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 Cozy and Comfortable Turtleneck Shirt for Your Little One: Woolpower Kids Zip Turtleneck 200 Review! Want to dress junior in the same high quality products as Mom or Dad and keep your little one comfortable as you explore the outdoors together? Several months ago I had the opportunity to try the adult sized Woolpower …
Deuter is known for their backpacks. Not surprisingly, since Deuter has been in the outdoor equipment business for 115 years, they have had a long time to perfect their daypacks, backpacks, and child carriers. I recently had a chance to test the Deuter Compact EXP 10 SL, a women’s specific small daypack, designed for mountain …
As Hiking Lady readers know, I love my Injinji toe socks liners. Injinji continues to develop a wide range of toe socks, including my favorite, toe sock liners. I ALWAYS wear liner socks under a bulkier sock in my hiking boots, and I never get blisters. How do toe socks help? The five toe design …
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to view Everest, the new movie depicting the tragic 1996 climbing season at Mt. Everest. From the time when Mt. Everest was first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953 until the early 1990s, only professional climbers attempted the highest peak in the world. Things …
Is there really a way to feel safe when out of cell phone range on a hiking or backpacking trip? What about women who hike alone – can a little device provide peace of mind? Check out this Hiking Lady SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger Review to find out if it will suit your needs! …
Soon the leaves will change, the outdoors will get cooler, and it will be time to take more layers with you out on the trail. One of my favorite brands, Royal Robbins, has a stellar line-up of Fall Fleeces, which I got to test out on my recent trip to Yosemite National Park! Royal Robbins …
Do you want to know the gear that professionals use? Then look no further than Black Diamond Equipment and Duracell. After scaling the famous Dawn Wall on Yosemite’s El Capitan earlier this year, free climber Kevin Jorgeson has partnered with Duracell since he always relies on their Quantum batteries. We have had a chance to …
I’ve had the chance to test out the 5.11 Tactical Women’s Horizon Hoodie, a women’s specific polyester zip up layer designed to serve as a lightweight layer for cool days in the mountains. After waiting for the weather to cool down to finally put it to the test, the Tactical Women’s Horizon Hoodie served it’s …
I’ve had the chance to test out an extremely powerful portable charging station, the ibattz Battstation Optimus 20400 mAh. It is an extremely powerful portable battery pack that can charge two devices at once from its USB ports. Hiking Lady’s view of the ibattz Battstation Optimus 20400mAh Battery Pack? The ibattz Battstation is an excellent …
Pelican Products, known for their waterproof cases, military grade containers, flashlights, and headlamps has a handheld flashlight called the Pelican 1920 LED that I put to the test. Previously I have written about my Pelican MityLite 1900 and the Pelican Nemo 1960. Since I am quite pleased with my other Pelican flashlights, I certainly didn’t …