gear blog

The Blissful Hiker’s favorite gear and honest assessment of said gear.

ask me anything! volume 1 answers

February 4, 2023 2 comments

Answers to your questions about packing gear, planning for success, how to manage contact lenses on trail.

January 17, 2023 0 comments

It’s the first ever “Ask Me Anything,” your chance to send me any burning backpacking-related questions.

April 20, 2022 2 comments

A wee bit of luxury in a 2-ounce pillow makes all the difference on Blissful’s recent Arizona Trail hike.

November 15, 2021 2 comments

The highest rating of Five Anitas for pants made of soft, durable fabric that’s both rugged and stylish.

June 6, 2021 3 comments

Backcountry Foodie provides recipes that are nutritious, light-weight, easy to make and cheap.

May 12, 2021 9 comments

Designed for all the places you ‘go,’ the Kula Cloth is an essential piece of gear for female hikers.

March 12, 2021 1 comment

Thermoregulating, breathable, odor resistant and durable, Ibex merino is also very comfortable.

February 14, 2021 0 comments

Replacing the alicoop’s zipper pulls so she can go on one more big trail, was shockingly easy.

December 23, 2020 4 comments

Like and share The Pee Rag on Facebook and you’ll be entered to win pairs of Balega socks!

December 3, 2020 0 comments

These socks swaddled my feet and stayed dry, but were not durable enough for a backpack trip.