When I first started writing about the outdoors, I was one of the very few women in the outdoor writing industry in the early 2000s in my particular niche (trail cooking, hiking, ultra-light backpacking). Chances were that if you picked up a book on hiking or backpacking, it was written by a man. Which isn't… Continue reading Just Bring The Toilet Paper
Category: Gear
Our Go-To For Blister Care
An often asked question on hiking forums and Facebook outdoor pages for hiking is "how do I deal with blisters," and how to prevent them. The same advice is given repeatedly, involving duct tape, other tapes, pads, and a variety of different materials. But there are better options that are simple to use. Before 2007,… Continue reading Our Go-To For Blister Care
Gear Review: Gas One Fuel Canisters
When we moved last month, I was being a good person and left behind all my fuel canisters, giving them away. I figured it wouldn't be hard to get new ones once I got settled into the East Coast. They were on the list of things we couldn't pack in the moving pods and truck,… Continue reading Gear Review: Gas One Fuel Canisters
Saying Goodbye To Vintage UL Gear: The Sling Light Chair
As we continue to pack for our cross-country move, I have carefully gone through the outdoor gear. Even through two other moves, I still carried a lot of it, knowing I would probably never use it again. Bit actually getting rid of it? That is a lot harder. It just got tucked away, into boxes… Continue reading Saying Goodbye To Vintage UL Gear: The Sling Light Chair
Gear Review: Topo Athletic Women’s Rekovr 2
Back in late 2021, I found Topo Athletic shoes at a running store, and they impressed me with their comfort and fit. The Topo Ultraventure shoes have since become my go-to workout shoes in our gym. Somewhere in 2022, I saw their Rekovr 2 shoes and picked them up. I had long sought an easy-to-wear… Continue reading Gear Review: Topo Athletic Women’s Rekovr 2