If you enjoy National Parks as much as I do, then you surely like to show off your love with those souvenir t-shirts found at all national parks gift shops. Oftentimes, I want a shirt commemorating the specific mountain I just climbed. One of my favorite t-shirts of all time is my Mt. Whitney t-shirt …
Hiking Lady's Apparel Reviews
In my Hiking Lady Apparel Reviews I put to the test various hiking tops, pants, jackets, sunglasses, hats and more! I know how to beat up gear, and as I go on hiking adventures I test apparel! When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know!
Hot Products: KÜHL’s Performance Tops
Want to know how to hike better? Wear the right clothes so you stay comfortable! This Fall, KÜHL’s line-up of women’s tops is a Hiking Lady’s dream…high performance fabrics designed to fit well and look great, all while wicking your sweat, keeping you dry, and being rugged enough to make it through to next year …
Woolpower Zip Turtleneck LITE Review
As many avid Hiking Lady readers know, there is a cool company in Sweden that makes excellent outdoor apparel for adults and kids alike – Woolpower! By way of background, Woolpower’s high quality garments are made from a material called Ullfrotte Original. Why is this important? It was developed with the Swedish military, so not …
Sierra Design’s Summer Hiking Tops!
Sierra Designs is known for their backpacking tents (I love my old Sierra Designs Sirius 3 Tent), sleeping bags, and apparel. Their apparel is high quality, functional, and stylish. What I am excited about is their true innovation, particularly in the Solar Wind Shirt! Are you making plans to go hiking this summer? Then it …
Wool Apparel for Summertime?
As many avid hikers already know, wool is an excellent natural material that is now found in all sorts of performance workout apparel, socks, and accessories. Why is wool so popular? Wool is naturally breathable, moisture wicking, temperature regulating, and controls odor. When made well and from fine materials, it is also super soft and …
Native Polarized Sunglasses – Crestone Review
Several years ago I bought my first pair of Native Polarized Sunglasses. Now, Native Eyewear has developed a new line of polarized sunglasses, and they offered me a pair of their Polarized Crestones to try out on some hikes. How do they stack up to the Native XP Polarized sunglasses that I have been wearing for years?
What’s Better, Merino Wool or Kora Yak Wool?
How do the Kora yak wool baselayers fit into the diverse range of baselayers on the market? Check out this Hiking Lady review of the Shola 230 Zip Kora Yak Wool baselayer!
RefrigiWear Softshell Vest Review
Hiking Lady's RefrigiWear Softshell Vest Review: RefrigiWear's products are both insulated and non-insulated. This is one of their "non-insulated" garments, and I found it to be ideal for cool California winter hikes. For colder climates, I'd recommend the insulated version.
Sierra Designs Long Sleeve Solar Wind Shirt Review
Sierra Designs has a new trail top for women that has many of the good features of a safari top, without all of the buttons and stiffness. Check out this Sierra Designs Long Sleeve Solar Wind Shirt Review! Notable Unique Features of the Sierra Designs Long Sleeve Solar Wind Shirt The Sierra Designs website lays …
Hiking Fleeces to Keep You Cozy this Fall!
Soon the leaves will change, the outdoors will get cooler, and it will be time to take more layers with you out on the trail. One of my favorite brands, Royal Robbins, has a stellar line-up of Fall Fleeces, which I got to test out on my recent trip to Yosemite National Park! Royal Robbins …