https://sheexplorestheusa.com Hiking & Backpacking | Outdoor Gear Reviews | USA adventures Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:11:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-SETU-watermark-black-e1678001752398-32x32.png https://sheexplorestheusa.com 32 32 197297252 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/06/my-complete-outdoor-gear-list-updated-2026/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:46:18 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=30224 This outdoor gear list is the result of six years of hard, real-world testing on the trail and at camp, helping […]

The post My Complete Outdoor Gear List (Updated 2026) appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 30224 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/05/mountain-hardwear-mineral-king-all-season-tent-review/ Fri, 08 May 2026 06:11:36 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=29030 The Mineral King All Season tent by Mountain Hardwear is a rugged upgrade to one of my favorite shelters. I’ve used […]

The post Mountain Hardwear Mineral King All Season Tent Review appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 29030 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/04/outdoorsy-van-rental-review/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=28975 A little over a year ago, a camping trip through the Death Valley backcountry with friends in truck campers and [...]

The post Outdoorsy Van Rental Review: First Vanlife Experience appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 28975 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/03/hyperlite-mountain-gear-elevate-22-review/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:20:50 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=28589 The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 review you’ll find here is based on a full year of real use: day hikes, […]

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The post Altra Lone Peak 9+ Review: LP9+ vs LP9 vs GTX vs LP8 appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 27392 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2025/11/alltrails-app-review-free-vs-paid-is-it-worth-it/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:21:55 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=25520 If you’ve ever searched for a new hike, chances are you’ve used or at least heard of the AllTrails app. It’s […]

The post AllTrails Review: Free vs Paid (Plus & Peak): Is It Worth It? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 25520 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2025/01/the-new-altra-lone-peak-9-vs-lp8-lp7-hiker-review/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:33:29 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=17167 The Altra Lone Peak 9 has officially hit the market, and as an avid hiker, I was eager to put them to the test. The Lone [...]

The post Altra Lone Peak 9 Review: 7 vs 8 vs 9 vs 9+ Comparison appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 17167 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2024/11/review-of-the-garmin-gpsmap-67i-satellite-communicator/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:30:35 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=6136 Review of the Garmin GPSMAP 67i and comparison to the GPSMAP 66i, Mini 2 and InReach Messenger plus[...]

The post Garmin GPSMAP 67i Review & Which InReach Suits You? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 6136 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2024/03/the-new-altra-lone-peak-8-vs-7-hiker-review/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:15:04 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=12882 Altra recently launched the Lone Peak 8, and I couldn’t help but buy a pair! In this post, you’ll find my […]

The post Altra Lone Peak 8 Review & Comparison to Lone Peak 7 appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 12882 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2024/01/review-of-the-950-goose-down-lark-10-ul-sleeping-bag/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:30:14 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=8356 After five years of owning it, it’s about time I updated this Feathered Friends Lark 10 UL sleeping bag review. With […]

The post Review Of The Great Lark 10 UL Sleeping Bag appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 8356 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/12/rei-flexlite-air-chair-review-and-top-alternatives/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:13:44 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=10079 If you're an outdoor enthusiast who loves camping and backpacking under the stars, you'll appreciate the REI Flexlite Air [...]

The post REI Flexlite Air Chair Review and Best Alternatives appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 10079 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/07/review-of-the-mineral-king-tent-by-mountain-hardwear/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:48:37 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=6928 When it comes to choosing a reliable tent for your outdoor adventures, quality is crucial. That's why the Mineral [...]

The post Mountain Hardwear Mineral King Tent Review (2P & 3P) appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 6928 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/07/how-to-dehydrate-food-at-home/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:46:20 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=7545 Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy meals outdoors in beautiful places! With my food allergies and [...]

The post How to Dehydrate Meals for Backpacking: A Simple Guide appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 7545 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/06/review-of-the-new-womens-altra-lone-peak-7/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:56:46 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=6789 Altra Lone Peak 7 trail running shoes are the latest pair I purchased to hike this summer, and I have taken […]

The post Ultimate Altra Lone Peak 7 Review (by a Hiker) appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 6789 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/05/how-to-clean-a-hydration-bladder/ Thu, 25 May 2023 08:44:24 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=6273 Hydration bladders can be an essential part of staying hydrated while adventuring. But even if we only fill these water [...]

The post How To Clean A Hydration Bladder The Easy Way appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 6273 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/05/review-of-the-nemo-tensor-ultralight-insulated-sleeping-pad/ Mon, 08 May 2023 05:54:00 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=10094 Wondering if the NEMO Tensor sleeping pad is still a smart buy in 2025? I’ve been using their insulated model for […]

The post Which NEMO Tensor Sleeping Pad to Choose in 2026? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 10094 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/04/why-should-you-invest-in-quality-backpacking-gear/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:17:47 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=6135 Backpacking is a great way to reconnect with nature and has become more and more popular in recent years. However, one [...]

The post Backpacking Gear Buying Guide: Splurge or Save? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 6135 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/03/best-adventure-gear-stuff-you-need-for-epic-adventures/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:09:41 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=5678 I've been camping and backpacking for several years now, and people often ask me about my favorite adventure gear, and if I [...]

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