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 […]

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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 Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads Who Hike, Camp & Explore appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 14294 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2024/07/hiking-marion-mountain-trail-to-san-jacinto-peak/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:41:24 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=13939 San Jacinto via Marion Mountain Trail is one of the original SoCal Six Pack of Peaks challenge hikes, and I chose […]

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The post Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Women Who Love Hiking appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 13157 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 [...]

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The post 7 Leave No Trace Principles: How to Teach Kids appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 8932 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 [...]

The post How To Clean A Hydration Bladder The Easy Way appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 6273 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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