Most of the gear women need for backpacking is exactly the same as for men. However, there are a few women-specific backpacking items you might need (and won’t find on

I’m a petite woman who is barely above 5 feet tall and my torso length is just 14 inches. This makes it incredibly difficult for me to find backpacks which

I’m very lucky in that I have a flexible work schedule and a very regular period.  I almost always try to schedule my camping trips for times when I know