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…
Practical Hiking & Outdoor Gift Guide 2024!
It’s that time of year again when we get to give (and hopefully receive!) new gear and hiking-related items. I’m super excited about this year’s gift guide; there are so many great products here that are practical additions to a…
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…
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…
Gear Review: Nalgene HDPE Water Bottle
What can I say? The Nalgene HDPE Wide Mouth Water Bottle (1-Pint) have done us incredibly well. Over the last 8 years they’ve been sat on, kicked, dropped, tossed, jostled together in a backpack, lost, found, and bumped all over the…