Backpacking Clothes

I know wool hiking socks can seem like an intimidating investment – they aren’t cheap! But I truly believe they are essential for keeping your feet happy while hiking and backpacking.

Wool socks can also last many years if treated with love and cared for properly 😉 Read on to learn more about how to wash and dry your wool socks, plus where to get the best wool socks for hiking and backpacking.

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Wearing a skirt or dress to go hiking seems to be one of those things you either totally love or totally hate! That being said, I would recommend if you’re even a little curious about hiking or backpacking in a skirt – just try it!

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Oh, what to wear snowshoeing! To add confusion to the great what-to-wear debate, snowshoeing is one of those tricky activities where you can be cold and sweating at the same time.

That’s why it’s even more important to nail down a snowshoeing and winter hiking outfit that you love, that will keep you warm but not overheat throughout the day.

Below are my top picks for pants, shirts and jackets to wear snowshoeing.

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Admit it, how many of you outdoor lovers are running around this winter with totally smelly, greasy down coats on because you’re too afraid (or just too lazy) to wash them?

Been there, done that! Actually, more recently than I care to admit. I had put off washing my down jacket and sleeping bag for a long time after my most recent move because we suddenly had a top loading washer instead of an old trusty front loader (more on that later.)

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As cliche as it may be – a great hike really does start with great underwear! If you’re underwear is bothering you on a hike, rubbing the wrong way, chafing, or worse, leading to poor hygiene and infection, that can ruin your backpacking trip pretty quickly.

Lucky for us ladies, there are lots of options out there for hiking underwear that touch on almost every price point. Read on to learn more about what women’s hiking underwear is made of, how to choose the best pair for you and where to shop for women’s hiking underwear.

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It’s that time of year again, whether you love the snow and frigid weather or dread it with all your might, winter is starting to ramp up in much of the US. That means, we need to figure out what to wear hiking in winter!

I do believe it’s key for our physical – and mental – health to keep getting outside on a regular basis throughout the year, even when it’s cold out.

Outdoor activities like hiking, snowshoeing and skiing can help ward off Seasonal Affective Disorder, improve your mood, and help burn off all those holiday meals, drinks and treats.

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