Tagged hiking

For backpackers, light weight, functional gear is very important. When traveling long distances over multiple nights, having the ability to cut back on ounces is always welcome. That is one of the reasons why...

Adventure found me this summer and I am happy to report that I was ready with the best that Carhartt has to offer! A sampling of Carhartt's best spring and summer women's clothing took me from exploring the...

Airplane tickets to, and around, Europe were purchased. Our lodging was planned and our adventures were researched. We didn’t have a lot of time in a few of our stops so we wanted to make sure we could get...

If you spend a minute on Big Agnes’ website perusing the blogs and travel stories, it’s pretty obvious that this company lives and breathes adventure. They started small near Steamboat Springs 17 years...

Oh, hey there beautiful, warm sunshine! It’s nice to finally have you back again. Winters are long here in the midwest, and with the first break in the cold weather comes our version of “spring cleaning”...

When camping, if your tent is your house, what is your backpack? It holds your tent, clothing, water, cook system, bedding and more. It ties everything together. It's a step below a van loaded with gear and...

At the end of a long day hiking, there is nothing better than resting tired, achy bones by the fire. A camp chair is a luxury on most hikes, to be sure. The bulk and weight of most loungers makes it...

No matter what time of year it is, what season is setting the tone for the day, when the Outdoors call, you have to answer. Having the right gear is essential, and starting from the ground up with a solid...

The Vasque Coldspark Ultradry is a boot designed all around to be a cold weather hiking boot.  But it's not just about staying warm in the Coldspark Ultradry, Vasque is a company known for its 50+ years of...

When you go on a hiking trip without knowing what to expect for terrain, you can only hope you have the right gear.  Some people like hammocks and some prefer the tent.  On occasion, when it's time to set up...

If you are going to spend a long day or a weekend hiking, having a backpack that fits correctly is important. Having suffered a couple of back injuries within the past 5 years, this is especially important to...

Designed for lightweight backpacking and minimalist camping, the Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 tent looks like a tent, but it's really a giant mesh net with a fly. Over the past month we've grown to love...