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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 […]
MyRadar Weather Radar App
May 1, 2013
Ever been part way up the mountain and wonder if you should take shelter now because that predicted storm is coming sooner rather than later? Wonder no more…MyRadar Weather Radar App is a handy tool that provides you with animated weather radar that allows you to quickly see what weather is coming your way right […]
BearVault
April 30, 2013
You backcountry camping TrailblazerGirls will be happy you have the BearVault bear resistant food canister when it comes time to eat! Your food will be secure with this super strong polycarbonate canister, and it’s transparent so it’s very convenient to be able to see inside to dig out that energy bar. It comes in two […]
Shenandoah National Park by Roam
April 26, 2013
Coming May 18 and August 10, 2013. Our friends at Roam are offering another great course – the Shenandoah National Park Backpacking Course – a 2 week adventure covering 107 miles along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). They are offering a sampling of what thru-hikers (hikers that travel long-distance trails like the A.T. from end-to-end) experience […]
Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Steel Bottle
April 25, 2013
Fantastic…the Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Steel Bottle has some great features. Not only does is keep hot things hot and cold things cold, but it’s lightweight (10.25 oz), is leak-proof, doesn’t retain or impart flavors, has an extra wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning, and fits in most bike bottle cages or car cup […]
Oretta T by Haeleum
April 18, 2013
It looks like a nice, classic v-neck T but no…this one is special! The Oretta T by Haeleum is made with a fabric treated with Insect Shield Permethrin insect repellent. This patent-pending manufacturing process will keep those nasty mosquitoes, ticks, flies, chiggers, ants and midges away from you as you explore the outdoors. Additionally, the feminine […]
UltraLite Alpini Shelter 200 by Brooks-Range
April 4, 2013
A handy piece of outdoor gear that is essential for those backcountry hikes with unpredictable weather. The UltraLite Alpini Shelter by Brooks-Range is basically a frameless tent that is super easy to use and provides protection from the rain and wind when you want to make a quick stop. Weighing in at only 8.11 ounces […]
H2O LITE 1L. by GSI Outdoors
April 1, 2013
TrailblazerGirl is very happy with the new H2O LITE 1L. by GSI Outdoors. It’s super lightweight and convenient for those hikes when you definitely need to carry water but want to minimize the weight and bulk of a typical water bottle. It comes in 3 colors with a lid that doesn’t leak, a rewritable date […]
Leatherman Juice Xe6
March 22, 2013
Wow – 18 different tools in a 3.25 inch, 6.7 ounce bundle! The Leatherman Juice Xe6 is a fantastic multitool that will come in handy when you TrailblazerGirls are out and about. To name of few of the MANY tools available – small saw, needlenose pliers, wire cutters, awl, 4 different types of screwdrivers, scissors, […]
Komperdell Traveller Carbon Trekking Pole
March 5, 2013
It’s a trekking pole. No, it’s a tripod. It’s a trekking pole and a tripod! The Komperdell Traveller Carbon Trekking Pole simply has a very cleverly and naturally designed screw-on grip where your camera can be attached. Simply unscrew the foam grip and mount the camera on the end of the pole to transform the […]
YardStash II Outdoor Storage
February 27, 2013
A portable shed? Sort of. The YardStash II Outdoor Storage is essentially a tent for your gear. Taking less than 15 minutes for one person to set-up, and weighing about 16 lbs, it easily stores two adult bikes plus more. This is a great idea if you’re bike-packing and want to protect your gear at […]
Tentipi Safir 5 cp
February 15, 2013
Ready for camping season? The Tentipi Safir 5 cp takes an awesome 3 minutes to put up and sleeps 4 comfortably. It’s made from quality high-strength tent fabric and has rain-protected, mosquito-netted air intakes and even a chimney opening. That means you can actually have an open fire or stove inside the tent. It really […]
Thermawool Merino Wool 2.0 by Terramar Sports
February 1, 2013
Layer, layer, layer. You know that’s the way to go when you’re heading out into conditions that are going to change while you’re out there, and the Thermawool Merino Wool 2.0 by Terramar Sports is where you should start. The designers at Terramar Sports have been making base layers for over 40 years, and they […]
Air Zippditty by Granite Gear
January 31, 2013
When is it good to compartmentalize? When you’re packing of course, and these Air Zippditty bags by Granite Gear are the perfect tool to help. Not only are they convenient little bags for travel, camping and hiking, they’re multi-colored for coded organizing. Because of their size and shape, the Air Zippditty bags are easy to stow […]
HotSnapZ Reuseable Hand Warmers & Heating Pads
January 25, 2013
Hand warmers taken to the next level… these HotSnapZ Reuseable Hand Warmers & Heating Pads come in convenient sizes and last anywhere from 30 minutes to hours, and even more impressively, they can be reused over and over again. At the risk of sounding a little like a chem class, here’s how they work… clicking […]
Walkstool
January 23, 2013
The amazingly strong, Swedish-made Walkstool is available in a couple of models with different sizes which may not seem to be a big deal at first. But yes, size does matter. So many of these types of seats are one-size fits all which usually means they’re too short for most people. But the Walkstool comes […]
LifeProof frē for iPhone 5
January 18, 2013
Waterproof, dirt proof, snow proof and shock proof? Yes, yes, yes and yes! The LifeProof frē for iPhone 5 is on its way to being the last word on rugged cases for iPhones. We actually had to test this one for ourselves, so we dropped it in a bucket to see what would happen… and […]
powermonkey extreme by Powertraveller
January 18, 2013
Hey, is that a power station in your pocket? Why, yes it is. In fact, it’s the powermonkey extreme by Powertraveller. The powermonkey extreme can charge nearly every type of 5V portable device from a GPS device to an MP3 player to a cell phone to even a tablet, including iPods, iPhones and iPads. It […]
eVent Sil Compression Drysacks by Granite Gear
January 16, 2013
Keeps ’em dry and packs in perfectly. The eVent Sil Compression Drysacks by Granite Gear is one of those extremely useful items that everyone should have before braving the elements. It keeps items dry as well as compresses them to save space. Its block design amazingly compacts perfectly in any pack, and at somewhere between […]
STABILicers by 32north
January 14, 2013
Rain boots when it’s wet, but what to do when it’s icy? Ice cleats… or more specifically, STABILicers ice cleats by 32north. Now being sold internationally, the folks at 32north have developed an entire range of STABILicers, from the STABILicers Lite Hiker to the STABILicers OverShoe, for work and play that fit over everything from boots […]
Top Camping Gear of 2012
December 12, 2012
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 2012 reviews in the Camping Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the GoGirl Single, the amazing little device (a mini-funnel) to help you, ahem, […]
Top Trail Gear of 2012
December 7, 2012
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 2012 reviews in the Trail Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Sage 55 by Gregory Packs, a new line of great overnight technical […]