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Polar Bottle Ergo Insulated Water Bottle
September 12, 2013
Finally, a water bottle that doesn’t “sweat” in your backpack! Don’t you hate it when you put your cold water bottle in your bag and later find that it’s made everything in the bag wet? Well, the smart people at Polar Bottle created the Ergo Insulated Water Bottle. It keeps you water cold for twice […]
Chums Smokey Fire Starter Paracord Bracelet
September 6, 2013
Another great product from our friends at Chums. TrailblazerGirl loves products that are practical and multifunctional. On your next camping trip, grab the Smokey Fire Starter Paracord Bracelet, and in a compact bracelet form, you’ll have 16 feet of quality 550-lb parachute cord for those emergency survival situations when you might for example need a […]
Go Clean Beachwear by Flight 001
August 30, 2013
TrailblazerGirl loves going to the beach, but sometimes that sand can make a real mess. No more! The Go Clean Beachwear bag from our friends at Flight 001 is a tote bag that comes in a zippered bag. It’s not just any ordinary tote, but one that has a divider to keep your sandy, wet […]
Gear Ties Products by Nite Ize
August 27, 2013
A place for everything and everything in its place. Our friends at Nite Ize have some great organizing products with their Gear Ties line. These strong “twisties” come in several sizes and colors and are super handy. Use them to connect your bike lock to your bike, attach a water bottle to your backpack, keep […]
PocketMonkey
August 20, 2013
The PocketMonkey by Zootility Tools swung into TrailblazerGirl’s hot little hands the other day, and she’s very pleased. This funky-looking tool is super handy with 12 functions including bottle opener, 3 screwdrivers (flat, Phillips, and micro), 5 sizes of hex wrenches, and a straight edge. Even some funny ones like orange peeler and door latch […]
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
August 20, 2013
Attention TrailblazerGirl hikers – we’ve found another long distance trail to explore. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) covers almost 1,000 miles across North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on the Outer Banks. Spring and fall are the ideal times to visit the MST which is the highest elevation, long-distance […]
Campsuds by Sierra Dawn Products
August 12, 2013
An eco-friendly, multi-purpose cleaner. Take Campsuds with you on your next camping trip. It’s been around for more than 50 years and for good reason. With just a few drops, it works well in cleaning those greasy camp dishes, dirty clothes, filthy hands, and more. If hot water is not available, no worries, it’s effective […]
“Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail” by Suzanne Roberts
July 31, 2013
Suzanne Roberts shares her incredible journey in “Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail”. This well-written, entertaining book about a woman, just out of college and her two girlfriends, braving the over 200-mile long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Her backcountry adventures are chronicled in diary format with insight, humor, and […]
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
July 19, 2013
The longest off-pavement mountain bike route in the world! The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route has some impressive stats at 2,500 miles long and over 200,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. It roughly follows the Continental Divide from from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico, USA and takes about six to ten weeks […]
Backpack Kit by Squatshot
July 18, 2013
Doesn’t take much imagination to know what this is…yes, Squatshot is a portable urinal specially designed for women. Originally invented by a woman to solve the problem of relieving herself while on a boat, they now have several different kits available – boat, kayak, backpack, and complete restroom. Included in the backpack kit is a […]
COCOON MummyLiners by Design Salt
July 18, 2013
A versatile product for camping or travel. The COCOON MummyLiners by Design Salt are lightweight “inserts”, if you will, for your sleeping bag. Great to add some extra warmth to your sleeping bag, use separately on warm nights, provide protection from creepy, crawlies in dicey hotel beds, and easy to wash compared with a bulky […]
Scrubba Wash Bag
July 16, 2013
An innovative product for traveling TrailblazerGirls. Scrubba Wash Bag is a waterproof, dry sac type of bag with a unique flexible internal washboard to help you clean your clothes faster. This lightweight, compact bag is easy to use – just add water, soap, and dirty clothes. Seal the bag closed, release the air through the […]
