Clothes, Footwear

The HOKA Speedgoat 4 lives up to the reputation of the HOKA brand with its comfort and cushion, combined with great traction.

Dirty Girl Gaiters will be great for desert hiking, and keeping out dirt and debris.

The Salomon Sense Ride 3 is a comfortable, dynamic shoe that lets me feel the trail beneath my feet while performing like a beast!

Choosing a trail running shoe for hiking can be overwhelming. I’ve laid out the criteria.

The Feathered Friend’s Women’s EOS Jacket is very warm for it’s weight, in the light to ultralight category. The EOS jacket is perfect for 3 season hiking!

I spent some time debating between the ATR 5 and the Speedgoat, but ultimately went with the ATR 5 due to comfort, and larger toe box. The Speedgoat was a little too narrow for my foot, and the impact was a little stiffer, more like a running shoe.

The Voormi Women’s River Run Hoodie is a comfortable, durable good looking layer. It’s light weight also make it a great addition for backpacking.

The Kora Beanie is comfortable and fits well. It is small and easy to pack – a versatile little piece of clothing.

I spent some time debating between the ATR 5 and the Speedgoat, but ultimately went with the ATR 5 due to comfort, and larger toe box. The Speedgoat was a little too narrow for my foot, and the impact was a little stiffer, more like a running shoe.

Layering correctly in changing environments and temperatures is very important. My layering system has definitely changed over the years, and is unique to my body requirements.