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Maya Kaimal Products
April 6, 2016
A taste of India! Our friends at Maya Kaimal shared their wonderful creations with us that are inspired by the many different regions and flavors of India. First, let’s talk about the Chickpea Chips that initially attracted us to Maya Kaimal. These are thin wisps of delicious yumminess made out of chickpea flour. They are […]
MyLight HUGlight
February 15, 2016
Everyone could use a hug…especially if it’s a HUGlight! The HUGlight from our friends at MyLight is a hands-free lighting system that is convenient for those camping trips, evening walks and bike rides, and anytime you need a light but don’t have an extra hand to hold a flashlight. At both ends of a flexible, […]
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 […]
Three Capes Track, Tasmania
January 19, 2016
Head to Tassie for their newest long-distance hiking trail! The Three Capes Track is a 28 mile trail that will eventually be expanded to 51 miles. Rated as easy to moderate, you’ll be treated to “edge of the world” vistas on this four-day, three-night hut-to-hut track along a timber boardwalk with gravel and stone steps […]
Adventure Cycling Association’s Women’s Intro to Road Touring
January 13, 2016
Coming May 8 and July 18, 2016. Don’t be intimidated by those bike tours! Check out Adventure Cycling Association’s Intro to Road Touring, and it’s just for women! Offered in Williamsburg, Virginia this May and Eugene, Oregon in July, there will be 2 days of outdoor instruction where you’ll learn about bike-touring equipment, what it’s […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2015: Most Innovative Items
January 6, 2016
There were so many interesting and innovative items reviewed in 2015, and our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their pick of the top 3 (just in case you missed them last year!). First, here’s a unique take on the tiny house phenomenon with Ecocapsule. Available for pre-orders, this is a self-sufficient egg-shaped home that […]
Top Camp of 2015
December 7, 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 Camp category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Products, to enhance your outdoor TrailblazerGirl experiences by eliminating […]
Wide Path Camper
November 20, 2015
A tiny house on eco-friendly wheels! Designed and manufactured in Denmark, the Wide Path Camper is a mini shelter that you can attach to your bike for your next camping trip. This collapsible camper has a sitting area with a table for 4 adults that can be converted to a bed for 2, along with […]
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 […]
Anevay OT Frontier Plus
November 5, 2015
A stove inside your tent?! Yes, with the soon-to-be-available Frontier Plus from Anevay OT! A woodburning stove that you can take with you on your next camping trip to cook with and keep you warm and toasty. It’s actually safe to have inside your tent, because it has a 4-inch flue to vent outside through […]
Hawaiian Journeys
November 5, 2015
A Hawaiian-style glamping experience. Hawaiian Journeys, located on the island of Hawaii (AKA The Big Island), is a collection of yurts half way between Kailua Kona and Hilo in Ocean View at an elevation of 3000′. These are fully furnished yurts with beds and linens, kitchenette facilities, ensuite bathrooms, BBQ grills, fire pits, heaters, and […]
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 […]
Seven Sundays’ Minne Muesli Cups
October 21, 2015
Yum, yum! Minne Muesli Cups are delicious and ideal as a portable breakfast or snack for camping trips, long hikes, work days, school days, or anytime you want a healthy, fiber- and protein-filled meal. Not familiar with muesli? It’s a mixture of untoasted or lightly toasted grains with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, and our […]
Sea Kayaking the Caribbean with Adventures in Good Company
October 13, 2015
Coming February 28, 2016. Sun, sea, and snorkeling! Join Adventures in Good Company for their 7-night, active Sea Kayaking the Caribbean. The Virgin Islands is your destination for this intimate group of kayak-experienced women who want to escape to the warm waters and weather. Days will be spent exploring beautiful islands like Norman Island, the […]
Mountain Bike the White Rim Trail by Backcountry Babes
October 7, 2015
Coming October 21, 2015. Head to the mountain biking mecca of Moab for the 4-day Backcountry Babes’ Mountain Bike the White Rim Trail. In conjunction with Western Spirit, this all-women’s adventure covers the intermediate bike trails and roads of the Canyonlands. Views of sandstone pillars, wildlife, and impressive scenery await you on rides of 14 […]
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 […]
Treeline Outdoors Roof-Top Tent Gen2
October 2, 2015
No more sleeping on the ground! With the Roof-Top Tent Gen2, you’ll be elevated to new heights! Following being trapped in a ground tent by a grizzly bear, the founders of Treeline Outdoors decided to design a tent that provided a secondary safety defense against future potential encounters. The tent fits securely to a roof […]
Deluxe Hydro Hammock Package
September 25, 2015
An innovative hammock. Yes, the Deluxe Hydro Hammock Package is a combination of a hot tub AND a hammock. The Package comes with a double layered hammock that can either be strung between 2 trees or placed in a pit at your campsite or beach plus a water heating system that provides hours of hot […]
myCharge Style Power
September 22, 2015
Compact, stylish, powerful. It’s Style Power from our friends at myCharge! This slick portable charger is only slightly bigger than a lipstick tube, yet it packs a whopping 2000mAh of power. The LED indicators are an easy visual for checking your battery level, and it has a convenient built in recharging cable. On a recent […]
Ecocapsule
September 18, 2015
No, it’s not a giant dinosaur egg. It’s Ecocapsule, a soon-to-be-available self-sufficient “house” from Nice Architects, an architectural studio based in Bratislava, Slovakia. This compact cutie has a bed big enough for two adults, a built-in kitchenette with running water, a toilet and a hot shower. It’s covered with high-efficiency solar cells, has a retractable […]
Haulin’ Oats
September 1, 2015
Catchy name for some delicious oatmeal! Start your day off right with Haulin’ Oats, a healthy, organic oatmeal. Provided in cute pint and half pint mason jars, all you need to do is add hot water, so they’re wonderfully convenient to take anywhere, especially on a camping trip. Made with wholesome, organic ingredients like oats, […]
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Products
August 25, 2015
Bugs begone! TrailblazerGirl is soooo happy to have found the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Products! These wonderful products create a 15 by 15-foot (225 square-foot) area of repellency against mosquitoes and other biting insects. We tested the Repellent Camp Lantern and the Mosquito Repellent Appliance on a recent camping trip and later the Backyard Torch, and it was […]
Crovel Extreme III
August 13, 2015
An extreme multi-tool! The appropriately named Crovel Extreme III is the newest addition from Forge Survival Supply, a team specializing in survival equipment and gear. This all-in-one tool has a shovel head that can be locked in a 45 and 90 degree angle, and it also has a saw tooth edge, sharpened edge, and just […]