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July 19, 2026

Is AllTrails+ (Pro) Worth It? Maybe, It Depends On How You Hike

July 19, 2026/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Is AllTrails+ (Pro) Worth It? Maybe, It Depends On How You Hike

Hiking has become the most common past time for people coming out from the pandemic and those seeking more connection with nature. But is upgrading to AllTrails+ (or Pro) really worth it? Here’s my honest review.

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June 09, 2026

What To Wear Hiking: In Summer, Spring, Fall & Winter

June 09, 2026/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
What To Wear Hiking: In Summer, Spring, Fall & Winter

So, what to wear hiking when you’re outdoors and in summer, spring, fall and winter? And why is appropriate outdoor clothing so important? The key reason is “comfort” and protection against elements such as hypothermia. Wearing the right clothing that’s suitable for changing altitude, terrain and alpine areas are critical.

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April 08, 2026

9 Best Hiking Watches With GPS (Latest!)

April 08, 2026/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
9 Best Hiking Watches With GPS (Latest!)

Just imagine if you knew that you could get all your accurate pacing, elevation gained and distance, it makes hiking on that day much easier. Here are the best hiking and backpacking watches to purchase this year!

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April 07, 2026

Best Smartwatch For Cycling & Outdoors 2026

April 07, 2026/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Best Smartwatch For Cycling & Outdoors 2026

if you’re super critical about mileage being perfect, I have rounded up the best smartwatch for cycling and riding all day featuring Garmin, Samsung, Polar Apple and other brands.

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March 22, 2026

Why I Love These Gifts For Outdoorsy Women In 2026

March 22, 2026/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Why I Love These Gifts For Outdoorsy Women In 2026

Here are some cool, reliable and unique personalized outdoor gifts for women in 2022 that they could use during their travels, at home or anywhere that will remind them of the great outdoors.

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August 23, 2025

Best Hybrid Bikes Under $500 For The Do-It-All Cyclist [2026]

August 23, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Best Hybrid Bikes Under $500 For The Do-It-All Cyclist [2026]

If budget is your main concern, the following bikes are the best hybrid bikes under $500 for men and women that ships worldwide. You could use it as a city bike or go on a long commute. A hybrid will do them all, on a shoestring budget within reason.

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August 06, 2025

Real Talk: The Best Women's Padded Cycling Shorts For All Sizes [2026]

August 06, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Real Talk: The Best Women's Padded Cycling Shorts For All Sizes [2026]

Let’s talk about padded cycling or bike shorts for women — we have come a long way in fit, size and design. If you’re new to the cycling world or have already been few years into your journey, you would know that fit is everything. Here is the full list of recommended women’s cycling shorts for all sizes.

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August 06, 2025

Best Women's Cycling Kits & Jerseys That Are Actually Flattering

August 06, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Best Women's Cycling Kits & Jerseys That Are Actually Flattering

With the vast majority of products catered towards either beginner’s stuff or expensive, high-end stuff, it is hard to sort of strike a balance. Here’s where I dug deeper and found the best women’s cycling or bike kit featuring jerseys and bib shorts that are actually flattering and not ugly.

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May 04, 2025

14 Best Hiking Apps I Actually Used (Free & Paid)

May 04, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
14 Best Hiking Apps I Actually Used (Free & Paid)

Here are the best paid and free hiking apps that can be used across any hiking trails regardless of whether you’re an iOS or Android user.

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April 18, 2025

12 Best Minimalist Hiking Shoes and Boots (Men & Women) 2026

April 18, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
12 Best Minimalist Hiking Shoes and Boots (Men & Women) 2026

There are reasons why people love minimalist hiking shoes and boots simply because they’re able to feel the earth beneath as they walk and be as lightweight as possible! Here are the best minimalist hiking shoes and boots for men and women in 2025.

