women’s gear

Raider’s Fanny Pack : Toiletries And More

Raider’s Fanny Pack : Toiletries And More

Up the trail, the sun glimmered off an iridescent waist, rainbow reflections hitting the dirt path. Grown-out blonde hair tucked loosely into a bun. A stray stand comes loose in...

Jan 14, 2018 : Katie Doane
Raider’s Gear Review And Other Stories

Raider’s Gear Review And Other Stories

My fellow hiker trash, welcome! What lies before you is all the hiking gear I used to finish my 2017 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I've included, sizes, weights and ...

Jan 14, 2018 : Katie Doane
Gear Review: Women’s Big Agnes Sunshine Hooded DownTek Jacket

Gear Review: Women’s Big Agnes Sunshine Hooded DownTek Jacket

I never go backpacking without a puffy, and this is my new favorite. Find out why!

Dec 16, 2016 : Carla Robertson
Gear Review: Women’s Outdoor Research Aspire Rain Jacket

Gear Review: Women’s Outdoor Research Aspire Rain Jacket

Outdoor Research Women’s Aspire Rain Jacket Basic Specs: waterproof breathable GORE-TEX with Paclite, 100% polyester 13.7 oz. pocket acts as stuff sack $215 I tested the

Apr 16, 2016 : Carla Robertson
Dear Outdoor Apparel Companies

Dear Outdoor Apparel Companies

Dear Outdoor Apparel Companies: I like colors besides purple and teal, and I don't have a special affinity with flowers. Sincerely, Zoë.

Feb 13, 2016 : Zoë Symon
Gear Review: Katabatic Gear Sawatch Sleeping Quilt 15

Gear Review: Katabatic Gear Sawatch Sleeping Quilt 15

Gear Review: Katabatic Gear Sawatch Sleeping Quilt 15   Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Introduction: Katabatic is one of those killer small name

Jan 20, 2016 : Maggie Wallace
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Women’s Micro Thermostatic Jacket

Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Women’s Micro Thermostatic Jacket

Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review.  Hikers are aware that temperatures in the mountains can change quickly and without warning. Because of that, maybe the

Nov 2, 2015 : Maggie Wallace
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Women’s Mobile Mummy 800

Gear Review: Sierra Designs Women’s Mobile Mummy 800

Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. I live in New Hampshire, which is the home of winter. Recently, spring appeared and shocked everyone. To celebrate, I...

Jun 2, 2015 : Maggie Wallace
Early Impressions: Nemo Rhapsody 15° Down Sleeping Bag – Women’s

Early Impressions: Nemo Rhapsody 15° Down Sleeping Bag – Women’s

Note: The following is my early impression of the Nemo Rhapsody 15 degree sleeping bag. I will either update this review or write a separate one later in the season.  With another long distance

Apr 7, 2015 : Carlie Gentry
Gear Review: Gregory J53 Backpack

Gear Review: Gregory J53 Backpack

Gregory is one of the most popular pack brands you will see on the trail. This review will focus on Gregory's women's internal frame pack, the J53. The J53 was donated...

Mar 25, 2015 : Madison Dragna