Adventure Gear
Indyeva Sahra Short: The Beginning of a New Era
In times of turmoil, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The year 2018 was a challenging period for the fashion industry where luxury brands faced a lot of criticism for their exploitative practices and expensive products. With consumers becoming more conscious and ethical about what they buy, the demand for sustainable…
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Light Your Way with Thousand Traveler Magnetic Bike Lights
One of the things I always pack on a trip is a bike light. Even if I’m not traveling for a specific cycling trip, I may end up renting a bike, and lights aren’t often included. Sure, I could bike around in the early morning and late evening without a light, but why tempt fate…
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Helly Hansen Women’s Rapide Lifaloft Air Jacket Lets You Pack Light and Stay Warm
While I’ll admit that I’m not a “carry on no matter what” traveler, due to some of my adventures being rather gear intensive, I do try to avoid checking a bag. That’s especially helpful this summer, as the airline industry tries to get back up to pre-pandemic service levels despite there still being a pandemic.…
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Arc’Teryx Soria Long Line Bra and Essent High-Rise Short for a Variety of Adventures
There’s often confusion about what constitutes “the best” activewear or work-out gear, and while plenty of excellent arguments can be made for clothing that’s breathable, anti-bacterial, or that wicks sweat away from your body—the real answer is that the best gear is what works for you. Lately, I’ve been testing out the Arc’teryx Soria…
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Salina Polarized Sunglasses from Costa
It’s been 15 days of intense rain, clouds and extreme sunshine here in Costa Rica and my Salina Polarized Sunglasses from Costa have been through it all! I was fortunate enough to get the beautiful teal colored frames for this magical trip. I paired them with the 580G Gray Polarized Lens to help ease the…
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Protect your Biggest Organ with ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie from Outdoor Research
We’ve finally made it through the strange and unexpected weather storms that have been our Springe in Idaho and we are now entering the warm days of Summer. Long days in the summer sun have us wearing more clothes as opposed to wearing more sunscreen. The ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie from Outdoor Research has been…
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Park Pack from Uncharted Supply Co
Guest Writer: Ryan R. A rifle, some ammo, my strapping and able 17-year-old son and his shiny new adventure vehicle… big hopes today for a black bear! Off we go with an exciting new prospect to our existing gear – The Park Pack by Uncharted Supply Co. My initial impression of the Park Pack…
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Breeo Searplate Griddle
Can you smell it? The BBQs in your neighbor’s backyards are heating up and proteins of choice are hitting the grill plates while bellows of smoke fills their yards. But across the fence, in your own yard, on your own Breeo Searplate Griddle, your dinner is hitting the heat and the only thing following you…
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Adventure on with Patagonia Women’s Tadra Tank Top and Maipo Rock Crops
Now that spring has settled in and summer is around the corner, a lot of travelers are starting to think about refreshing their warm-weather travel wardrobe. The same goes for me. I did a major closet cleaning in December, and while I have plenty of gear to see me through seasons, I usually need just…
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Costa Salina Sunglasses Combine Lifestyle With Performance
Now that the sun is coming back into our lives from the shorter days of winter, it’s time to assess available eyewear. I’m pretty light sensitive, so I have a stash of sunglasses in many places: the car, the table in the foyer, my purse, and my shopping bag. There’s also a back-up collection of…
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