The perfect daypack, or hiking backpack, is one of the most important pieces of gear a hiker owns. But with literally hundreds of daypacks and backpacks to pick from, how do you choose?
Over the years, I’ve tested dozens of women’s daypacks for hiking. Here are my 7 favorite day hiking backpacks for women – now updated for 2024!
Is backpacking on your bucket list? Do you dream of sleeping under the stars and waking up to mountain views, exploring the backcountry that day hikers never get to see? Backpacking is an incredible experience, and one thats changed my life in amazing ways! But backpacking for beginners can be…
Winter may be cold and snowy, but don’t pack away your hiking boots for the season just yet. Hiking in winter is my favorite way to alleviate those winter blues and explore my favorite hiking trails and National Parks like I’ve never seem them before. Learn how to stay safe…
No surprise here, but I’m obsessed with hiking. But you might be surprised to know that I wasn’t always this way. I started my hiking journey in 2014 to cope with stress in law school (and later solo hiking to cope with a s*&% breakup). I still remember that feeling…
Wondering what to bring on a day hike? Over the years I’ve made lots of mistakes when it comes to packing for a day hike. Thankfully, after tons of trial and error (and loads of research) I’ve zeroed in on the most important day hiking essentials, and put together this…
You may have heard about the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace – but do you know what they mean? Every year millions of Americans visit our parks, forests and deserts looking for adventure in the pristine wilderness. Sadly, every summer trails and recreation areas are littered with trash and…