Women's Tips from All Mountain Sports

After purchasing your backpack, we hope that you use it for some adventurous backcountry trips. The women at AlpineWoman have gone on some of these very adventures ourselves, and want to offer you some of the wisdom we have acquired. Having been on a variety of trips with both men and women, we have concluded that women have some unique challenges and... [Read more of this review]

For individuals who have never spent much time venturing outdoors, it is important to realize that nutrition concerns differ considering your location, chosen activity, altitude and weather. Women usually take their nutrition pretty seriously and tend to value a good meal, simple or elaborate as it may be. On extended trips it is very difficult to... [Read more of this review]

The term “hygienic” takes on a whole new meaning the further you are from a sink, shower, and toilet. Learning to redefine your previous understanding of feminine hygiene is important when wandering into the backcountry for any extended period of time, (even one night of camping, for some). Here are a few tips to make this transition a little... [Read more of this review]

by E.S. Cooking in the backcountry can seem bland and boring. Personally, though, I have had some of the best meals ever after a long day of hiking. I find that when I am that hungry and tired food tastes so much better than when I have cooked at home. For the most part this is true, but here are some additional tips when rice and beans and pasta and... [Read more of this review]