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Hiking Wales with Adventures in Good Company
August 23, 2017
Coming September 10, 2017. Have you been to the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogeryllchwyrndrobwylllantysyliogogogoch? No, this isn’t a typo, it’s one of the towns in the tiny country of Wales that you’ll be visiting on the Hiking Wales tour with Adventures in Good Company. Starting in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, you’ll spend 10 days exploring this beautiful […]
Alpen Optics Wings Compact Binocular
August 14, 2017
All the better to see you with my dear! And see you will with the Wings Compact Binocular from our friends at Alpen Optics. We tested model #598, and we think you’ll be as impressed with them as we are. They have a magnification of 8X with high quality ED (Extra-low dispersion glass) and HD […]
Gear Aid FLUX LED Light and Power Bank
August 8, 2017
A heavy-duty powerhouse! The FLUX LED Light and Power Bank from our friends at Gear Aid will be a go-to for campers thanks to its dual purpose lantern and on-the-go power source. This little guy is built to last with a weatherproof casing made to withstand rain, sleet, snow and sand. With 82 ultra-bright LEDs, you […]
Zero K Cooling Wipes
August 7, 2017
Keep your cool…with Zero K Cooling Wipes! For those science nerds out there, you’ll recall that zero degrees Kelvin is the coldest possible temperature, hence the name Zero K to get you in the mindset for absolute coolness. The summer sun can leave us hot and sweaty, so the Zero K disposable wipes will be just what […]
Bite Helper
July 17, 2017
Sometimes, no matter how much bug spray you apply, those nasty biting bugs still get to you. Scratch no more with Bite Helper to the rescue! This magic wand uses heat and vibration to get rid of the insect venom that causes the itchiness by increasing blood flow and circulation to the area, relieving that itchiness […]
NO-AD Sun Care Body and Face Stick SPF 50
July 17, 2017
No mess. No excuses. NO-AD Sun Care! The Body and Face Stick with SPF 50 from our friends at NO-AD is just what you need to protect your skin from the summer sun as you’re out and about doing your TrailblazerGirl thing. The super convenient wide stick makes it easy to cover your body with […]
BullFrog Mosquito Coast Sunscreen Insect Repellent Continuous Spray SPF 30
July 13, 2017
Going outside? Applied your sunscreen? Applied your bug spray? Now you can do it all in one step! With the BullFrog Mosquito Coast Sunscreen Insect Repellent Continuous Spray, you’ve got sun protection and bug protection all wrapped up in one application! Hurrah! We are all for simplifying our life and this wonder-product takes care of two common […]
Coolcore Crush It Tee
July 11, 2017
Cool it with the Crush It Tee from our friends at Coolcore! Recently released, their new line of apparel features their proprietary fabric with chemical-free cooling technology that will result in a 30% reduction in body surface temperature. Now, we didn’t actually measure that 30% drop but we did test this top on a hot day (yes, […]
Search and Rescue Survival Guide Series
July 10, 2017
Designed by experts for professionals, but a valuable resource for everyone. The National Association for Search and Rescue has teamed up with the folks at Waterford Press to bring to you the Search and Rescue Survival Guide Series. These pocket size guides, Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival and Essential Knots for Search […]
Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City
July 7, 2017
Filled with fun facts and more about the Emerald City. Not the wizard’s Emerald City, but Seattle, home to the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Yet this is not your typical tourist guide book as David B. Williams shares more in-depth knowledge of the city’s history, little known gems, geology and geography in his new […]
Spony Baseball Cap
June 28, 2017
Wear it open or closed…the Spony Baseball Cap, that is! At first glance, it looks like a typical cap to shade you from the summer sun (or hide your tresses on a bad hair day!), but the Spony Cap is actually a very clever invention. The back seam is fashioned with a velcro closure that […]
Sawyer Products
June 27, 2017
Our friends at Sawyer have just about everything you need to enjoy the outdoors! They have a wide range of products to protect you against biting bugs, sun damage, injuries, and dehydration/water-borne illnesses. Before heading out, treat your clothing and gear with Sawyer Permethrin. This odorless spray does double duty by repealing the nasties like ticks, mosquitoes, […]
