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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!
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 …
I used to wonder why it seemed that everyone on the trail had a Nalgene bottle with them. Now that I have my own, I understand. These BPA free water bottles are extremely durable, don’t leak, and keep water or sports drinks tasting fresh. I’ve dropped my Nalgene on rough granite rocks many times, but …
I like a good night’s sleep when I’m camping and backpacking, and to do that I rely on my Therm-A-Rest Stuff Sack Pillow. It weighs just 2.6 ounces and is highly durable and easy to clean. During the day, I use it like any other stuff sack to keep my clothes and down jacket organized …
The CamelBak BPA Free Better Bottle with Bite Valve is one of my favorite water bottles. I originally found out about this water bottle when I was researching BPA-free plastic bottles that I could use while hiking. What is BPA and why I avoid it (and you should too!)? BPA is a chemical called Bisphenol-A, …
I first got a CamelBak Reservoir as a Christmas gift from my brother. It was part of a backpack set, and at first I primarily used it to stay hydrated on the ski slopes. Then after seeing some friends on the trail using their CamelBak bladder in their daypacks and even backpacking packs, I’ve been …
My goose down sleeping bag hardly takes up any space in my backpack when I have it snugly stored in this sleeping bag compression sack. Mine is the medium size, so 8 x 19 inches, but there are even smaller compression sacks if you have a higher fill down sleeping bag (the higher the fill, …
I bought my Black Diamond Spot Headlamp upon the recommendation of a friend who works at my local outdoors store. He’s an avid climber and told me it is the best headlamp on the market. Frankly, I am quite disappointed! Once I tested other headlamps, I realized that the Black Diamond Spot is inferior for …