Want to know which backpacks are the most comfortable on the trail? Or which hiking boots are my favorites? Or the best stroller to use to take your baby on dirt paths?
In the Hiking Lady, Hiking Baby, and Hiking Kids reviews, I put to the test all sorts of adventure apparel, gear, and footwear. I know how to beat up gear, and as I go on hiking adventures I share my thoughts with you! When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know! There’s no holding back here!
A few months ago, we reviewed the SOG Aegis, a lightweight folding knife that comes in very handy on hikes, backpacking trips, and around the house. Now we’ve had a chance to play with two other models designed by SOG – the SOGzilla and the SOG AutoClip. Does the SOGzilla live up to its tough …
There is a new kid on the insect repellency apparel block…Haeleum! For those of us who spend a lot of time in the outdoors, having reliable insect repellent apparel is a must. ExOfficio has been in the market for awhile, and Columbia Sportswear is a more recent entrant. Now a new company called Haeleum is …
My goal on the trail is to be blister free… and for years have been wearing double socks – a liner sock and a thick outer layer hiking sock. For those of you who have tried it, you know it works! The inner sock wicks moisture (sweat) away from your feet, making it nearly impossible …
For Pauline Sanderson, attempting to climb Mt. Everest starting at Base Camp wasn’t enough of a challenge. Instead, she decided to join a team to bicycle 5,000 miles through eight countries, starting at the lowest point on the planet (the Dead Sea), and finishing at the highest point (Mt. Everest)! At age 40, just after …
Vasque hiking shoes and boots have a reputation for being high quality yet affordable. Since proper fitting boots are arguably the most important item that any hiker needs, it is very important that you invest in a good pair that fit your feet well. All of us have different feet… some are wide, some are …
In the 1970s, the UK outdoor apparel company Buffalo Systems originated a unique concept – they started to develop outdoor apparel with an inner layer of Pile and an outer layer of Pertex. Pertex is a densely woven fabric that absorbs and disperses moisture, and even more notably, it is highly windproof, yet still breathable. …
I’ve been testing a brand new heavy duty backpacking boot from Wolverine, the Wolverine Fulcrums. Wolverine makes a lot of military and backpacking boots, and as the name suggests, the Fulcrums are no exception to the tough nature of these boots! Pros: Excellent traction. Check out the soles on these boots (see picture)! The traction …
Hiking Lady readers know why I’m such a big proponent of using trekking poles…they reduce stress on our precious knee joints and provide a lot more stability when hiking. See Hiking 101: Trekking Poles. Typically I have used ultralight carbon fiber or aluminum poles, but recently I had the chance to test a pair of …
ExOfficio is well known for their top quality bug repellant apparel, and their underwear that is super quick drying and odor resistant. The company often markets their underwear with the byline…17 countries, 6 weeks, one pair of underwear. The underwear better be good for that kind of wear and repeated washing! As seen in my …
Icebreaker has come out with some new panties made with their famous merino wool! For those of you not familiar yet with Icebreaker, they are a company based in New Zealand that makes excellent base layers, outer layers, and even fashionable urban apparel. They are known for having very high quality products made with superfine …