Hiking FAQ: Pants or Shorts for Hiking

Here’s a common question I get about hiking: Should you wear shorts or pants hiking? I say pants!  There are exceptions, but at 9 times out of 10, I’m team pants for hiking.  Here’s why I prefer pants for hiking, what pants I wear…

This Cheap Item is a Must have for Backpacking

The night before I backpacked the Trans-Catalina Trail (see posts on that here), my friend Brandon that I was backpacking it with came over to finalize our packing. As we were going through the shared items we’d need, he asked…

The Best Women’s Hiking Leggings (that also fit petites!)

Love hiking but don’t love trying to find hiking pants in your size that fit and look cute and are durable? Check out my favorite brand for hiking leggings: Athleta! Reasons I Love Athleta Leggings I love Athleta leggings because…

Best Outdoor Brands for Different Types of Hiking Gear

If you’re buying outdoor gear, I’d love it if you’d consider using one of the links in this post.  I get a small commission with no extra charge to you. A lot of times, I’m a cheap retail store, generic brand buying…

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