In my Hiking Lady Essential Gear Reviews I put to the test various backpacks, water bottles, trekking poles, tents and more! I know how to beat up gear, and as I go on hiking adventures I test gear! When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know!
When I was poking around the Internet tent shopping last year, I had several requirements in mind for my new backpacking tent: Lightweight – Close to 5 pounds: I was looking for lightweight backpacking tents where I could split the weight and have it be about 2.5 pounds per person. Double doors: I don’t like …
For those avid readers of Hiking Lady, you probably notice a common theme in the gear reviews of items I really like – they are high quality, lightweight, and products that have survived my rigorous tests. I just bought a pair of Women’s MSR Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes and put them to the test on …
This is the trusty fuel I take along with me for my JetBoil Personal Cooking System. I’ve used it in negative 5 degree temperatures and it worked great! If you are looking to “refuel” I’d recommend stocking up so you aren’t short in advance of a last minute trip. I always take 2 cans with …
MSR Face towel, 10×14 inches I have several of these MSR towels in various sizes, but my favorites are the small ones. I take one along on hikes and especially on backpacking trips because they are great for washing my face, drying off after a dip in a lake, and cleaning up spills. They dry …
When I am backpacking on a weekend trip and I know there is going to be a chance of rain, I bring one of these rain covers along. Outdoor stores and backpack manufacturers make these, and I have found most to do the job quite well. I use a Gregory brand rain cover for my …
I bought my Gregory Deva 60 backpack after I saw the rave reviews from Backpacker Magazine, and I decided that I should check it out for myself. I was only intending to just try it on in the store, but after loading it up with 40 pounds of deadweight at the store, walking around and …
I use my REI Women’s Traverse Daypack on short day hikes and even full day hikes during the summer. For winter hiking and snowshoeing I use a larger pack. What I like about this daypack is that it is designed specifically for women, so the shoulder straps are closer together and they are nicely padded. …
The JetBoil Flash is the latest and greatest stove, and is the newer version of the model I own, the JetBoil Personal Cooking System. Since the JetBoil Personal Cooking System is becoming harder to find in stores now that the JetBoil Flash is on the market, I’ve decided to share my thoughts on this little …
I bought my JetBoil Personal Cooking System because I wanted a backpacking stove that was easy to use, compact, and reliable. I was tired of flames dying out with the slightest breeze. Several of my friends had JetBoils before I decided to buy mine, and after trying theirs and seeing them in use I knew …
Platypus 1.0L/34oz. Collapsible Water Bottle When I first started seeing friends bring their Platypus bottles along on hikes, I thought they were just expensive pieces of plastic. But I soon came to realize how wonderful they are after I bought one for myself. What I really like about Platypus bottles is that when you’re done …