The Outdoor Retailer show is always a fantastic event…and a lot of fun for people like me that love the outdoors. While I honestly would prefer to spend two days outdoors on a hiking adventure somewhere, spending 2 days surrounded by the latest and greatest outdoor gear with fellow enthusiasts is always a great time! …
Once again I headed to Utah’s Salt Palace, making the pilgrimage with tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, each of us connected in some way to the amazing industry that caters to the needs of hikers, backpackers, paddlers, kayakers, climbers, and outdoor adventurers. I am back from the Outdoor Retailer 2011 show, the most well …
We wear shoes that are designed to be worn on our left foot or our right foot… but what about socks? Check out the new review! Hiking Lady Review: Keen Boulder Canyon hiking socks
In honor of the U.S. holiday, the latest gear review is of the American made Kershaw knife, the Flipper Skyline! Happy July 4th hiking friends!
A small British apparel manufacturer called Finisterre has developed a line of baselayers. I’ve been wearing their Eddy baselayer out on the trail to see how suitable it is for hiking and trail running and the fun things we do outdoors! How well does it work? And how does it fit? Check out the just …
What do you take on the trail? Recently I’ve been testing out some knives and multi-tools, and am evaluating the pros and cons of each. Last week I published a review of the lightweight, high quality SOG Aegis knife, and this week I reviewed the Coast C5799 multi tool. Stay tuned for reviews of some …
A knife is one thing I always take with me hiking and backpacking. I’ve had the chance to test a high quality, high end knife from SOG Specialty Knives & Tools. Let’s say I was quite impressed! Check out the new Hiking Lady gear review: SOG Aegis Folding Knife. What knife or multi tool do …
Columbia has developed a new technology called Omni Heat, and I’ve been testing out their new Women’s Kaleidaslope Jacket to see how well it worked on the trail. What did I find? Check out the gear review of the Columbia Kaleidaslope jacket!
When you’re out on the trail, or scrambling off trail…and the weather changes, or your compass misguided you (not due to human error of course!), and you just have your daypack with you…what is one item you’d want to have? A tarp! The pros over at Brooks Range Mountaineering have developed a line of ultra …
There is a new bar in town… yep, one more to add to the long list of companies making protein bars, trail bars, and other bar snacks. This one is different though… it is completely organic (USDA certified), Vegan, Kosher, have no added sugar or fillers, and are dairy and soy free. I’ve been taking …