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With so many energy foods on the market, it’s hard to choose which ones work. And by work, we mean which are easily digestible, have the right mix of ingredients (carbs, vitamins, electrolyte replacements, etc.), taste good and travel well. These new Chomps by GU have been fitting the bill perfectly for our hikes these […]

Are you tired of trying to untangle your earbuds? Or perhaps the wires always catching on things. Well, the clever folks at Zipbuds have figured out a super innovative new tangle-free zipper-like cord. Their award-winning Juiced Earphones have wires that zip-up and stay untangled while still delivering great sound. Perfect for keeping them out of […]

You can read this as a personal and moving memoir but you can also read this as one hiker’s adventure. A little background: the Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650 mile scenic trail that runs from Mexico through the US to Canada. Now the adventure: Having hit a very low point in her life, the […]

As you’ve been watching folks on the trail, has it made you start thinking about getting a hydration pack for yourself as well? The new RIG 1200 by Geigerrig carries 100 oz and is easy to refill and clean. It also has a pouch for your iPod and is ergonomically designed to fit just right […]

Backpacks are NOT one-size-fits-all. Gregory has several lines of backpacks designed specifically for women, and their Sage 55 model is the newest in their line of all-mountain technical packs. It addresses the female anatomy with different frame sizes and weight-balance, and it addresses female sensibilities with super smart features like a handy side stash for […]

The Shoe ID by Road ID is essentially a laser engraved “dog tag” that can be easily attached to your shoe. It means that you can run or hike or cycle without the need to carry an ID card. And as an added feature, the Velcro strap has a reflective stripe and comes in three […]

Hanging from a groove in the rocks and ready to reach for the next ledge, think how cool you’ll look chalking you hands in this chalk bag for women from prAna. Although it’s a slightly smaller size and has several stylish prints for women, this bag still has all that you’ll need: a drawcord closure, […]

Designed for women who want a lightweight, durable day pack, the Freia 22 by Gregory Packs fits a woman’s frame, has mesh shoulder straps for good ventilation, and pockets in convenient spots for the all-important getting to snacks during your hike. It comes in four colors, but honestly we like red the best. Wayne Gregory has […]

Now that you’re totally indoctrinated into the one true golf, disc golf, you’ll have to start building your collection of drivers, and the best one to start with is the Blizzard Champion Boss disc by Innova. Yep, the word driver here means exactly the same as it does in that other form of golf: go […]

We never appreciated the value to walking sticks until we gave ’em a try, and these Switch Sticks are perfect. The are adjustable and can fold-up. Actually, some are folding and others are telescoping (good for packing), but they’re all made from lightweight aluminum with good grips and neoprene wrist straps. They even absorb the […]