Tag: hiking gear
Do you think trekking poles are for old people or people with weak knees? Think again. There are many benefits to using trekking poles when you hike. These are some of the advantages I personally enjoy. 1. Total body workout Your lower body has to carry your weight plus the weight of the backpack. Why
My old women’s Leki poles had a twist lock that didn’t work consistently, especially in the cold weather. On winter mornings, I used to find myself wrestling with the lock mechanism at the trailhead. It wouldn’t lock, and the poles would just keep spinning. After a while, I’d just give up and hike without it
I don’t consider myself as a gear junkie but my gear list keeps growing. I admit not all of the items in my backpack are necessary but they sure make the lunch at the peak so much nicer. My latest obsession is a blowup Teton seat cushion. I got it as a gift and now I
Recently we visited San Francisco, so I decided to check out one of the trails recommended by our guest blog, Top 5 Dog-Friendly Spring/Summer Hikes in the Bay Area by Hikes Dogs Love. Right before the trip, I had to say farewell to my beloved Salomon Ellipse GTX Hiking Shoes. After two years of weekly hikes,
Hiking Girl with Dog 