Columbia Omni-Freeze Zero T-shirt
John trail-tests the Columbia Omni-Freeze Zero T-shirt after being introduced to the new fabric by a Columbia rep at the grand opening of REI Jacksonville.
Dirty Girl Gaiters
If it's tick season, or if it's going to be wet and muddy, we break out our Dirty Girl Gaiters. Here's why we don't leave home with this piece of gear.
Hiking Boots For Florida?
This question keeps popping up: what are the best hiking boots? John explains how, through trial by trail, he figured out what works for him. His advice? Keep trying.
Hiking Sandals: Light On Your Feet
Can you go lightweight on your feet when hiking? John explains his trial and error with lightweight options and preferences for when to wear lightweight shoes and sandals
How to Layer for Florida
Folks who don't live in Florida assume that we're warm and sunny all the time. Not so. Winter days can be cold and damp. Your best defense: pile on those layers!
Keen Targhee II Hiking Boots
My primary boot for backpacking in Florida is the Keen Targhee II hiking boot. They are waterproof - which means they're good anywhere but in a deep swamp - and provide excellent ankle support. They look sharp enough for a wedding, too.
Kilted
When we arrived home yesterday there was a package on our doorstep from Mountain Hardwear: a hiking kilt for John to test in the wilds of Florida.
Merrell Moab Ventilator
My old lightweight Hi-tec boots, bought years ago, finally started to wear out. I dug them out of storage earlier this year when I started my Florida Trail trek across Seminole County along the paved bike paths. It was time to give my feet and legs a break …
Merrell Moab Ventilator Hiking Boots
In Florida, you need to worry about your feet getting wet when you hike. Often. My Merrell Moab Ventilator mid hiking boots are my go-to pair for whenever we are headed out on day hikes.
Tilley Hats
When we met, both of us owned Tilley hats and wore them for most of our outdoor activities. Sandy's had the same one for years; I've gone through several. Here's why.