Stay Warm in Style: A Comprehensive Review of the Venustas Women’s Heated FELLEX® Hooded Puffer Jacket 7.4V

By Samantha Panzera | April 11, 2024 |
Get ready to embrace the winter season like never before with the Venustas Women’s Heated FELLEX® Hooded Puffer Jacket 7.4V. In my detailed review, I take you on a journey through the various aspects of this remarkable jacket. From its lightweight and comfortable design to its advanced heating elements, I share my experiences and insights to help you understand why this jacket is a game-changer. Whether you're out on a morning walk, hitting the slopes, or simply running errands in the cold, this jacket is sure to keep you warm and cozy while adding a touch of style to your winter wardrobe.

When Venustas asked if I was interested in testing their heated jacket, I was like, “Heck yeah!” I mean, who wouldn’t be curious about how a heated jacket works? So, naturally, I jumped at the chance! So, for a while now, I’ve been putting the Venustas Women’s Heated FELLEX® Hooded Puffer Jacket 7.4V to the test. It’s been my go-to jacket for everything from brisk morning strolls to rugged hikes, camping trips, snowshoeing treks, and even a bit of snowboarding fun. Over the past few weeks, I’ve really given this jacket a workout. It’s been with me through chilly mornings, challenging trails, and breathtaking mountain views, from Mt. Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park and the Cascades. Now that I’ve had the chance to really test out this heated Jacket, I’m eager to share my honest thoughts and experiences with you.

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Gear Review: Elegear’s Self Inflating Memory Foam Sleeping Pad For Outdoor Adventures

By Samantha Panzera | March 27, 2024 |
If you love camping, you know the importance of getting a good night's sleep. It can make all the difference between waking up ready to take off on a hiking adventure or stumbling out of the tent needing to clutch a cup of coffee first. In this gear review on Elegear’s Self Inflating Memory Foam Sleeping Pad, we cover all the details about the cool new innovative technology that combines the luxurious comfort of memory foam with the convenience of self-inflation.

If you love camping, you know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. It can make all the difference between waking up ready to take off on a hiking adventure or stumbling out of the tent needing to clutch a cup of coffee first. In this gear review on Elegear’s Self Inflating Memory Foam Sleeping Pad, we cover all the details about the cool new innovative technology that combines the luxurious comfort of memory foam with the convenience of self-inflation.

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Water-to-Go: The Ultimate Adventure Water Purifier Bottle

By Samantha Panzera | October 25, 2023 |
If you are a hiker, backpacker, or traveler the last thing you want is to get sick while out on your adventure from bacteria or a parasite in your drinking water. Having a reliable way to filter your water while traveling in different countries or while out on the trail is a must. No matter how beautiful a lake or stream may appear, there is always the chance of bacteria or a parasite such as Giardia. In this blog post, I will be doing a gear review on the Water-to-Go filter bottle.

If you are a hiker, backpacker, or traveler the last thing you want is to get sick while out on your adventure from bacteria or a parasite in your drinking water. Having a reliable way to filter your water while traveling in different countries or while out on the trail is a must. No matter how beautiful a lake or stream may appear, there is always the chance of bacteria or a parasite such as Giardia. In this blog post, I will be doing a gear review on the Water-to-Go filter bottle.

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Gear Review Of The TETON Sports Camp Pillow

By Samantha Panzera | August 28, 2023 |
Are you tired of stuffing your clothing into a makeshift pillow while camping or tired of bringing large bulky pillows on trips or considering upgrading your travel pillow? In this Gear Review Of The TETON Sports Camp Pillow, we will cover all the pros and cons of this camp pillow and its best features to help you decide if this pillow is a good fit for your travel adventures.

Are you tired of stuffing your clothing into a makeshift pillow while camping or tired of bringing large bulky pillows on trips or considering upgrading your travel pillow? In this Gear Review Of The TETON Sports Camp Pillow, we will cover all the pros and cons of this camp pillow and its best features to help you decide if this pillow is a good fit for your travel adventures.

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Gear Review Of The Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad

By Samantha Panzera | July 7, 2023 |
When backpacking you are often sleeping on rocks, roots, damp soil, snow, and other elements, and without a good sleeping pad, you will be feeling every rock and root and can be left having a miserable night's sleep. After a long day in the mountains hiking miles in the backcountry, the last thing you want is to be exhausted and sore from a bad night's sleep on top of aching from hiking. So in this article, I will be doing a Gear Review Of The Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad.

When backpacking you are often sleeping on rocks, roots, damp soil, snow, and other elements, and without a good sleeping pad, you will be feeling every rock and root and can be left having a miserable night’s sleep. After a long day in the mountains hiking miles in the backcountry, the last thing you want is to be exhausted and sore from a bad night’s sleep on top of aching from hiking. So in this article, I will be doing a Gear Review Of The Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad.

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5 Reasons to Buy LOWA Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots

By darlenepanzera | May 14, 2019 |
5 Reasons to Buy LOWA Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots

Hi, I’m Darlene Panzera, an adventurer, author, and mom, and I’d like to share 5 reasons why I decided to buy Lowa Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots.

Last year I bought a pair of hiking boots from another company that felt great when I tried them on in the store, but when I started hiking in them, they didn’t quite feel right. I kept telling myself they still needed to be broken in and that they’d be okay. I was so wrong! After several months of smaller hikes, I took a 6-mile hike to a fire tower in Washington’s Cascade Mountains and when I removed my boots my toes felt like they were on fire! The pain was almost unbearable. I had to face the fact that these boots were the wrong fit and I ended up giving them away to someone else even though I had spent over two hundred dollars on them.

This year when I went to buy new boots, I was more cautious. Below are a few of the deciding factors that led me to buy a pair of Lowa brand hiking boots:

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LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle: Hiking Gear Review

By Samantha Panzera | March 23, 2019 |
LifeStraw Go 2 Water Bottle: Hiking Gear Review. So what exactly is the LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking? The Lifestraw Go Water Filter Bottle filter removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria and 99.99 percent of protozoa, including giardia, cryptosporidium and e-coli.

No one wants to go on a trip and get sick, whether it is a vacation or a backpacking adventure. Filtering the water you drink while out on the trail is extremely important. No mater how pristine the water may appear to be, there is always the chance that there could be bacteria or a…

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