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AVON 39
January 14, 2015
Various dates and locations throughout 2015. Step up to the AVON 39 challenge! Over the course of a weekend, you’ll walk 39 miles to help raise funds to fight breast cancer with the Avon Foundation for Women. The total distance that you walk is up to you, but if you “earn your 39”, that means […]
Pacifica Lotion Wipes
January 13, 2015
No more messy, greasy lotion bottles spilling in your gym bag! Now you have a better option with Pacifica Lotion Wipes. These 100% vegan, cruelty free, biodegradable wipes will transport you to a warm tropical island with their wonderful scents like Tuscan Blood Orange, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Indian Coconut Nectar, Tahitian Gardenia, Island Vanilla, and […]
Zubin Axe
January 9, 2015
The ultimate trekking pole! TrailblazerGirls will be amazed by the many attachments for the Zubin Axe. Grab this “multi-tool survival staff”, made out of sturdy hickory wood with a comfortable, ergonomic, rubber grip, on your next hiking adventure. The complete kit comes with useful and cool attachments: axe, saw blade, compass, fishing spear, hunting spear, […]
Sierra Sage Everyday Travel Pack
January 8, 2015
All natural. All organic. This handy Everyday Travel Pack by our friends at Sierra Sage has a sampling of their great products that are perfect for the on-the-go TrailblazerGirl. Lip balms and Dry Skin Care have a special combination of organic oils including Calendula Flowers which are known for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties, making […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2014: Most Innovative Items
January 7, 2015
There were so many interesting and innovative items reviewed in 2014, and our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their pick of the top 3 (just in case you missed them last year!). First, experience life in a bubble with GrandLodge! Providing a unique camping experience, GrandLodge consists of a spherical-shaped, inflatable half opaque pod […]
Top Outdoor Events of 2014
December 15, 2014
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 2014 reviews in the Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the outdoor festival called the Amazing Earthfest in Kanab, Utah, held in May. […]
Explore II UpSki Complete
November 21, 2014
Who needs ski lifts, gondolas, and trams? Check out UpSki and their newest model, the Explore II. It’s like a giant parachute (they call it a wind mountaineering canopy) that allows you to ski up a 35-45 degree slope with the power of the wind. Though you’re being towed up the mountain behind this big […]
Rota Vicentina, Portugal
November 19, 2014
Vamos caminhar! (Let’s walk, in Portuguese) The Rota Vicentina is a long distance path that travels along the southwest coast of Portugal. A total of 350 km, the route is comprised of the Fisherman’s Trail which covers trails used by locals to get to beaches and coveted fishing spots and the Historical Way that runs […]
Trimble Outdoors Navigator App
November 18, 2014
Don’t get lost again! Download the Trimble Outdoors Navigator App, and you have free (yes, free!) GPS navigation and mapping for your next outdoor TrailblazerGirl adventure. Compatible with both Android and iOS phones, this app uses the GPS built into your phone and works in remote areas even when you don’t have a cellular or […]
Kinivo EB12X Portable Rechargeble Battery Pack
November 13, 2014
Such a hassle when your electronic devices die when you’re out and about. Our friends at Kinivo designed the EB12X Portable Rechargeble Battery Pack to make sure that you won’t have that problem again. It’s compact yet super powerful at 12,000 MAh – that means that on a full charge, you recharge your smartphone at […]
Bali for “New Years Eve!” with Women Traveling the World
November 13, 2014
Coming December 26, 2014. Spend New Years Eve in exotic Bali. The folks at Women Traveling the World have planned an 8-night adventure on the beautiful island of Bali to celebrate New Years Eve. Highlights include visits to local villages, temples, and a Pearl Farm, participation in a cooking class to create an authentic Balinese […]
Lawson Hammock’s Blue Ridge Camping Hammock
November 12, 2014
Combine a hammock and a tent and what do you get? A comfortable night’s sleep with the Lawson Hammock’s Blue Ridge Camping Hammock! Designed for backpackers, it weighs in at 4.25 lbs, packs down to 22″ by 6″, and can hold up to 250 pounds. With the rip-stop nylon rain fly and no-see-um netting, it’s […]
