When setup correctly, tarp shelters are like magic. With the right setup, you can stay dry in the rain,  block rain, create a shady area to eat lunch, or even

When wild camping or backpacking, I usually don’t bother with a shower.  I’m fine being stinky for a few days.  But sometimes it’s really nice to take a shower.  Like

Merino wool is an awesome material with great properties like wicking sweat away from your body, helping regulate body temperature and not smelling terrible after 20 minutes of hiking like

Kari Traa is a Norwegian brand launched in 2006 by the Olympic skier of the same name.  They make clothing “for women, by women” with a focus on clothes for

When hiking on packed snow or icy conditions, traction spikes aren’t just a “nice to have” item.  They should be considered an essential piece of safety gear.  And, yes, there

Because I live in Serbia, I don’t always have a lot of options for backpacking gear (most brands won’t ship here!).  So, while I was able to find bear spray,

Women’s long underwear (aka long johns, thermal underwear or base layer bottoms) have come a long way.  Not only are there some really cool designs available, but there are long

For the longest time, I refused to buy expensive backpacking clothing.  I was certain that all those “experts” who recommended Merino wool (or other pricy materials) were just part of

At 5’1”, I’m a pretty short woman.  This means that most adult sleeping bags – even the ones made for women – are too large for me.  Luckily, there are

The weather is getting colder, you still want to go camping but you don’t want to buy a new (and probably expensive!) sleeping bag.  So, you are wondering whether you