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Backpacking 101
May 11, 2017
Your resource guide to hitting the trails! Backpacking 101 by Heather Balogh Rochfort is a thorough handbook outlining everything you need to know to enjoy a backpacking adventure. Chapters include: Mental and Physical Preparation, Navigation, Setting Up Your Camp Kitchen, Backcountry Hygiene, and Emergency Situations. Rather than specific brand recommendations, Heather expertly provides you with questions or things […]
The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide
March 21, 2017
Whatever your style of hiking or level of experience, this is the book for you. The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, Second Edition by Andrew Skurka has a wealth of information from this accomplished, award-winning, adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. He provides you with practical advice on everything from clothing (e.g., the Core 13) to […]
Lewis N. Clark ElectroLight Series
February 21, 2017
Feather-light and practical! Our friends at Lewis N. Clark have designed the ElectroLight Series, a line of ultra lightweight products that TrailblazerGirls will find especially useful. We checked out their Expandable Packing Cube Set, and these will make packing for that camping trip a cinch. The set comes with 2 sizes, a large and a […]
Llama Trekking in Utah with Adventures in Good Company
February 7, 2017
Coming May 2, 2017. Unplug and unwind in the Beehive State. Join Adventure in Good Company for their week-long Llama Trekking in Utah tour. You’ll be exploring the high desert canyons of Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument with your own personal llama carrying all your heavy items. Get yourself in good shape since there will be 3-6 […]
Extra Strength Lightload Towels
January 24, 2017
Big function in a little package! Extra Strength Lightload Towels should be an essential part of your camping, hiking, and sports gear packs. Fabricated out of a material called Lyocell which is soft yet strong, this towel is a reusable, ecofriendly alternative to paper towels and is much more compact than a roll of paper towels […]
Corkcicle Canteen
October 26, 2016
Award winning design – tall and sleek! The Canteen by our friends at Corkcicle is as practical as it is beautiful. With a special proprietary triple insulation, this stainless steel bottle will keep your cold drinks cold for up to 25 hours, plus it will keep your hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours. […]
SolarPuff
August 26, 2016
So practical and oh-so cute! SolarPuff from our friends at Solight Design is a portable light source that you can take on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. It arrives flat, in the shape of a square with triangles attached on two opposite sides; then once you gently pull on the handles, it puffs out to a […]
Seagull NightShift V2
August 15, 2016
Your main backpack for everything! The NightShift V2 from our friends at Seagull will soon become the essential bag for all your TrailblazerGirl activities. It’s loaded with well-thought-out features including padded shoulder straps that are ergonomically placed for comfort in carrying heavy loads; multiple exterior straps and loops for holding extra gear like jackets, blankets, walking sticks, […]
BeetleBag
February 24, 2016
A creatively designed bag for TrailblazerGirl cyclists. The BeetleBag is a bike-frame bag and backpack all-in-one! Inspired by trips to the beach, this Southern California company created this bag for carrying essentials to the beach, but we’re here to assure you that it must not be limited to those surf and sand trips! Prepare for […]
Windcatcher AirPad 2
January 19, 2016
Wow…just a few breaths of air and it’s done! The Windcatcher AirPad 2 is an ultra-innovative product that will save you time and effort on your next camping trip. This amazing product uses a patented quickstream inflation system that allows you to inflate the mattress in just a few seconds without a pump and without […]
Top Hike of 2015
December 2, 2015
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 2015 reviews in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack, the amazingly light and huge backpack for hikers. Rounding […]
NiteRider Adventure 180
November 12, 2015
See and be seen…comfortably! Headlamps are great in concept, but sometimes they are just not comfortable to wear. This is certainly not the problem with the Adventure 180 from our friends at NiteRider. A headband with dual adjustable tabs and a soft interior padding that rests against your forehead ensure this lamp will stay put […]
LED LENSER M3R
October 28, 2015
Shine a little light on it! But don’t be fooled by it’s small size, the M3R from our friends at LED LENSER is a super flashlight with a whopping 220 lumens of light. Fitting in the palm of your hand and weighing in at a mere 1.65 ounces, it’s super convenient to have this with […]
P-Mate
October 23, 2015
No more squatting! Stand tall with P-Mate, a handy “companion” for your next camping trip, hike, marathon, or anytime it might be difficult to find a clean bathroom. This is a leak-free, wax-coated funnel that folds to allow you to discretely carry it in a pocket, backpack, or purse. A ziplock bag is handy to […]
Women’s Backpacking in the Grand Canyon, Arizona with the Sierra Club
October 6, 2015
Coming October 31, 2015. Backpacking through one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Join the Sierra Club for their 7-day Women’s Backpacking in the Grand Canyon tour. Starting at the south rim of the canyon, explore about 35 miles of trails and a few miles off-trail while taking in expansive views of the […]
Biffy Bag
October 2, 2015
When you gotta go, you gotta go! When nature calls and you are in the middle of nature, reach for Biffy Bag. Within this small packet, there’s everything you need to do your business: Biffy Bag, odor free zip top transport bag, Biffy Powder (eliminates odor and solidifies liquids), toilet paper, and an over-sized wipe […]
Flip & Tumble Stashable Backpack
July 8, 2015
It’s in the bag… as long as you have the Stashable Backpack from our friends at Flip & Tumble! It’s a super-handy backpack that folds up into a built in zippered pouch, making it so convenient for travel, a day at the beach, a picnic, or any urban adventure when you never know when you […]
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack
May 12, 2015
Amazingly light at 12.7 oz! No, that’s not a typo…it really is only 12.7 ounces! The Summit Pack from our friends at Hyperlite Mountain Gear is constructed out of a Cuben/Polyester hybrid material that almost has the feel of extra strong rice paper on steroids. It’s super strong yet light and water resistant, and this […]
Aquapac Toccoa Daysack
April 30, 2015
No more soggy clothes and supplies…Aquapac Toccoa Daysack to the rescue! Built to last, this 28L pack is made out of super sturdy vinyl and all-welded seams. It holds heaps of gear yet the padded, mesh straps and waist belt will allow you to carry it comfortably. Other useful features include the convenient mesh side […]
Omnibar
April 22, 2015
A completely different kind of energy bar. Out of the the great, cattle-raising state of Montana, Omnibar is described as a “savory jerkey meets a soft fruit leather”. Inside single, individually wrapped packages are 2 thin bars, each with 100 calories, 9-10g protein, 19-21g carbs, and 10-11g fat. This all natural bar is low in […]
Bright Medic FireFly Headlamp
April 20, 2015
A small package that packs a punch! The FireFly Headlamp from our friends at Bright Medic is a mini cube with an amazing 40 lumens of white light on the high setting. It’s super lightweight, weighing in at a mere 1 ounce and that’s with the batteries. We especially like the backpack safe switch that […]
Top Hike of 2014
December 2, 2014
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 2014 reviews in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Fitletic Quench Retractable Hydration Belt, the ultimate utility belt for hikers. Rounding out the […]
Lawson Hammock’s Blue Ridge Camping Hammock
November 12, 2014
Combine a hammock and a tent and what do you get? A comfortable night’s sleep with the Lawson Hammock’s Blue Ridge Camping Hammock! Designed for backpackers, it weighs in at 4.25 lbs, packs down to 22″ by 6″, and can hold up to 250 pounds. With the rip-stop nylon rain fly and no-see-um netting, it’s […]
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
November 10, 2014
A long distance trail to add to your bucket list. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the top treks in the world with Machu Picchu, the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas”, as your ultimate destination. In order to help preserve this amazing area, the Peruvian government restricts the traffic on the trail […]