Backpacking Clothes

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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Guest post by: Jasper Baetens

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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If you’re new to hiking, or maybe hiking more and more and need to bulk up your outdoor wardrobe, it can be hard to choose what clothing to buy and what to actually wear hiking. Hiking in the summer means planning ahead for hot, sunny days, bugs and ticks, afternoon storms and even chilly nights. I’m excited to share what I wear and how I prepare for summer time hikes below. [Read more…] about What to Wear Hiking in Summer