Using Menstrual Cups While Camping

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9 Points About Using Menstrual Cups While Camping on Your Period

By Phoebe Hodina

Menstrual Cups: Because your period shouldn’t ever hold you back. Period.

Thinking of using menstrual cups on your adventures in the great outdoors (or anywhere for that matter)? Here are nine points to consider.

1. The cup is better for Mother Earth.

In a lifetime, the average female uses between read more

Camping: What Is Your Style?

Camping: What is your style?

The Exhilarating World of Women Camping: What Is Your Style?

By Iris West

As summer comes to a dramatic but scintillating close, it wouldn’t hurt to squeeze in a last-minute camping venture into the great outdoors. Well, there’s something alluring about a woman’s camping experience. Maybe it’s a wonderful way to get that sun-kissed, summer tan that is the envy of all your friends. Or perhaps a chance to get away from all the hustle and bustle of your everyday doldrums of life and work. No read more

How to Prepare For Motorcycle Camping

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How to Prepare For Motorcycle Camping From a Woman’s Point of View

By Daniela Schoenberg

As a woman motorcyclist, you want to make sure you’re prepared for your exciting camping adventure. Taking your bike on a long ride to the great outdoors is a great way to spend time with friends, family, or just by yourself.

Whether you’re going for a short ride/stay or you’re in for a longer adventure, these are the things you need to know for your trip.

Before You Hit The Road

Make sure your bike is ready to go. If read more

REI Mountaineering Skills course review

REI Mountaineering Skills

Brazen Review: REI Mountaineering Skills – Snow Travel – Level 1

By Emily Pennington

I’m hurtling headfirst down an icy slope, tips of massive pine trees whizzing past my eyes as I wield my ice axe as hard as I can against the snow. My legs twirl around chaotically until I’m right side up again, digging the tips of my hiking boots hard into the side of the ridge. “STAB THE MOUNTAIN IN THE FACE,” my instructor, Eddy, yells from fifty yards away, and I do. I skid to a stop, my cheeks pink read more

Repel Mosquitos from Your Campsite, Naturally

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By Phoebe Hodina

Dealing with mosquitos

While the mosquito is a part of the ecosystem, it’s probably our least favorite part. Additionally, heavy exposure to DEET has been linked to all kinds of symptoms such as: headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, shortness of breath, and is particularly toxic for small children.

Here are some other, more natural options.

Lavender

Lavender not only smells fabulous—but it’s great for repelling mosquitoes as well!

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33 Top Rated Hiking and Camping Gear on Amazon

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This Top Rated list compiled for women outdoor adventurers only features products with at least 4.3/5 stars and 25+ reviews on the global Amazon platform.

By Kelly Price

When you’re out in the wilderness, it’s just you, Mother Nature and your gear. It’s critical for every product you bring with you to (1) do its job perfectly and (2) leave the smallest footprint possible. The By top rated gear on this list has been put to the test by thousands of explorers just like you, and read more

Where Should You Pitch Your Tent?

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By Lucy Gomez

While established campgrounds offer you restrooms, water and points for your electrical equipment, you have to deal with people going in and out. If you are tired of the noise, the time is now to set off on your own adventure. Gather your gear and head into the wild. Just make sure that you read these tips on how to find a good tent campground.

For the camper, choosing where she sleeps read more

Top Ten Tips for Solo Females Headed to India

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By Emily Pennington

So, ever the over-achiever, I did an enormous amount of research before embarking on my first solo trip to India. I jumped on phone calls and talked extensively with girlfriends who had been before, in addition to scouring top travel blogs and sites like TripAdvisor and HostelWorld. Below are the tips I found most helpful – many of which I discovered on my own out in the wild. Enjoy!

1. Cover Yourself.

I know, I know… It’s not the most feminist approach to open up with SHIELD YOUR BODY FROM read more

Mountain Camping Holiday Preparation

Mountain Camping

6 Great Tips on Preparing for a Mountain Camping Holiday

By Kerry Anders

Not all holidays have to be spent laying on a beach. It can be just as relaxing to spend time camping and hiking in the mountains. Indeed, the beautiful surroundings and fresh air of mountain camping will do wonders for your health and well-being. A holiday in the mountains is a great way to unwind. To maximise your enjoyment of such a trip, there’s quite a lot of preparation to do though. Here are six great tips to help read more

Film Project: Don’t Date A Girl Who Treks

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By Marinel de Jesus

Editor note: Click here if you haven’t yet read the original post ‘Don’t Date A Girl Who Treks’.

And now to announce a very exciting film project to promote women who love the great outdoors, Marinel shares this exciting development in her own words…

BACKGROUND

A few months ago, I attended an outdoor film festival in Washington, DC that focused on the adventure films that were produced by artists from all over the world. The work presented was certainly read more

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