There are so many great hiking socks on the market, I was surprised to find yet another brand that makes top quality, highly technical socks. Check out the new gear review of the Women’s Lorpen Tri Layer Hiking Socks, a unique three layer technology that does a great job of wicking sweat away. How did …
How do you disinfect water in an emergency situation? When I go backpacking, I bring along my SteriPEN Adventurer Opti, which is small, lightweight, and makes wilderness water safe to drink. But what about something that is powered by human kinetic energy, rather than batteries? SteriPEN realized that it would be nice to have a …
How do you cook in the backcountry? I have been using my JetBoil Personal Cooking System for the last couple of years because of its convenience, ease of use, and relatively compact size. There are other stoves that are smaller and lighter, but this one offers the best overall solution for what I want in …
I am always looking for interesting new hiking apparel, gear, and snacks. Every year it seems like there are lots of new toys for us hikers, and this year I’ve seen a lot of great innovation! The research and development departments must be very busy these days… New Stuff for the Trail:
Where do you keep all of these items when you’re hiking? I’ve tried tossing them in ziploc bags…I even bought a large case that tends to feel like a ton of bricks after a long day of hiking… Recently I’ve been testing the Brooks-Range Field Organizer, a small folio that has storage space for pens …
For those Hiking Lady readers that like to add a little bit more adventure to their hikes, and go on backpacking trips, then you already know how heavy tents can be! This year at the Outdoor Retailer Show, I discovered the brand new Easton Kilo tent, which is a 2 person tent that is waterproof, …
I’ve been busy testing a lot of new gear on hiking trips as well as an end of the summer backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. There are several new gear reviews for you to check out! Mentor Storage Sacs: Convenient, durable waterproof stuff sacks made by the Canadian eco-friendly company Innate Gear. Brooks …
Fall is here, and it is my favorite time of year for car camping! I love camping when the air is cool, the leaves are changing color, and the campgrounds are more peaceful than in the busy summer season. In my view, one of the major perks of car camping versus backpacking is the much …
This past weekend when I was on my mountain adventure in the Sierra Nevada mountains, I had a chance to test out the new Pelican HeadsUp 2610 Headlamp. How does it compare to the Black Diamond Spot and the Energizer Trail Finder? You can find out here: Hiking Lady Gear Review: Pelican HeadsUp 2610! I …
On my recent backpacking adventure to Garnet Lake in the Sierra Nevadas Mountains, I tested my new National Geographic Trails Software. How did the maps I created from the National Geographic program stack up to USGS and Tom Harrison Maps? Find out by reading the Hiking Lady gear review of the National Geographic Trails Software.