Amy
If you haven’t heard of them, Chill Angel is a brand of Merino wool nightclothes that are my go-to for travel and the outdoors. Why? The 100 percent wool wicks away sweat for a more comfortable night’s sleep in varied temperatures (you know how it is in hotel rooms…either freezing or hot!) and it never…
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I am not shy in proclaiming my love of LOWA shoes for everything from backpacking to traveling. I have worn LOWAs for most of my travel needs for the last five years, and have not looked back. My current favorite pair (the Aerox…see below!) have gone with me on women’s trekking trips in the Sierra…
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Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! There is so much to love about this classic-styled, streamlined, simple-in-all-the-best-ways Patagonia jacket! The Woolyster comes in options for both men and women and is ideal for those shoulder season trips in spring and fall when you’re not quite sure what the weather will do. The heritage design will make…
Read MoreSometimes I come across a travel accessory that’s so much fun, and so useful, it becomes my go-to holiday gift for fellow travelers. Such is the case with the new Royal Robbins Highlands Travel Scarf. Why? This beautiful yet simple scarf can be worn multiple ways, for multiple uses. It needs to be in everyone’s carry-on…
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The Vaya Tyffyn bento system is, without doubt, my new favorite bento box configuration. Yes, it’s a bit heavy, but you get 33.5 ounces of space, stacked in the following manner: 2 Inner containers (10.1 fl.oz capacity), each with partition and lid (oval shaped) 1 Inner containers (12 fl.oz capacity), (each) with partition and lid (oval…
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If you have an outdoorsy, travel-ready, adventure-seeking guy in your life (or are one yourself), if you don’t yet know about Ećoths, you’re missing out. This men’s line from Aventura Clothing focuses on comfortable, practical clothing, most of which is organic cotton and soft as butter. I know guys who don’t care one iota what…
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For consistent quality and a solid investment, I’ve long been a fan of Big Agnes tents. The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2 person is in their award-winning Fly Creek line, redesigned this year. Each of their Fly Creek tents now feature steeper wall architecture and a vertical door, so you get more head space and don’t…
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My favorite travel-ready women’s clothing line, Aventura Clothing, has one of my favorite fall/winter lines to date. Why? More and more organic cotton, always oh-so cozy and never wrinkling in my carry-on, and styles that look as good as they feel. You can read many more Aventura Clothing reviews from me here, and then read…
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If you travel and spend a good amount of time in the outdoors, you know the importance of protecting your eyes from the sun. Costa has long been among my favorite sunglass makers, so I tried out their Sarasota sunnies from their Del Mar collection. What caught my eye (pun intended): the frames! The ‘shiny seafoam…
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We’re well into back-to-school season for those of us getting degrees or raising kids here in North America. This fall, we tested out Granite Gear’s Higgins backpack, in their Campus line of lifestyle packs. The Higgins instantly appealed to my teen sons, who promptly fought over who got to use this retro, knapsack-style pack at…
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