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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!
Do you backpack in bear country? Then you’re gonna need a bear canister! I bought a BearVault bear canister Solo 450 for my backpacking trips. Why? Frankly because I like that I can see through the side and know where my snacks are inside. Plus it has a wider rim than the other canisters on …
When I first started backpacking, I ran into a friend at the local outdoors store who had already been backpacking for many years. I asked him what he thought I really needed to purchase. Guess what he said? A spork, and down booties! Certainly not what I was expecting, but now I completely understand. Sporks …
REI Backpack Duffel I never thought that I would be this happy with a duffel bag! Last March I was headed up to the Sierra Nevada mountains on a long-weekend snow camping trip. I realized at the last minute that my Gregory Backpack was going to be thrown under the bus in the mass storage …
I bought a pair of these Teva Women’s Omnium Water Shoes for kayaking, and I use them for light summer hiking as well. (They’re great when waterfalls are involved!) I have put them to the test through many days of kayaking and summer hiking… Before I bought my pair Tevas, I often would get sunburns …
I never thought that a whistle could actually be considered superior to other whistles. I’ve been using an old aluminum one out on the trail until the guys at OHM Industrial Designers asked if I’d like to check out their latest and greatest whistle, the Fox 40 Sharx Whistle. These guys make the Fox40 Micro …
Every pair trail running shoes, hiking boots, or backpacking boots will include the manufacturers’ insoles, which generally are low quality and offer limited support. If you spend a lot of time running, hiking, or backpacking, I highly recommend you invest in a pair of Superfeet or other enhanced insoles. I first bought a pair of …
Grabber Toe Warmers If you snowshoe, hike in the winter, or head to the mountains in the summertime, bring along toe and hand warmers. Skiers and snowboarders are likely already very familiar with the benefit of these little bundles of warmth. Do your toes get cold when you’re out in the snow? How about on …
These SmartWool liner socks are very durable and highly moisture wicking. Why do you need to wear a liner sock underneath your regular hiking sock? Check out my Hiking Sock & Sock Liners information page. I’ve got pairs in black and white, and I prefer the black because they look better after many seasons of …
Women are colder than men – I didn’t believe it at first, but when I camped with a unisex sleeping bag, I experienced this first hand. Talking about chilly body parts, women have much colder feet and hands. Therefore, we need “women’s specific” sleeping bags, that provide extra warmth in the right spots. I bought …
Patagonia Women’s Synchilla Marsupial Jacket I love my Patagonia Womens Synchilla Marsupial fleece because it is so cozy! I have worn it hiking, but usually reserve it for crisp fall days running errands because I bought the cream “Castlerock” color. I love it so much that I just wouldn’t want to get mine dirty on …