April 10, 2014
You remember those great Nuun hydration products that have NO sugar…well, these smart folks have improved their already great products with new Nuun Energy. Just like Nuun Active Hydration, Nuun Energy has the optimal blend of electrolytes to help alleviate cramps, help muscles function, and communicate and burn energy efficiently PLUS the added benefit of […]
March 25, 2014
Very handy for extended hikes and all-day hydration. Our friends at Nalgene, yes, that Nalgene, that fantastic company with the super-strong bottles, provided us with their Cantene 48 ounce container. What a great “bottle”! Flexible containers are so lightweight and convenient, because you can fold them up once the water is gone, and they take […]
March 24, 2014
Soda… with benefits? … natural benefits? Yes, Just Chill is something entirely new. They have amazing ingredients like lemongrass, B Vitamins, Vitamin C and Zinc, but it’s the science of L-theanine that makes them special. Found in green tea, L-theanine has been clinically shown to “help reduce stress, elevate mood and increase focus without causing drowsiness.” […]
March 7, 2014
Got sun? Well, then you can cook a meal…with a GoSun Solar Cooker! This tube-like, solar oven works by using parabolic reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a glass cylinder and cook the food inside. In as little as 20 minutes, you can fry, bake or broil your food. It’s lightweight at less than 4 pounds, […]
March 7, 2014
Stainless steel with a unique twist… our friends at Liquid Hardware have two bottles: the non-insulated Outrigger and the coming soon vacuum-insulated Sidewinder (a Kickstarter Project, click here to learn more). Both are made using food-grade stainless steel so they don’t hold any smells or aftertaste, but what makes them rise above other bottles is […]
March 5, 2014
Such a pretty bottle! Our friends at Tervis have hundreds of designs for their water bottles, tumblers, mugs, and ice buckets, ranging from sports teams to holidays to their special artist series, but our favorite is the Blue Endless Butterfly Wrap. Not only is this 24 oz bottle super cute, but you can nuke it […]
February 24, 2014
What could be more satisfying than a bowl of hot soup after a long hike on a cold day? Well, how about that hot soup while you are still on the mountain? You can have that with the Thermos Vacuum Insulated Food Jar, and it even comes with a full-size spoon, folded right in the […]
February 21, 2014
Water to get excited about! ACTIVATE is a special vitamin water but with a twist – literally! The vitamins are held in their patented cap, allowing the ingredients to stay fresh and potent until you are ready to drink. Then you just twist the cap, releasing the powder into the water and shake. The vitamins […]
February 21, 2014
Absolutely delicious! The TrailblazerGirl team was lucky enough to be sent a sampling of Earnest Eats products – Baked Whole Food Bars, Hot & Fit Cereals, Chewy Granola Bars, and Granola Planks. Filled with superfood grains like oats, amaranth, and quinoa and big chunks of dried fruit and whole nuts and seeds, these bars and […]
February 20, 2014
A bike bottle that doesn’t leak! The On the Fly Bottle by our friends at Nalgene is a great hard sided bottle with a easy-to-open top. As the name so aptly describes, you can open the top while “on the fly” with just one hand. It fits perfectly in most bike bottle cages. Made out […]
February 19, 2014
The gluten and dairy free superfood. Navitas Naturals Power Snacks are small squares of nutrient-dense, flavorful, energy bites. Certified organic and no refined sugars, these Power Snacks come in 3 flavors – Cacao Goji, Blueberry Hemp, and Citrus Chia. They taste healthy with little bursts of crunchiness from the chia seeds, and with their high […]
February 13, 2014
Super delicious goodness that’s good for you too! The TrailblazerGirl team had a field day trying out the yummy Granola Trail Mixes and Granola Cereals by our friends at Nature’s Habit. These are all natural and filled with choice ingredients like almonds, pecans, mangoes, raisins, cherries, and banana chips. The trail mixes come in 4oz […]
February 12, 2014
