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Superfeet Trailblazer Insoles
May 14, 2018
Insoles designed especially for women (and a pretty great name, to boot!). The Trailblazer Insoles from our friends at Superfeet seem like they are tailor made to fit our needs. Aimed at hikers, though perfectly fine for your running/walking shoes as well, these insoles help to stabilize your feet on uneven ground thanks to a […]
Midtown Beef Jerky
April 24, 2018
Jerky is the ideal snack for active TrailblazerGirls, and we’ve found a tasty one in Midtown Beef Jerky. Their tagline is Freshness + Quality = Awesome. We think that’s a pretty accurate description of this small batch artisan jerky. They offer 3 flavors, and here’s our take on them. Peppered has it all going on: smoky, savory, […]
Creation Nation Protein Bar Mix and Energy Bite Mix
April 23, 2018
DIY balls, bars, and bites with Creation Nation! Our friends at Creation Nation have some awesome Protein Bar and Energy Bite Mixes that make it so that you can customize your on-the-go snack. Like dried fruit? Great, add that to the mix! Want to avoid super sweet bars? Then don’t add any sweetener to the […]
Meade Instruments Wilderness Waterproof Binoculars
April 18, 2018
All the better to see you with! Our friends at Meade Instruments have a line of binoculars, the Wilderness Series, that are designed to enhance your time outdoors. They offer six models, arranged into three sizes: the compact 8×25 and 10×25; the mid-sized 8×32 and 10×32; and the full sized 8×42 and 10×42. We tested […]
Exped Summit Lite 25
April 9, 2018
Tucked inside a pocket the size of a dinner plate is a fully functional backpack! Our friends at Exped have designed an outstanding, extremely lightweight (11.6 oz!) backpack for all your TrailblazerGirl adventures whether they are in the wilderness or urban. The Summit Lite 25 has the clean lines and details that Swiss design embodies. […]
Backpacker The Survival Hacker’s Handbook
April 5, 2018
Practical advice for the average Joe and Josephine to survive in the wilderness! That’s what the new book, Backpacker The Survival Hacker’s Handbook by Ted Alvarez gives you. It’s divided into 2 sections, the first half concentrates on the basics: shelter, fire, water, food, and navigation; while the second half focuses on counteracting the external […]
KiiNOA!
April 4, 2018
Little puffs of yumminess! Our friends at KiiNOA! are on to something. They have taken the superfood quinoa and created healthy snacks that will satisfy your need for something crunchy and tasty. Quinoa, known to the Incas as the “mother of all grains”, is rich in protein and fiber. And this is not just any protein, […]
BRAMI Lupini Snack
April 3, 2018
The Miracle Beans that nourished Egyptian pharoahs, Roman warriors, and are a staple in the Mediterranean diet. It’s the lupini bean, a flat, almost squarish bean that is part of the lupin family of legumes, a distant relative to the peanut. Our friends at BRAMI have pickled these beans, added various seasonings and created a […]
88 Acres Craft Seed Bars
March 14, 2018
If you have allergies, we have the bar for you! Even if you don’t have allergies, you’re gonna love the Craft Seed Bars from 88 Acres. Developing her connection to food while growing up on an 88 acre organic farm in Massachusetts (hence the name of the company), Nicole Ledoux was motivated to create some healthy […]
Awesome Bars
February 15, 2018
Awesome Bars. Do they live up to their big name? Yes. A big resounding yes! What makes them so awesome? First off, they are made with all natural ingredients. The list includes recognizable ingredients like organic oats, organic roasted nuts, dried fruit, organic unsweetened coconut, and even a little love (yes, it’s actually in the […]
BGood Bars
February 8, 2018
So good, it’s hard to believe they’re healthy for you! BGood Bars are little bites of chocolatey yumminess. Moist, filled with dried fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut, flax, and then hand dipped in dark, rich chocolate. Ooooo…what’s not to like! Plus, there’s no reason to feel guilty about eating these delicious bars, because they are all […]
KOLD.
