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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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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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People have asked me the question “Are hiking boots necessary?” multiple times over the years. I thought it was time to get the answer out there for once and for all – the best way to do this? Writing a blog post about it!
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A hiking friend of mine recently reached out, she was about to leave for a 4-day backpacking trip and was in the classic “I don’t know what clothes to bring!” predicament.
Once the weather starts to turn chilly again, the fear of being cold, or worse, wet and cold is real. On the other hand, you don’t want to lug around a bunch of extra, unnecessary clothes for 4 days on the trail if you don’t have to.
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