If you’re wondering what on earth the Garmin GPSMAP 67i hiking GPS does for you, I’ve got you covered! The video below goes through all of the menus to show you exactly what features are on it and what you…
Gear Review – Garmin GPSMAP 67i Hiking GPS
One of my “must-have” pieces of gear for any hike is my trail GPS. Currently, I use the Garmin GPSMAP 67i, an upgrade from a Garmin Montana 600. I really like the 67i’s power/accuracy, the long battery life, its hiking-friendly…
What Anne Wears on the Trail
No one says that I dress traditionally. But if you want a peek into what I like to wear when I’m out hiking, here are some photos (and links!) to a few of my outfits on the trail. Hint: They…
Tent for Seven – Book Review
I just finished reading a book called “Tent for Seven” by Marty Ohlhaut and his daughter, Grace Ly. I’ll just spoil the rest of the review for you and tell you to buy it – the book is engaging, funny,…
Eliminate Heel Slip & Heel Blisters – Video + Written Tutorial!
Last Christmas, I received a gift that would keep giving – Vasque Breeze LT hiking boots! But they gave me such terrible blisters that I couldn’t even wear them 3 miles in the local nature preserve. The internet came to…
The Best Gear to Look For at Thrift Shops & Garage Sales
If you know me, you know that some of my favorite stores are well-stocked thrift shops. And that there’s nothing I enjoy quite like a great deal at a garage sale. But if you find hiking gear at a garage…
Hiking Book Review: Utah Canyon Country
I have a review of a great book to share with you today: Utah Canyon Country: 20 Must-See Sites and Short Hikes by Laurie J. Schmidt. I’d had my eye on the book for some time, so when I was…
Gear Review: Camptrace Hiking Hat
Today I get to review two hiking hats from Camptrace! I love the bucket hat style for hiking; they keep the sun off of my face, ears, and neck – which given how light-skinned I am is a good thing. …
Kayak Review: Lifetime Lancer vs. Lifetime Zenith
We currently own four kayaks: Two orange Lancer 10ft. kayaks by Lifetime and two teal Zenith 10ft. kayaks, also by Lifetime. While they’re made by the same company and have some similarities, they’re very different boats. So I’d like to…
Kayak Review: Lifetime Lancer 100, Sundolphin Aruba 10, L.L. Bean Manatee 100
Last fall, my hiking group had the fantastic opportunity to test out three different kayaks on a small lake not far from where I live. We had a great time testing them (or should we call it playing around?) for…