Death Valley National Park, California
November 12, 2014
Timing is everything, and now is the right time of year to visit the hottest place on earth. Death Valley National Park. This is the driest and lowest place in North America, and while summertime temperatures may reach over 120 degrees, November’s temperatures are in the very comfortable 70s. Perfect for a hike through this […]
GearWagon 125 Camping Trailer
November 10, 2014
A cargo trailer and camper all-in-one! The GearWagon 125 Camping Trailer weighs in at 560 pound (empty) and can hold up to 1,000 pounds of gear. The hard shell pops open, and you can set up the tent and vestibule very easily. With the four deck panels, which are stored along the sidewalls when not […]
The Original Nomad Collapsible Tub and Water Heater Coil Combo
November 7, 2014
Portable hot tub…how cool (or should we say, hot!) is that! The Original Nomad Collapsible Tub and Water Heater Coil Combo is a vinyl-sided circular tub that fits inside a 14″ x 16″ 30″ duffel bag for transport. Once you’ve assembled the tub, the stainless steel heater coil can be connected to the tub, and […]
Serengeti Migration Camp, Tanzania
November 4, 2014
Get your game on! The Serengeti Migration Camp is located at the northern edge of the Serengeti, the starting point for the famous annual migration of the wildebeests. Accommodations consist of 20 elevated canvas tents with hardwood floors, luxurious furnishings, en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, and your own private, wrap-around deck with […]
ION Audio Clipster Active
November 4, 2014
Music on the go! The Clipster Active by our friends at ION Audio is a great speaker for the active TrailblazerGirl. Super durable with a rugged rubber covering, this is the ideal speaker for all your outdoor fun, especially with the detachable mount and strap allowing easy installation to your bike, as well as the […]
Treinen Farm Corn Maze
October 27, 2014
Open now through November 9, 2014. No Halloween would be complete without a corn maze! Check out Treinen Farm’s The Owl of Athena Corn Maze. This massive 15 acre maze is Wisconsin’s largest, and you’ll have miles of paths to get lost in. You’ll be given a map with only a portion of the maze, […]
LuminAID Solar Light
October 24, 2014
What a great product! The LuminAID Solar Light is compact (about the size of your cellphone) and solar-powered. Simply inflate the pillow surrounding the light, and you have a diffused light source that can float or hang from your backpack, tent, or tree. It has a low setting and a high setting and lasts up […]
Lake Quinault Lodge, Washington
October 24, 2014
Nature-loving TrailblazerGirls will swoon over Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1926, this rustic wilderness lodge designed by Robert Reamer, the architect responsible for the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, is set on a tranquil lake in Olympic National Park and Forest in western Washington. Loads of outdoor trails surround the lodge, and during the […]
Waitukubuli National Trail, Dominica
October 16, 2014
The Caribbean’s first long distance walking trail. Explore Dominica’s Waitukubuli National Trail, a 115-mile grand tour of this 750 square kilometer island in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea. It’s divided into 14 segments ranging in length from a little under 4 miles to 9 miles, and depending on the difficulty level (easy […]
Matador Pocket Blanket
October 15, 2014
A cute little bundle that is so very useful! The Matador Pocket Blanket is just the thing for TrailblazerGirls to have in their backpacks when out hiking or at the beach or out for a ride (you get the idea, anytime!). When it’s folded up, it’s only 3 inches by 4 inches, but it opens […]
Tentsile Stingray
October 10, 2014
Hanging in the trees! That’s what you can do on your next camping trip! The Tentsile Stingray is a tent (yes, a tent!) that you hang in the trees and is big enough to sleep 3 people. This 13′ x 13′ x 13′ tent is suspended from 3 trees with special ratchet straps and can […]
Volt Cracow Women’s 7v Insulated Heated Vest
October 9, 2014
With the cool fall weather, it’s nice to have a little extra heat. Whether you’re on that snow-covered mountain or a chilly hike, you’ll be pleased to have the Cracow Women’s 7v Insulated Heated Vest by Volt. It may look like a thin vest, but there are actually 3 heating zones embedded in the chest […]