Everest Base Camp by Edge of Seven
July 11, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. Our friends at Edge of Seven contacted us to let us know of a wonderful opportunity for you TrailblazerGirls who love to combine social impact with outdoor adventure. Edge of Seven’s mission is “to generate awareness and volunteer support for projects that invest in education, health, and economic opportunity for girls […]
Dirty Girl Gaiters
July 1, 2013
Get your mind out of the gutter! Dirty Girl Gaiters are a stylish gaiter for trail running or hiking. They come in various fun prints in a lightweight, Spandex fabric and easily hook under the front shoe lace and secure to the back of the shoe with a self-adhesive velcro strip. No more trail junk […]
Naulo Pant by Sherpa Adventure Gear
June 28, 2013
An exceptional pair of pants for active TrailblazerGirls. The Naulo Pants by Sherpa Adventure Gear are comfortable, well-made pants for all your summer adventures. Made out of a nylon/Spandex blend, they are wrinkle-resistant, lightweight and water-resistant with just enough stretch for easy movement. With 5 zippered pockets, a soft, interior waistband for added comfort, a […]
Innate Outdoor Travel Towels
June 24, 2013
Our friends at Innate have some Outdoor Travel Towels that are the perfect find for you TrailblazerGirls partaking in all water-related summer activities (or any time you need to dry off!). They are made out of a recycled polyester yarn that is super light weight and quick drying. They have the feel of a soft, […]
JakPak Jacket
June 18, 2013
It’s a jacket…no, it’s a tent…no, it’s a sleeping bag…even better, it’s all 3! The JakPack Jacket is a handy piece of gear to take on your next overnight hike. Both the tent and the sleeping bag fold up easily into separate pockets in the jacket. Alternatively, they can be detached from the jacket if […]
Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit by Gerber
June 18, 2013
If you can’t take Bear Grylls with you on your next backcountry jaunt, you can settle for taking his Ultimate Kit with you! This 16-piece pouch by Gerber is filled with most of the essentials for survival in the wilderness – fire starter, survival blanket, fishing gear, lanyard whistle, signaling mirror, and handsaw, to name […]
Women’s Snowy Mountain Backpack by The Women’s Wilderness Institute
June 18, 2013
Coming September 12, 2013. Another great course by The Women’s Wilderness Institute. Their 4-day Women’s Snowy Mountain Backpack course is designed to teach you the backcountry basics – essential equipment, safety, routing finding, etc. A moderate level of fitness and hiking experience is recommended for this beautiful alpine lake scattered, 10-mile loop through Wyoming’s Snowy […]
Paper Shower
June 3, 2013
When you don’t have access to soap and water, reach for Paper Shower, the first of its kind wet and dry towelette pack. The wet portion is an unscented moist wipe (think, thin wet washcloth) with water, soap, and moisturizers. The dry portion is good size, 9″ X 12″ wipe that you can use to […]
Midget Bushtrekka by Kamp-Rite
May 31, 2013
Bicycle touring? Take your backpacking skills, add a bike and go all out with a bicycle camping trailer. The Midget Bushtrekka by Kamp-Rite with its fold-able, top mounted tent, is designed to absorb uneven terrain and can be adjusted for different ride heights and delivers over 41 gallons (180 liters) of storage in three large […]
DeLorme inReach SE
May 24, 2013
The new inReach SE by DeLorme is an essential device for those backcountry hikes or anytime you may be out of cell phone range. This satellite messenger allows you to send and receive text messages, have two-way SOS capability, receive delivery confirmation of your texts and SOS signals, turn on tracking to share and view […]
Pacific Crest Trail
May 24, 2013
Got an extra 5 months? That’s how long it would take to thru hike the approximately 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from end-to-end. The PTC along with the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail form what is commonly known as the Triple Crown of Hiking in the US. With a wide […]
Trail Dames Summit
May 2, 2013
Coming July 12, 2013. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirl hikers and backpackers at the three-day Trail Dames Summit on the campus of Maryville College in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. This group is the first nation-wide hiking club for women, and their annual summit is composed of classes, workshops, seminars, guest speakers, gear demonstrations […]