Another great product from our friends at NuGo! You may recall we shared their Stronger bars with you recently, and now, we’re happy to share their Slim bars. These yummy bars are a little more than half the size of the Stronger bars so they’re a good snack or pick-me-up as you’re heading up that […]
February 3, 2014
Our friends at NuGo sent us their recently launched NuGo Stronger bars. Wow! These high protein bars are great tasting – no funny “mouthfeel” or aftertaste that some high protein bars have. They have 25-27 grams of high quality whey protein (easily digested and absorbed) and are lower in sugar with no maltitol or artificial […]
January 31, 2014
Want your very own drinking fountain in your house? Our friends at the award-winning Dreamfarm have created a fun attachment called Tapi that turns your tap faucet into a drinking fountain. Pop this funky doodad on any straight-necked tap, squeeze the bottom and water flows out of the top so that you can drink water […]
January 31, 2014
Coming April 25, 2014. Bonjour Provence! Join Adventure Women for their Walking in Provence France adventure vacation. Spring is the perfect time of year to visit this beautiful area of southeastern France made famous by French Impressionists. Highlights include dramatic medieval hilltop villages, gorgeous landscapes with blooming lavender, wildflowers, and fragrant herbs, quaint villages with […]
January 13, 2014
Clever, clever. Dreamfarm is just the kind of company that TrailblazerGirl loves to find. They create innovatively designed products that solve problems. Their BBQ Clongs have so many useful features – tips designed to scrape your BBQ as well as pick up small pieces of food, easy to use lock to keep your tongs closed […]
November 25, 2013
A unique water bottle that helps you have a safer ride. The Relaj Water Bottle’s patented design allows you to safely drink ALL the water in your bottle without having to tilt your head or block your vision with the bottle. Ideal for cyclists but equally useful for exercise at the gym, running, or any […]
November 19, 2013
Gluten free and ethically sourced. You can feel good about eating BumbleBar Energy Bars. Their handcrafted bars contain organic ingredients from worker owned co-ops and family farms from around the world that are consistent with their mission of doing the right thing for people and the planet. BumbleBars are a chewy, sesame-based bar with around 180-210 […]
November 15, 2013
Crazy for nuts? Try No Opportunity Wasted (NOW) Energy Bars. Not your ordinary trail bar, these bars are made with white chia seeds to help regulate electrolytes, Manuka Honey to help boost your immune system, and have a 4:1 carb to protein ratio to optimize your energy levels during endurance activity. TrailblazerGirl especially likes the […]
November 13, 2013
Super hydration products without the sugar! Nuun has 3 tablets to meet your needs – Nuun Active Hydration (electrolytes), U Natural Hydration (electrolytes and vitamins with half the sodium of the Active Hydration formulation), Nuun All Day (vitamins and minerals). TrailblazerGirl is impressed that these tablets dissolve so easily (no mess or residual powder stuck […]
November 12, 2013
Yum! Who knew that staying healthy could taste so good?! attune Probiotic Chocolate Bars are filled with beneficial bacteria that improve digestion, immune function, and nutrient absorption by helping to rebalance your digestive system. Be sure to keep these bars at ambient temperatures or chilled to best ensure the efficacy of the probiotics. There are […]
November 6, 2013
Our friends at Polar Bottle did it again! They designed another fantastic water bottle to meet our TrailblazerGirl needs. Their new ThermaLuxe vacuum insulated water bottle is perfect for both cold and hot liquids. This stainless steel bottle has a dual-wall to keep our cold liquids cold for more than 24 hours and hot liquids hot […]
November 4, 2013
Healthy granola bars made from natural ingredients. With Element Bars, you can create your own bar or choose from popular bars in 3 different categories (Classic, Endurance, and Vitality). With the custom bars, you choose one of four bar cores (2 crunchy and 2 chewy), then add fruits, nuts, sweets, or boosts, and voilà, your […]