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!
With summer almost here and many hiking trips planned, it felt like the right time to upgrade my 10 year old REI Co-op daypack to a high tech Gregory Juno backpack. Once I find good gear, it is hard for me to part with it, and being an environmentally conscious person, I do my best …
Most hikers realize that cotton socks are not an option, unless of course you like blisters, and sweaty, stinky feet! For many years I’ve sampled a range of wool and synthetic socks, finding some good ones as well as others that did not quite meet my expectations. (Check out Hiking 101: Hiking Socks and Sock …
Without reliable lighting, a camping or backpacking trip can become a nightmare very quickly. I love using headlamps, primarily for the hands-free convenience factor, but I always have a backup portable flashlight as well. Recently I had the chance to try out a lighting kit from VONT, the VONT Ultimate Survival Kit. It is priced …
Are you ready for the snow? Winter is around the corner, and I have visions of family times in the mountains: sledding, snowman building, tossing snowballs, and warming up with hot chocolate! That means it is time to get your little ones geared up, and toddler snow boots are a must have to keep snow …
If you enjoy National Parks as much as I do, then you surely like to show off your love with those souvenir t-shirts found at all national parks gift shops. Oftentimes, I want a shirt commemorating the specific mountain I just climbed. One of my favorite t-shirts of all time is my Mt. Whitney t-shirt …
Have you ever been in an emergency situation, with just minutes or even seconds to handle the problem? Hopefully you haven’t, but if you ever are, the Leatherman Raptor must be on your belt. This tool was designed by Leatherman with the input of special operations medics, EMTs, and fire professionals. Are you trained in …
Does your toddler prefer to be barefoot? One of my little guys puts up a fight when it is time to put shoes on, and obviously a lot of other parents out there have this same dilemma…which is why Merrell partnered with Hike It Baby to make a slip on, barefoot feel shoe for our …
Kids need versatile shoes that can take their feet on all sorts of adventures! Hiking Toddler is testing out a pair of Merrell Bare Steps H20, the water shoe version of the Merrell Bare Steps sneakers we checked out previously. Why Merrell “Bare Steps” shoes? As a parent, I want the best for my kids. …
If you love hiking as much as I do, then you want to be out exploring a trail as much as possible. Sometimes with a pair of hiking boots; other times with a pair of trail runners. Sometimes you’ll be out there with friends; other times with family; other times alone; and sometimes with your …
How do you get your children to love the outdoors? Get them outside and make sure they are comfortable! One of the easiest ways to do that is to make an investment into quality little kids hiking clothes, just as you would for yourself. Case in point – Hiking Toddler (now 3) loves the snow …