Gear

  • Biking,  Cycling Gear,  Gear,  Gravel Riding,  Product Reviews

    Favorite Cycling Gear 2021

    It’s been a while since I did a biking gear post (2017 to be exact). So here’s an updated gear list, aimed toward gear I use when gravel riding. *None of these items are sponsored! This is just my honest opinion on gear that I like. Purist 26 oz water bottles I can’t believe it took me this long to find a great cycling water bottle. I had been using freebie bottles that I’ve received over the years, drinking water that tasted like plastic during my rides. Well, no more of that. “Purist treatment infuses the bottle’s interior with silicon dioxide to prevent odors, stains and mold from attaching to…

  • Gear,  Hiking

    Jen’s Favorite Hiking Gear 2020

    It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a gear list, so I figured now would be a good time for an update. I’ve done a lot of hiking this fall season after a long break due to my ACL injury and surgery recovery. But now that I’m *almost* back to baseline, I’m working my way back to long-distance hikes with more elevation. Here’s the hiking gear I’m loving right now. Patagonia Nine Trails 26L Pack I got the Nine Trails pack at the end of last season and didn’t get to use it until this year. The *only* thing I don’t like about it is that the adjustable straps…