How to Choose The Best Sleeping Bag For Camping or Backpacking There is a myriad of options to consider when selecting the right sleeping bag for camping or backpacking. Understanding your use case and needs for sleeping can help you narrow down the...
Patagonia trucker hats are seriously my favorite. I’ve tried to sport other trucker hats from various brands (from well-known to custom creations), but always keep coming back to my beloved Patagonia Master Chief Trucker Hat. This month, I’ll...
Top Women’s Gear Picks for January
What’s in your kit? Here are three of my top gear picks for the month of January – all gear picks are items that I use and love.
The one piece of gear you’ll want in the mountains. In our household, we tend to think of outdoor clothing as tools, just like any good piece of gear. Well, the Patagonia Women’s R1 Fleece Hoody is just that – a exceptionally good piece of...
Bomb Proof Women’s Bibs That Will Keep You Warm & Dry Overall, the women’s Black Diamond Front Point Bibs are a burly option that will protect you against the elements and keep you warm in snowy conditions. Great, minimalist functionality...
Kristan is an outdoors gal who loves to spend her time skiing, trail running, and backpacking as much as possible. Kristan has backpacked the John Muir Trail, ice climbed in the North Cascades, and skied throughout North America. Kristan is AIARE 1 avalanche certified and an experienced alpine climber and mountaineer.
Kristan Bauer