In real estate, they always say the most important thing is “location, location, location”. For winter boots, after you find a pair that fits your feet well, my mantra is “traction, traction, traction!” 🙂 Keen has developed a pair of winter boots with excellent traction, the Keen Hoodhoo High Lace Boots. I reviewed a pair …
Besides the creative name of the new Danner women’s “Zigzag” hiking boots, there are some nice features on these full leather, durable boots. Check out the Hiking Lady’s full gear view of the Danner Zigzag boots, and learn why these are a good option for women with narrow to medium width feet.
Tired of hard to clean water reservoirs in your backpacks? But you still want a convenient way to carry 3 liters of water with you on the trail? Last summer Camelbak updated their reservoir with the new Antidote technology, making it easier to fill and clean their water bladders. Now Hydrapak has come out with …
Ever wonder what it would be like to wear a pair of boots out in the snow for hours that actually kept your toes warm? Women naturally have colder feet than men, so I am constantly bringing along toe warmers on winter outings in my regular winter boots. There is a brand new technology that …
How about a backpacking pack that isn’t just one size? Well, there’s now one on the market! The High Peak Everest 50+10, a women’s specific backpacking pack. The beauty of this pack is that it can be worn by a petite woman or a tall one… So if you’re an organizer for a hiking tour …
This winter I’ve been testing a pair of women’s winter boots from the Canadian company, Kamik. They make high quality, affordable boots, and I tried out the Kamik Sutton’s on several winter adventures. How did they hold up to the Hiking Lady testing? Check out the review of the Kamik Sutton’s here.
I’ve been hitting the local mountains this winter season, and enjoying a new container that enables me to have hot chicken noodle soup for lunch… The cute little container I’m using is the brand new food container called the Shiru, made by Innate Gear. Check out what I like and don’t like about the Shiru….
Hiking Lady put to the test KT Tape, Kinesiology Therapeutic Tape… Want to know what Kinesiology tape is and why it can be helpful for hikers? Check out the KT Tape review here!
Every time I use my North Face Base Camp Duffel to pack gear along on hiking, camping, and other adventures, friends and fellow hikers always ask about it. I can be carried like a duffel or else worn as a backpack. It won’t be as comfortable as a backpacking pack, but it is a great …
I’ve recently been testing the Gerber Crucial, a multi-tool that is a compact pocket size, yet heavy tool to take along backpacking. I’ve used Cold Steel knives in the past, and like their sturdy design. Have you found multi-tools handy on the trail, or do you stick to lighter weight knives to shed extra pack …