The Ultimate Hiking Gear Guide For Women
Many women have asked about what gear Julia carries in her bag. In this post, she’ll give you a fully categorized list for the ultimate hiking gear guide for women.
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Wildcat
The La Sportiva Wildcat is a trail shoe that’s well tuned for hiking, trail running, and backpacking. The Wildcat combines a sticky and versatile outsole with a well cushioned midsole for a solid base that will handle a wide variety of trail conditions. The breathable nylon mesh upper offers good protection without inhibiting breathability too much.
Review: RXBAR Whole Food Protein Bar
RXBAR is a company that bills their product as a “whole food protein bar”. Each bar has a limited number of ingredients, and the ingredients are printed on the front and back of each package.
Gear Review: NEMO Siren 30 Degree Down Sleeping Quilt
The NEMO Siren is a lightweight 30 degree down sleeping quilt that’s perfect for three season backpacking and camping. In this review, I’m going to cover the build quality, details, functionality, and performance of the NEMO Siren.
Hiking The Mobius Arch Loop And Camping At Alabama Hills
Alabama Hills is a recreation area made up of scenic rocks and hills located in the Owen’s Valley. Sitting on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Alabama Hills has some of the most impressive low-elevation views a visitor can hope to see of Mt. Whitney and it’s surrounding peaks. In this post I’ll include instructions for this hike and information on camping at Alabama Hills, along with maps and photos.
Gear Review: Osprey Exos 48 and 58 Pack Review
I’ve used the Exos 48 on countless backpacking trips and day hikes over the past few years, and have started to use the Exos 58 a little more now that I have to pack for my infant son as well. In this post you will find my review of these packs based on 3 years of intensive experience.
30 Great Gift Ideas For Hikers, Campers, Backpackers, And Travel Addicts
Christmas is only a few weeks away, and I’m sure some of you are still looking for gifts to buy for your loved ones. If you’re coming up short on ideas for the adventurers and explorers in your life, I’ve put together a list of 30 items they’re sure to enjoy. I’ve divided the list up into big ticket items at $100 or more, mid-range items from $25-$100, and stocking stuffers under $25. Happy holidays, everyone!
Gear Review: Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 3 Wear Report
The Nike Wildhorse 3 has been my favorite trail shoe this year by a long shot. I purchased my first pair in September of 2015, and am now on my fourth pair. I put over 400 hiking miles on pair number one, and have logged over 100 trail running miles on pair number two. Here is my long term wear report.
10 More Exciting Lightweight Hiking Shoes for 2016
The explosion in popularity of trail running has really benefited us lightweight hikers, as most of the gear used by trail runners can also be used by hikers and backpackers looking to lighten their load. Here are 10 exciting lightweight trail shoes that you’ll be able to find in the second half of 2016!
30 Photos That Will Make You Want To Hike The John Muir Trail
In 2015, I hiked the 210 miles of the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. I spent some time looking back over my photos from that summer, and have put together my 30 favorites!