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!
What kind of boots would you expect a small group of outdoor enthusiasts living in Bozeman, Montana to design? Perhaps a pair of boots that can handle rugged terrain, is waterproof yet breathable, has a high-tech lacing system, and is durable and fashionable. The Oboz Wind River II Women’s Backpacking boots are just that. They …
The Swiss company Rohner is now selling their merino wool socks in the United States. Their socks are made in Europe, and all of their fabrics are European as well! I had the chance to test a pair of their women’s light hiking socks, and loved the length, strategically placed cushioning, and overall comfort. I …
Vasque has developed a new line of shoes for Spring 2015 called the Vasque Inhalers. They are light hiking shoes, ideal for day hikes when you want breathable, comfortable boots that feel more like trail running shoes than boots. Vasque wanted to design the most breathable hiking shoes in their product line ever, and that …
Want to get a teaser of some of the most famous hikes in the world? Then this coffee-table tome is what you’ll want to buy. 1001 Walks You Must Take Before You Die is a 960 page hardcover book edited by Barry Stone and with a foreword by Julia Bradbury. Organized logically, the book has …
Want to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays? This Coolibar shirt does just that, and a whole lot more. The Coolibar Travel shirt has breathable panels, it’s very lightweight, and has sleeves that roll-up to button tabs, making it look feminine and fashionable. What I like most about my Coolibar Travel shirt …
One thing guaranteed with Spring time hiking as well as mountain hikes are unexpected rainstorms. That’s where DownTek comes in. DownTek is a type of down that is treated to retain loft, even in wet conditions. Most of you know or have probably experienced how useless down becomes when wet. While I love my down …
On my recent Vail Colorado winter adventure I took along a pair of Hillsound’s FreeSteps6 crampons. Hillsound is a Canadian company that makes crampons and gaiters, and they developed the FreeSteps6 for winter walking. How did they hold up on my tests in Vail, Colorado? What Hiking Lady likes about FreeSteps6 Crampons Great in well-packed …
On my recent Hawaiian hiking adventure I took along a pair of the award winning Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh shoes. The women’s Sugarpine Air Mesh shoes are quite comfortable, since they fit and feel more like an athletic shoe than a low-top hiking shoe. The hot and wet climate of Hawaii was a perfect place …
Hands down, the best duffel bag is the North Face Base Camp duffel. These have been popular for years, and luckily The North Face continues to make them. The North Face makes a variety of high quality products, ranging from apparel, to boots, tents, backpacks, and more. Why is this North Face Basecamp duffel so …
RAVPower has another really neat gadget for hiking or your emergency kit – the RAVPower Element! Recently we checked out the RAVPower Luster, and we were so impressed that we decided to check out another RAVPower product. The Element is a palm size lantern and battery charger, with a very strong battery. Collapsed, it works …