I always enjoy learning about the history of a company and why and how the founder was inspired to create the product or service. In the case of Clif Bar, similar to many other great success stories, it started out with the rather simple thought of Gary Erickson. One day on a bike ride, he …
For those of us hikers who hate blisters, there is a new option on the market…WrightSocks. Similar to wearing a separate liner sock underneath a hiking sock, WrightSocks have the liners built in. I’ve been testing these for a couple of months…do they stand up to their motto of preventing blisters? Check out the Hiking …
A special guest article from our gear guru Robert I., who enjoys playing with very sharp hiking gear! There is all sorts of hiking and backpacking gear that is useful during an adventure …backpacks, boots, JetBoil stoves, tents… but how about when you get home? One item that can be used all the time is …
At just 1 pound 15 ounces, the Vasque Taku women’s hiking boots are super lightweight, yet very sturdy. Fine details such as a mesh edge around the gusseted tongue keep out dirt and debris, yet also enables the boots to be more comfortable and lighter weight. Check out the full gear review to learn more! …
I’ve never thought of trekking poles or walking sticks as having the potential to be beautiful…and perhaps it is because I have typically used the aluminum or carbon fiber poles from outdoor stores. Recently I had the chance to try out a pair of solid wood, hand crafted U.S. made walking sticks from a company …
What is the best hiking underwear for women? If you’ve already read the Hiking Lady’s Hiking 101: Hiking Underwear, then read on. You know what to shop for! Otherwise, check that out then continue on here. Last month the search began for the best hiking underwear (see Hiking Lady Blog post: The Best Hiking Underwear?) …
Tired of complicated, hard to read GPS devices? I’ve been testing out a new GPS device from Bushnell, the D-TOUR GPS. It is a simple, easy to use GPS that has the features necessary for any day hiker. Check out the Hiking Lady review to see if it would be suited to your adventures! Hiking …
A special article from our gear guru Robert I., who enjoys searching for and testing all sorts of fun and unique gear! A snake on the trail, branches to cut, tents to erect, and food to prepare – Cold Steel products to the rescue! Although Cold Steel, Inc. is known for producing great knives, we …
Clif bar has introduced a few new flavors of their Mojo bars! Clif has a wide range of trail snacks that I love, especially their Chocolate Builder Bars… and with their Mojo line of sweet and salty trail mix bars, they have improved some recipes and introduced new ones. Clif Mojos are 70% organic, are …
For all the ladies who hike out there, has anyone found a solution to uncomfortable panties on the trail? A lot of you have provided excellent feedback on the Hiking 101: Underwear page, and I continue to search for that perfect pair of panties! I’ve trail tested the Patagonia Hipster Briefs, the ExOfficio Give-N-Go Bikini …