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Hi Kate, I live about 15 minutes away from you in Delaware! I'll be leaving the area in a couple months but I'd be happy to give you ideas of nearby trips. There aren't many good backpacking trails...

B4its2late - I've hiked in skimmies before and I honestly don't like them for the trail. They feel lightweight to the touch, but they certainly aren't "performance" material. They start to feel hot...

I had the Royal Robbins Discovery skirt for a long time. It had some mesh pockets and a zipper pocket, washed up nicely and dried quickly. Never wore it hiking because I was too big at the time (way...

^^^ Good luck! I was just about to post another +1 for the Diva Cup when I saw your final post that you're trying it. Yay! I hope you love it as much as I do.

I've never had to use it while...

If you have time and insurance, I'd recommend looking into an IUD. Thanks to the ACA, my IUD was absolutely free. Plus the added benefit of it reducing or eliminating your period (one less thing to...

I'm going to second the Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. Peppermint is really really good for problem skin. You only need a tiny drop of it for your face. I know everyone is saying that you likely...

Hmm, I always wondered why I see men doing this with their hair (and oddly enough, never females!) I might give it a try...if my hair ever gets long enough again.

Another vote here for braided...

On a search for good hiking underwear. I bought a pair of ExOfficio's and they fit well and perform great! However, I just heard about a brand called "Dear Kates" (www.dearkates.com).

Here's a...

mefisher, I would love to hear updates once you've had the chance to use it. I am a long-time Diva Cup user, and I recently got an IUD. My gyno said it is fine to use, but I have been too freaked out...

Thank you for this post! I joined this forum specifically for this section - I don't have many female hikers in my life and I get lost when it comes to gear. I've always hiked in normal bras because...