July 10, 2019
Looking a like a miniature lunar spaceship, the Helix Basecamp Rechargeable from our friends at Princeton Tec will be a must-have item on your next camping trip. This cute little guy has some great features: dimmable white and red lights; recharges in 3-4 hours via an included micro-USB cord; collapses to half its height for […]
July 9, 2019
You won’t miss the peanuts…especially when you have 5 Seed Butter from our friends at Beyond the Equator! With more and more people suffering from peanut allergies, many are turning toward alternative butters, and this 5 Seed Butter is free of peanuts and other nuts and is absolutely delicious. Packed with nutrient dense foods like […]
June 14, 2019
Now there’s no need to rough it when you go camping! At the soon-to-be-opened Black Tree Resort, you get a pampered outdoor experience. Located in Lake George, just two hours shy of Denver, this is more like glamping with a fully furnished tent including 2 queen beds, solar powered lighting, love seat, dining table and wood-burning […]
June 11, 2019
Sometimes there’s just not enough room. Fear not, the Action Packing Cubes are coming to your rescue! No need to leave behind that extra pair of shorts or sweatshirt on your next holiday, when you can use these compression bags. Smartly designed with two separate compartments – one for clean clothes and the other for […]
June 7, 2019
Five star rooftop camping! The Skycamp 2.0 from the folks at iKamper is the ultimate rooftop tent. This beast is large enough to sleep a family of 4 and is made out of a breathable, insulating poly-cotton canvas tent fabric. It can be mounted on SUVs and other large vehicles with roof racks that can […]
April 22, 2019
You probably have one in your camping kit…a Swiss Army Knife, of course. The soon-to-be-released book by Bryan Lynch titled, Swiss Army Knife Survival Guide: 101 Tips, Tricks and Uses, will provide you with a variety of ways to use this quintessential multitool in emergency and survival situations. He starts out by giving a brief history […]
April 16, 2019
Something fishy’s going on in our snack cupboard! And that’s a good thing, because it’s the Wild Alaskan Salmon Jerky from our friends at Fishpeople. Yes, here in the Pacific Northwest, we like jerky made out of salmon instead of beef. Not just any salmon though, this is sustainably-caught, wild salmon from Alaska, and you can […]
April 12, 2019
For your next camping trip, just roll it and go! The Bison Rolling Grill is a compact, handy kit that it a super addition to your camping gear. It consists of a grill that measures about 10 inches by 12 inches, grill guards, adjustable stand posts, and a carrying sack. The whole thing can be […]
February 21, 2019
The must-have device for all your TrailblazerGirl adventures! Our friends at myCharge can definitely do small, but they can also do big! We know that they have some great pocket-sized chargers that are so convenient for carrying around to boost a dead phone battery, but they also have a charger that is the mama of […]
January 25, 2019
No, it’s not an alien landing. It’s SHIFTPOD2, a tent that will allow you to get some shuteye even in the brightest sunlight. Utilizing a special seven-layer, reflective fabric that insulates from heat/cold/wind/dust/rain/sun, think what a lifesaver this will be during festival season! Also, it’s huge, measuring 12 feet by 12 feet by 6 feet 7 […]
January 24, 2019
Live wildly…eat Wildway Grain-free Instant Hot Cereals and Granolas! As their name states, their cereals and granolas are grain free, so there’s no trace of wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or any other cereal grain, meaning those sensitive to gluten will be very content. Made with a nut-and-seed meal with dried dates to add just a […]
January 3, 2019
Burrrr…with cold winter weather in full swing, the team at TrailblazerGirl got together and came up with their top 3 picks from the 2018 reviews for ways to enjoy and celebrate this cold weather. First, cuddle up in the Voited Fleece Outdoor Pillow Blanket. This is an eco-friendly outdoor blanket with a warmth rating of 50 degrees […]
December 7, 2018
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2018 reviews in the Camp category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… Rickaroons, delicious energy cookies that are a guilty pleasure without the guilt! Rounding out the […]
November 20, 2018
Clip it and be charged and seen! The Solio Mini-Clip is a flashlight with some great features. First off, it can be solar charged! Yes, great idea! Top it off with the fact that you can easily attach it to your backpack or belt loop with the integrated carabiner clip so that it charges during […]
November 16, 2018
Escape to the outdoors with the Mantis Trek! The newest camping trailer from the folks at Taxa Outdoors is a 19-footer that can comfortably sleep 4 adults (yes, adults!) on the queen size bed with under bed storage and a couch that converts to bunk beds. It has integrated plumbing for the 20-gallon fresh water […]
November 16, 2018
PROMO CODE ALERT…Cookie? Energy bar? It’s both! Rickaroons are “energy cookies”! These miniature hockey puck-shaped delights are nutrient dense and designed to provide you with sustained fuel for all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. The carefully selected ingredients are organic, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and non GMO-verified. Coconut is the dominant ingredient with coconut oil, coconut flakes, and […]
October 17, 2018
Your “quest” for a high protein snack is over! Quest Bars and Cookies are absolutely loaded with protein – the bars have a whopping 20-21 grams and the cookies have an admirable 15 grams. The protein comes from a proprietary blend of milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate, which yields high quality, fast-digesting proteins. You’ll also […]
October 15, 2018
Quinoa, AKA the mother of all grains, is one of the most popular and healthy foods out there. Our friends at Tiny Hero have taken this power-packed ancient grain and produced Power Breakfast cups that will please your tastebuds. Quinoa is loaded with nutrition. It’s one of the only plant sources that is a complete […]
October 12, 2018
The ultimate camping blanket…and pillow…and sleep sack…and hands-free cape! Yep, the Fleece Outdoor Pillow Blanket from our friends at Voited will be your new favorite cuddling companion. Let’s talk about the fabric first. Made out of recycled bottles and a durable water-resistant treatment, the three-layer sandwich construction is eco-friendly and has all the properties that you […]
October 8, 2018
See and be seen with the FoxFury Scout Clip Light! About the size and shape of an old-time pager (are we dating ourselves here?!), this versatile light is very handy to have on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. The design allows it to stand up on its own at the camp table, be clipped onto your […]
September 28, 2018
Is it a blanket? Is it a cape? Is it a pillow? It’s all of the above! The Coalatree Puffy Kachula Adventure Blanket will be your new favorite companion on your next camping trip, and it will have you ready for adventure just like the Trailhead Adventure Pants that we introduced you to last month. […]
September 28, 2018
If they can’t smell it, they can’t get it…bears, that is! Yes, the Smelly Proof Storage Bags are bear-tested (check out the videos online!) and proven to be effective at masking odors. That’s great news when you’re camping and have to worry about keeping your food and yourself safe from bears. It also means that […]
September 26, 2018
An eco-friendly alternative to paper towels! Wet-it! Cloths are ultra-absorbent cloths that hail as a Swedish invention from the 40s and are a cross between a paper towel, sponge, and rag. It’s no wonder that this highly environmentally conscious country, which has a goal to use 100% renewable energy by 2040, came up with these reusable, […]
September 25, 2018
Bugs. One of the unfortunate downsides of enjoying the outdoors. But thankfully, our friends at the Tender Corporation have some products that will help you out with these critters. Starting with their Ben’s Tick and Insect Protection Line – a collection of sprays and wipes containing DEET. For everyday hikes and camping in lightly infested […]