Bailey Bremner, Author at DuskHiker

Bailey Bremner

Gear Analyst

Bailey “PseudoSloth” Bremner is a Colorado-based adventurer. She has thru-hiked established trails such as the Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail. However, her real passion is hiking unique routes, such as the Western Wanderer Route from Canada to Mexico and the Alaska Four Range Route.

When she isn’t off hiking in the wilderness, Bailey can be found teaching math to middle schoolers, helping beginner backpackers get started in the outdoors, and spending time with her two trusty dog companions.

Articles by Bailey Bremner

Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles Review

A person is using a pair of trekking poles to help them cross a shallow creek in the woods.

Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles Review

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If you sometimes need a pole or two, this might be a great fit. They are uber-ultralight and don’t cost a pretty penny.

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles Review

A person wearing a backpack and holding some poles is standing on a trail catching their breath with mountain views and a desert behind them.

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles Review

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Carbon, cork, and long-lasting? Yes, this trekking pole has it. It isn’t the lightest, but this option is deluxe when it comes to more difficult hikes.

Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Review

A person wearing a backpack is walking towards the camera on a trail using the Distance Carbon trekking poles. The area is rocky, grassy, and hilly.

Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Review

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These ultra-light, compact trekking poles are perfect for ultralight backpackers and trail runners. They pack down small, set up quickly, and offer impressively streamlined features for fast-paced adventures.

Wagwear WagWellies Mojave Dog Boot Review

A close up of a German Shepherd Dog wearing the WagWellies Mojave while drinking out of a small pool on a slab rock.

Wagwear WagWellies Mojave Dog Boot Review

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Looks can be deceiving! These boots just might be your dog’s new favorite pair of shoes. Click the link to find out more.

Ruffwear Grip Trex Dog Boot Review

Close up of a small terrier wearing the Ruffwear boots on a trail in the desert with a mountain in the background.

Ruffwear Grip Trex Dog Boot Review

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Made specifically for hiking, these boots are durable with fantastic tread. Learn more about why these boots are well loved by many adventurers.

Muttluks All Weather Dog Boot Review

A close up of a dog trotting on a dirt path wearing the Muttluks boots. There is tall, yellow grass in the background.

Muttluks All Weather Dog Boot Review

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Is there a middle ground between hiking boots and mushing boots? This boot is doing its best to find out! Click here to learn more.

A Comprehensive Guide to Backpacking the Great Divide Trail

A person wearing a pack is hiking down a scree slope. There is a glacial blue lake in the valley below and mountains in the distance.

A Comprehensive Guide to Backpacking the Great Divide Trail

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This 700-mile trail through Alberta and British Columbia offers the rugged beauty of the Continental Divide with the added challenge of some off-trail travel.

Lone Star Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide

The trail runs through a leafy, green forest. The ground is covered in green plants and it is a sunny day.

Lone Star Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide

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With easy access from Houston, this 95-mile trail is great for beginners or anyone who wants to knock out a thru hike over a week long vacation.

Idaho Centennial Trail Guide

Landscape photo of a wooden suspension bridge spanning a good sized river. Beyond the bridge, granite peaks rise steeply making the valley deep cut.

Idaho Centennial Trail Guide

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Snaking its way the length of Idaho, this 1000-mile trail offers a rugged choose-your-own-adventure experience. It’s a challenging but beautiful thru hike.

Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide

Close up of some yellow cup shaped flowers and pink Indian Paintbrush flowers. There is a large mountain, Pyramid Peak, in the background.

Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide

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Hikers will experience oohs and aahs on the four pass loop in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness – a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora.

Pinhoti Trail Guide

A person wearing a rain jacket is sitting on a rock on the edge of a ridge looking out at the ridge on the other side of the valley. There is a small terrier standing next to them and the day is overcast.

Pinhoti Trail Guide

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Stretching across eastern Alabama and western Georgia, this thru-hike is a favorite starter pack trail for both beginners and seasoned thru-hikers building their endurance, thanks to its extended hiking season, unique trail towns, and relatively gentle terrain.

Baleaf Laureate Hiking Pants Review

A person wearing the Baleaf pants is resting against a tree in the woods drinking water from a water bottle.

Baleaf Laureate Hiking Pants Review

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Durable, breathable, and affordable, these women’s hiking pants offer great value for outdoor enthusiasts seeking comfort and performance in dry, warm conditions. Perfect for various activities.

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