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If you’ve been shopping for hiking or backpacking gear recently, you may have noticed some women’s specific gear. I’m not talking about clothing or shoes (obviously we need those)… I’m talking about backpacks, sleeping bags and more. Often this stuff seems to follow the same tired formula: “Shrink it and pink it”. Brands make the same outdoor gear they make for men, but in smaller versions and in shades of pink (or purple, or baby blue) and call it women’s hiking gear. But gear for women has been getting better. The outdoor industry is waking up to the fact that women do actually get outdoors. And some of that women’s specific gear is actually designed with women in mind. I have a lot of experience evaluating gear (both on the trail and as part of my old day job), so here’s my take on which women’s hiking gear is actually worth buying. (And which things you can just buy unisex.)   Hey there: Some of the links in t...

  Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Any traveler with a camera understands how difficult it can be to find a backpack for travel, commuting, and your camera gear. I have personally struggled to find a comfortable, durable, and versatile travel backpack that also keeps my camera equipment safe, which is why I’m stoked to write this review for Boundary Supply’s Prima System Modular travel backpack . Unless my trip is mostly hiking and climbing, I always travel with a carry-on backpack to avoid baggage fees and precious time lost at the baggage claim. If you are like me, you like to travel as light as possible… but also travel with a camera and computer. Sometimes it’s hard to do both, but the Boundary Supply travel backpack does a good job at helping you travel efficiently and securely. We’ve reviewed, used and abused a lot of travel backpacks at The Broke Backpacker, which makes sense considering our name! There are so many great backpacks out th...

Share or save this post Pinterest Twitter Facebook Have you ever hiked through treacherous climates and rough terrain without a reliable pair of hiking sunglasses? Have you ever dealt with glare and snow or uncomfortable sunglasses that fall off your face? It’s not fun to hike without sunglasses for protection from the blinding snow; nor is it fun to constantly adjust your perpetually sliding sunglasses. Point blank, a reliable pair of hiking sunglasses will give you the extra comfort and reliability needed in the backcountry. In this guide, we’ll review the best hiking sunglasses for every type of adventure, and answer riveting questions like,  ...