Women backpacking

My story of backcountry camping starts in the spring of 2014 with a guided trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I was hooked. I have dedicated my life since to spending as many days under the stars and out of my bedroom as possible. And admittedly have been extremely lucky in that I have never k

Getting into the outdoors can be intimidating for any number of reasons (will I be eaten by a bear? how do you poop in the desert? is my biodegradable soap actually okay to use?) not the least of which is the hefty financial investment. After an almost decade of hiking, backpacking and general spend

I've tried a lot of hiking and camping gear over the years and there are some items I just keep coming back to. For me, a piece of gear gets the tick of approval if it does what it performs as advertised, lasts a long time, is lightweight and easy to pack, and is comfortable. I also try to purchase from brands that support sustainable practices and are doing good in the world. In this blog post I am sharing a round-up of my 2019 holy grail hiking and camping gear items... things I now…

After years of trial and error, here is the backpacking gear and hiking clothing that I return to over and over again.

“There seems to be a miscommunication, that UL just means driving up miles but what it can mean is including so many more people.” JPD began our conversation talking about conceptions of UL as exclusive and elitist—we both had several stories of our gender and gender expression being an issue in the wider outdoor community.

Backpacking Essentials: everything you need from pack and tent recs, cookware and clothing favorites, safety non-negotiables, and more.

Want to try out backpacking? Find out everything there is to know about trip planning, periods in the wilderness, backpacking gear, and more with this detailed backpacking guide for women.

What you need to know before your first backpacking trip, complete with budget and beginner-friendly gear recommendations to get you trail-ready.

Thinking about taking your first backpacking trip? Learn the things I wish I knew before hitting the trail with these beginner backpacking tips!

First time solo backpacking as a woman can be super intimidating. To help you plan, I'm sharing some must-know backpacking tips for women!