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!
Sports bras are one of those apparel items that we rarely talk about, but always wear when we’re hiking or trail running. Just like underwear, it falls into that category of gear that isn’t discussed, especially when the guys are around! 😉 A company called Moving Comfort has a new line of sports bras, and …
Because a knife is an essential item for hikers (one of The Essentials in the Hiking Lady Backpacking Checklist), I’ve been testing various knives to find some good lightweight, high quality options to use on the trail. Coast Portland manufactures a range of knives, multi tools, and LEDs, including the popular multi tool, the Coast …
Because a knife is an essential item for hikers (one of The Essentials in the Hiking Lady Backpacking Checklist), I’ve been testing various knives to find some good lightweight, high quality options to use on the trail. SOG manufactures a range of specialty knives and tools, and their Aegis model has a lot of features …
An Epic Adventure? That is what Jennifer Pharr Davis certainly encountered on her 2,175 mile Appalachian Trail journey! After graduating from college, 21 year old Jennifer set out on a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, starting in Georgia with the goal of reaching Maine. In her book Becoming Odyssa: Epic Adventures on the Appalachian …
If you’re like me, you want a Plan B when you’re out hiking. A tarp is one key item that will come in handy in many situations! Tarps can be used for shelter, wind breaks, gear protection, and a lot more. Backpackers love them because they are so light weight and can be used instead …
A tasty, nutritious, organic bar that is kosher, vegan, and has naturally occurring protein, fiber, and vitamins? I love to try bars that are made with simple ingredients that taste good and provide energy on the trail. Skout Natural Foods has a whole line of bars that do just that! I am a huge fan …
Italian clothes and shoes are known for their high quality… how about Italian hiking socks? I heard about Vitalsox trekking socks, Italian-made socks with several unique features, and have tested them out. How they work: Made with “silver”. Vitalsox Trekking socks are made with Silver Drystat. I learned that the Ancient Greeks and Romans used …
Keen has a pair of women’s winter boots that are downright warm and offer great protection from the elements! I tested out the Keen Hoodhoo High Lace Boots this winter on several snowshoeing trips and some hikes in muddy, wet conditions. Unlike most winter boots, they are made of oiled nubuck leather, and have the …
By now, readers of Hiking Lady realize that I’m always on the lookout for a great fitting hiking boots! I’ve tried and reviewed numerous pairs, and continue to test many of the latest models on the market. For the last couple of months, I’ve been wearing the new Danner Zigzag women’s hiking boots. I’ve taken …
Eureka has come out with a Women’s specific version of their Casper 15 Degree Sleeping bag, with several women’s specific features! I tested this new bag out over the weekend…coastal California weather is perfect for camping, dipping into the 40s at night and getting to the 60s during the day. This wasn’t a backpacking trip, …