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5 Pairs Of Women’s Hiking Pants That Don’t Totally Suck
Behold! A list of carefully selected hiking pants for us ladies that don't absolutely suck. If you're a female, you know the struggle of finding hiking pants that aren't hideous,...
Top Footwear of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey
I should start with an apology for the long delay in writing this post. We typically try to get the survey results out before the next class of thru-hikers begins,...
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag 45-Degree
Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy 45-Degree Sleeping Bag Basic specs Brand: Therm-a-Rest Product Name: Space Cowboy 45-degree Sleeping Bag Weight: 19oz (regular length) Packed size: 7in x
Gear Review: Gregory Optic 58L
Gregory Optic 58L Basic Specs MSRP: $209.95 Weight: 2 lb 8.32 oz Volume: 58 Liters (also available in 48L) Women-Specific Version: Octal 45L The Optic is Gregorys newest ultralight backpack
Apparel Review: Adira Activewear Leggings and Skort
Over the course of a couple of decades as a runner, hiker, and general lover of the outdoors, Ive tried the gamut of womens athletic wear, or athleisure as its...
Best Backpacking Packs of 2018
The pack you choose says a lot about your hiking style. Are you an ultralight fastpacker? Do you carry everything but the kitchen sink? Most likely you fall somewhere in...
Gear Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Details MSRP: $449.95 Floor Area: 29 square feet Vestibule Area: 9 square feet Packed Weight (includes footprint): 3 pounds, 7 ounces Image: Big Agnes...
Gear Review: Big Agnes Insulated AXL Air Sleeping Pad
Big Agnes Insulated AXL Air Sleeping Pad At-a-Glance MSRP: $179.95 Weight: 11.9 ounces Size: 20-inch by 72-inch rectangular. Materials: Ultralight patterned random rip-stop nylon designed to
Gear Review: AKU Tengu Low GTX
AKU Tengu Low GTX At-a-Glance MSRP: $249.99 USD Weight: 870 grams; 30 ounces. Height: Ankle height (low) Material: Gore-Tex elastic sock inside with an EVA layer around the lower outside,...
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Neah Bay Jacket & Elwah Pant
Sierra Designs Womens Neah Bay Jacket At-a-Glance MSRP: $89.00 Weight: 14.8 ounces Materials: Hurricane Extend 2L breathable; mechanical stretch polyester rip; 80D polyester Overview The