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 […]
July 15, 2013
A stable, comfortable kayak? Yes, the Wavewalk Super Kayak’s twin-hull design is stable enough to even stand up and paddle or fish. and there’s a ton of internal, dry, accessible storage space for your fishing tackle and gear. Check out their website for some amazing videos showing the ease of maneuvering it through obstacles and […]
July 15, 2013
Coming July 30, 2013. Join Black Feather on their women’s only Nahanni River canoe trip. Your 2 week adventure through Nahanni National Park in Canada’s Northwest Territories includes some class I and II rapids, hiking through canyons, and camping along the river. At this UNESCO World Heritage site, see the amazing Virginia Falls, more than twice […]
July 11, 2013
Enjoy your music outdoors with the boomBOTTLE by Scosche. This award-winning portable speaker produces great sound with a wireless range of 33 feet and a rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of continuous music playback. With a built-in microphone, you can even use it as a speakerphone for your smartphone. It’s super durable and […]
July 10, 2013
Enjoy camping and biking with the innovative Bikamper by Topeak. This one-person tent uses your bike frame and front wheel in place of tent poles. Made of ripstop nylon, it can be used for 3 seasons. There are 3 mesh panels for ventilation, and the tent and fly pack down to a super compact size […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 3, 2013
Have a bag? Start a campfire…as long as that bag is the Green Light Fire Bag! Everything is included in this paper livestock feed sack – USDA approved, kiln dried firewood, a special blend of chemical free, eco-friendly, and sustainable materials, as well as matches. In just 3 easy steps, you’ll have a wood burning […]
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 […]
May 28, 2013
TrailblazerGirl campers will love the Clover Cook by our creative friends at Alite. This great 3-in-1 outdoor cooking tool has a big spoon, a spatula with a serrated edge, AND these 2 can be connected to form tongs! They are super easy to use, clean, and store. Able to withstand heat up to 400°F and […]
May 24, 2013
It looks a little like the gingerbread (wo)man escaped, but it’s really the Sexy Hotness Sleeping Bag by Alite! This unique sleeping bag has padded feet so when you unzip the center zipper, you can walk around while staying warm in your bag that has a 20° F temperature rating. There’s also a drawstring hood […]
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 […]
May 20, 2013
Tired of worrying whether your hydration reservoir or water bottle are clean? For those difficult to clean containers, Bottle Bright solves that problem in a non-toxic, biodegradable, and chlorine-free way. Fill your container with warm water, just pop in one of their tablets, watch a little bit of bubbling action and within a few minutes, […]
May 15, 2013
Here’s the scoop (pun intended!)… the Ice Cream Ball by YayLabs! is a fun way to make delicious ice cream. On your next camping trip, picnic, or any time you want ice cream, whip out this portable, easy to use ice cream maker. You just need ice, rock salt, cream (or half and half), sugar, […]
May 10, 2013
The Alite x Free People Tent is a fun, warm weather, 2-person tent. Don’t be fooled by the flirty print of the rainfly, it’s very practical in that it is waterproof and creates 2 pockets on each side in front of each door to hold shoes, flashlights, bags, etc. When the rainfly is off, the […]
May 2, 2013
Grilled cheese sandwiches while camping? Yes – with the Square Pie Iron by Rome! Available in both cast iron and aluminum, these handy cooking irons are an easy and fun way to cook over a campfire. Just butter your bread, place your filling between the two slices, close the iron, place over the campfire for […]
May 2, 2013
When it’s disassembled, it looks like a flute, but the Grilliput by Industrial Revolution is actually a clever portable, camping grill. Made of stainless steel and weighing 19.8 oz, this compact grill has a grill area of 9.1″ x 10.2″ and can hold food weighing up to 3.3 lbs. Put those steaks on the grill […]
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 […]
April 30, 2013
With approximately 13.2 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. Established in 1978, this Alaskan Park/Preserve is recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site, and there are loads of outdoor activities to take advantage of – hiking, mountain biking, camping, sea kayaking, […]
April 1, 2013
Mmmm…yummy! The team at TrailblazerGirl was super happy to try the new Cookie Chips by HannahMax Baking. Our collective “sweet tooth” was oh-so satisfied with these delicious cookies. Made with the best ingredients and no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or trans fats, they contain about 26 calories each. Four flavors: Original, Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Sugar, […]
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 […]
March 26, 2013
A soft-sided cooler. Wait…not just any soft-sided cooler, but one that will keep your food cold longer because of the highly insulating foam and 100% genuine sailcloth which acts as a heavy duty moisture barrier. The smart folks at SailorBags know their stuff. They’ve thought of everything by also including a convenient outer pocket for […]
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, […]
March 12, 2013
An all natural, chemical and DEET free bug repellent that you’ll feel good about using. The bien ella. skin care line was developed out of necessity by a mother whose son was born with multiple skin conditions and sensitivities. Not only does it keep those pesky mosquitoes away, but we also tested it by spraying […]