https://sheexplorestheusa.com Hiking & Backpacking | Outdoor Gear Reviews | USA adventures Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:20:03 +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 […]

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The post How to Save Money on Outdoor Gear with Amazon appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 30874 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 […]

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The post AllTrails Review: Free vs Paid (Plus & Peak): Is It Worth It? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 25520 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2025/03/backpacking-the-california-riding-hiking-trail/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:07:58 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=18855 Backpacking the California Riding & Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree National Park had been a dream of mine. I finally [...]

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The post Big Pine Lakes: A Scenic 16-mile Hike in the Sierra appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 9067 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 [...]

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The post How to Dehydrate Meals for Backpacking: A Simple Guide appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 7545 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 [...]

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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 [...]

The post Best Outdoor Gear For Epic Backpacking Adventures appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 5678 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/02/how-to-shoot-star-trails-and-comets-photography-tutorial/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:58:05 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=3074 One of my favorite ways to disconnect and recover from crazy work weeks is to go sleep in the Joshua Tree wilderness. So [...]

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