Adventure Gear
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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MiiR Climate+ Line Minimizes Environmental Impact
News of climate change is all around, and many consumer goods companies are making their own changes to minimize their inherent impact on the planet. An excellent recent example of a new offering by an existing brand is the MiiR Climate+ line, which consists of a 12-ounce tumbler, 16-ounce tumbler, and 20-ounce wide-mouth bottle. …
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Buff CoolNet UV Insect Shield Is No Joke
I promise, this is no April Fool’s post. As many of us switch from winter to spring/summer activities, we find that we’re dodging insects in the outdoors. Buzzing around our ears and in our eyes. Biting our arms and our legs. Quite frankly, it bugs. Sure, there are sprays and zappers and even our…
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WOMEN’S X-SCAPE NBK MID- BACK IN STOCK!
My daffodils are starting to peek their kelly green leaves out from the ground at my house and that can only mean one thing- It’s go time for spring sneakers. My favorite versatile shoe for spring 2022 is the Women’s X-scape NBK Mid rise hiker. If Care Bears could have designed a shoe to mimic…
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Teen Skiers Love Obermeyer Rayla Jacket and Jessi Pant
At the beginning of each ski season, I dread checking my daughter’s closet to see if her ski outfit from the previous year still fits. Ski clothes are notoriously pricy, and growing children slough off each season’s outfits like they’re shedding skin. Some families rent ski clothes for children, or even hit ski swaps to…
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