Tour de Lavender
June 27, 2017
Coming August 5, 2017. Cycle the sweetest smelling tour around! It’s the Tour de Lavender in Sunny Sequim (pronounced: “skwim”). Known throughout Washington as one of the few areas in this often rainy state that experiences sunny skies, a mediterranean climate, and low rainfall, Sequim also is well known for its fields of lavender, rivaling those […]
Women’s Adventure Camp at Camp Chief Ouray
June 26, 2017
Coming August 24, 2017. Why should kids have all the fun at summer camp? You can too at the Women’s Adventure Camp at Camp Chief Ouray! Located in Granby, 80 miles northwest of Denver along the Colorado River, this YMCA of the Rockies camp is on the 5,150 acre Snow Mountain Ranch. Enjoy activities galore with other women who enjoy […]
Action Wipes and Life Elements
June 22, 2017
Here’s a collection of indispensable products for the active TrailblazerGirl! Life Elements is a small, woman-owned business that creates healthy body care products. Action Wipes simplify your life when you don’t have access to a shower or just need to quickly freshen up. These large wipes (8″ or 9″ x 10″) contain all natural, ethically sourced, cruelty-free, anti-bacterial and cleaning ingredients, […]
Pop Up Grill
June 15, 2017
Thinking about grilling for Father’s Day or your next camping trip? Then check out Pop Up Grill, an award winning folding grill out of Sweden. This travel grill consists of 2 rings, 2 grates, 3 removable legs, and a ventilated basket for charcoal, and all of this fits in a carrying case. It can be used to cook right […]
Mayron’s Goods Sun Stuff
June 14, 2017
It’s time to be more vigilant about sunscreen, and we have something you are going to want to try. Mayron’s Goods Sun Stuff is a UVA/UVB broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF30. It goes on so smoothly, because it is formulated with certified organic oils including jojoba, coconut and avocado. No dry, flaking skin with this lovely […]
Complete Roof Top Hammock Stand Systems
June 9, 2017
The folks at TrailNest are taking car camping to a whole new level…on the roof! The Complete Roof Top Hammock Stand System includes stand, ladder, and floor. The proprietary mounting system attaches to almost any car roof bars in just a few seconds (no tools required!) and can support a weight of up to 250 pounds. […]
Thermacell Patio Shield Halo
June 9, 2017
Don’t get eaten by mosquitoes! Protect yourself with the Thermacell Patio Shield Halo. Create a 15 square foot zone of protection with this cordless, odor-free, quiet, very effective mini tower. Using no-mess butane cartridges, you have the option to install up to four cartridges giving you 48 hours of mosquito-free bliss. The cartridge(s) heat up and activate […]
World Oceans Day
June 8, 2017
Celebrate our oceans! Today is World Oceans Day, an annual observation to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. This year’s theme is Our Oceans, Our Future with a focus on encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future. There are loads of World Oceans Day events and activities […]
Five Star Whale Watching
June 2, 2017
A glorious day in Victoria, British Columbia warrants getting out on the water…with Five Star Whale Watching! With over 30 years of experience, Five Star Whale Watching is Victoria’s longest running family owned whale watching company. The vessel used is a double hulled, expedition catamaran that was designed for whale watching by whale watchers. It’s very stable, offering […]
MANDA Sun Paste
May 30, 2017
It’s the power of Thanaka! Not familiar with Thanaka? This is a paste made from the ground bark of trees grow abundantly in central Myanmar. The folks at MANDA created an Organic Sun Paste that takes full advantage of the natural sun protection, high antioxidants and effective moisturizing properties of this magical paste. Other organic ingredients used […]
Bushcraft First Aid
May 30, 2017
Hopefully you will not have need of the information in this book…but it is valuable information that every TrailblazerGirl should know. Bushcraft First Aid by wilderness experts Dave Canterbury and Jason Hunt is aimed at preparing you for those times when you or someone you’re traveling with is injured and professional medical help is no where […]
Ridgemont Monty Lo
May 25, 2017
Time to hit the trails! And our friends at Ridgemont have THE shoe for us TrailblazerGirls! The Monty Lo is a solid shoe described as a classic hiker that’s been slimmed down. Don’t be worried that they run narrow because this TrailblazerGirl’s slightly wider feet fit very comfortably in these true to size shoes. They […]