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March 19, 2025

10 Best Tents With Porches & Screen Rooms For All Outdoor Activities

March 19, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
10 Best Tents With Porches & Screen Rooms For All Outdoor Activities

Instead of dealing with a huge 10-person tent for the extra space, suggest getting a tent with a porch or a screen room instead. Many tents for outdoor activities today are adding porches or screen rooms in addition to the main room.

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March 05, 2025

Is This The Best Sustainable Crossbody Bag? A Look At The ALPAKA Metro Crossbody Bag

March 05, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Is This The Best Sustainable Crossbody Bag? A Look At The ALPAKA Metro Crossbody Bag

I have to admit when it comes to finding the best sustainable metro crossbody bags out there — it is tough to find something that fits with my lifestyle. Here’s reviewing the ALPAKA Metro Crossbody bag!

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March 05, 2025

Which Trail Running Shoes Are Best for Wide Feet in 2026? My Picks!

March 05, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Which Trail Running Shoes Are Best for Wide Feet in 2026? My Picks!

Which is the best trail running shoes for wide feet? If you are a hiker living in hot countries and prefer trail running shoes over bulky hiking shoes or simply want a trail running shoes for real trails, here’s my picks.

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March 01, 2025

12 Best Portable Camping Fridges For Road And Trails 2026

March 01, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
12 Best Portable Camping Fridges For Road And Trails 2026

A portable camping fridge is probably the most important item when you’re overlanding on a trip in a campervan or hitting the trails. Here are the best camping fridges.

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January 23, 2025

15 Best Cameras for Hiking and Backpacking: Built for Ruggedness

January 23, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
15 Best Cameras for Hiking and Backpacking: Built for Ruggedness

For me, it’s the moments, portraits, stars and just being able to catch a glimpse of humanity and peek into their universe that really makes me want to choose a camera as opposed to my smartphone cam! Here are the best backpacking and hiking cameras in 2022.

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January 12, 2025

11 Best Comfy Women's Daypack for Hiking In 2026

January 12, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
11 Best Comfy Women's Daypack for Hiking In 2026

Materials, sizes and weight matter when looking for the best women’s daypack for hiking and one that lasts for years. Here are the best lightweight women’s hiking daypack.

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January 08, 2025

The Best Sleek Minimalist Travel Backpack In 2026

January 08, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
The Best Sleek Minimalist Travel Backpack In 2026

This list of having the ultimate and durable minimalist travel backpack for travel in 2022 will work for you if you are backpacking for your first trip or an individual who prefers to travel light.

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January 02, 2025

What To Bring On A Day/Short Hike: The Complete Essentials In 2026

January 02, 2025/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
What To Bring On A Day/Short Hike: The Complete Essentials In 2026

What to bring on a day hike or short hike? You’re probably wondering, aside from a good pair of shoes, food, water, phone, GPS system, what should you bring. Here are some of the day hiking essentials.

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October 02, 2024

10 Best Camping Kettles For The Outdoors [Updated]

October 02, 2024/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
10 Best Camping Kettles For The Outdoors [Updated]

Kettles can make all the difference when going camping, but nobody wants to hike up a mountain with a household appliance strapped to their backpack! Whether you’re out for an overnight trip in the woods or car camping with your friends, one of these options should suit your needs.

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September 21, 2024

From Cities to Trails: The Best Travel Backpack for Asia [My Picks!]

September 21, 2024/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
From Cities to Trails: The Best Travel Backpack for Asia [My Picks!]

If you’re travelling for 6 months in Southeast asia or even for 3 months, the right travel backpack should ideally be compact, small and be able to carry all that you need for countless months.

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Hey I’m Pashmina. I am a Malaysian traveller, storyteller, hiker and cyclist who quit my job in 2016 to travel to the Himalayas for 3 months. Since then, I have never stopped chasing the outdoors and love going to remote places and doing offbeat adventures! Learn more about me here.

I completed the Annapurna Circuit solo - get my digital guide here!

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