February 8, 2018
PROMO CODE ALERT … Our friends at KOLD. are kindly offering TrailblazerGirl readers a very generous 50% discount on all KOLD. products sold through Amazon.com. We recently introduced you to KOLD., the stylish stainless steel bottle that keeps your liquids kold for up to 24 hours, so we know you’ll want to take advantage of this fantastic […]
Brooklyn Biltong
February 7, 2018
A completely different kind of jerky! Brooklyn Biltong brings us South Africa’s version of beef jerky. Based on a family recipe, this biltong takes grass fed beef, thinly slices it, marinates it, sprinkles with spices, and finally air dries it for 3-6 days. Gone is the chewy, tough traditional jerky. Say hello to a tender, […]
Mount Mayon Volcanic Pili Nuts
February 6, 2018
A new nut! (Well, to most of us that are not from the Philippines, that is!) Our friends at Mount Mayon provided us with some samples of their Volcanic Pili Nuts, and the TrailblazerGirl team is hooked on them! They are absolutely delicious. Harvested from trees surrounding the Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines, they […]
KOLD.
February 6, 2018
Clip. Hydrate. KOLD. That’s not a typo. It’s KOLD with a K, because it’s a KOLD. bottle that keeps your liquids kold for up to 24 hours! Thanks to a special double walled, vacuum insulated technology, your liquids will remain at the temperature that you started your hike at – whether it’s ice cold for […]
BobbySue’s Nuts
January 30, 2018
From a secret family recipe to an award winning, nationally distributed snack! BobbySue’s Nuts are a savory and sweet combination that you will love. Filled with a blend of heart-healthy almonds, cashew, and pecans that are dry roasted with an organic egg-white meringue coating and seasonings, these are super tasty and satisfying. Crunchy, sweet, salty, […]
Big Spoon Roasters Handcrafted Nut Butter Bars
January 25, 2018
Oooo these are good! If you like peanut butter, then you will absolutely go crazy for the Big Spoon Roasters Handcrafted Nut Butter Bars! The star ingredients of these bars are the fresh-roasted peanut-pecan and peanut-pepita butters that were inspired by the hand made nut butters that the founder tasted while living in a rural farming […]
Popped Chickpeatos
January 23, 2018
Forget the chips! If you are craving a crunchy snack, go for something different (and more healthy!) with Popped Chickpeatos! Love the name – a fun play on chickpeas, green peas, and cheetos! These good-for-you little balls are made out of a special blend of chickpeas, rice, and green peas with no preservatives or artificial […]
Peaceful Fruits
January 23, 2018
A socially responsible company with snacks as tasty as they are colorful! Peaceful Fruits are individually packaged strips of fruit. They are all natural, gluten free, with no preservatives or additives and are made by hand with 100% organic fruits that are slow dried to retain their flavor and nutrients. One of the key ingredients […]
Bindle Bottle
January 22, 2018
Hydration and organization…all in one bottle! It’s the Bindle Bottle, the world’s first insulated water bottle with secure storage. This is a dual-walled stainless steel, vacuum sealed bottle that holds 24 ounces of hot or cold liquid, meaning that you won’t have a sweaty bottle or one that leaks! But the unique thing about this […]
Watermelon Road Dried Fruit Jerky
January 17, 2018
Not your typical jerky…this one is made from fruit! Yes, fruit, and it’s delicious! Our friends at Watermelon Road have taken the meat out of jerky and completely replaced it with a combination of fruits. Genius! Created in small, handmade batches, they take fresh, wholesome fruits and season them with spices, herbs, or citrus juices, […]
BuckWHAT! Noshes and Nosh Bars
January 16, 2018
A new kind of gluten free snack made with buckwheat…they’re called BuckWHAT! Noshes and Nosh Bars! Don’t be fooled by the name, there is no wheat in buckwheat, so it’s completely free of any gluten. Buckwheat is not a grain but actually a seed that is rich in protein and insoluble and resistant fiber, which […]
Lost and Stranded
January 10, 2018
If you’re headed out to the backcountry, take a look at Lost and Stranded by Timothy Sprinkle before you embark on your adventure. The purpose of this book is two-fold: 1. highlight potential dangers; and 2. provide practical advice for specific situations. Each chapter includes a story, sometimes tragic, followed by detailed facts and information […]
Top Hike of 2017
December 4, 2017
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 2017 reviews in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…the Search and Rescue Survival Series, waterproof, pocket-sized cards loaded with essential information for your TrailblazerGirl outdoor […]