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There’s a place for lightweight hiking pants and there’s a place for more rugged-style work pants that are great for hiking, working outdoors, and even hitting the bar when it’s all over. Both are great when you need them, and lately, I’ve required a lot of the latter. That’s why I took my REI Co-op…
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Stylish sunglasses can look cool, but what happens when you need performance, too? Not all shades are great for adventure, as they can lack polarized lenses and sturdiness to accompany you through land and water excursions. But even when women find those badass sunglasses, they’re often styled for dudes and can have too large a…
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It’s always nice to have your tunes along when you travel. Whether you prefer sorting by genre or playlist, listen to entire albums in chronological order, or are lured to the storytelling of podcasts, our audio choices often enhance our journey. I’ve taken the Ultimate Ears Megablast speaker along on my recent road trips, and…
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When you go camping, does your canine best friend take over your inflatable sleeping pad, leaving you on the hard ground? Dogs aren’t always the most thoughtful sleepers, often preferring the most comfortable spot for themselves. And even when your pup doesn’t steal your cushion, you want to make sure he’s as comfortable as possible.…
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When you consider how many hours you spend on planes, boats, trains, buses, and cars, you might realize it’s worth the effort to make sure you’re as comfortable as possible. We might not all be able to afford purchasing first-class seats or scramble for upgrades, so comfort often comes in what we choose to wear.…
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In the important practice of carrying our own reusable bottles around so we’re not contributing to the plastic mess on the planet, we focus a lot on performance. Yes, bottle performance is a thing. You want yours to keep cold drinks cold as long as possible, not pollute you with chemicals, and be easy to…
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If you care only about the planet on Earth Day, or during Earth Month, or when someone gives you the stink eye when you throw your recycling into the trash, you might want to consider that opting for a sustainable life doesn’t have to be the huge hurdle that you imagine. Small steps are often…
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Spring’s hiking trails are all open (except those that still have some late winter snow), and there’s no reason you can’t get out there and see all the new life, from trees to wildflowers to the animals that make the great outdoors their home. Why not hit all those trails in durable, comfortable hiking pants…
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California has a way of making you feel that every spare moment must be spent outside, what with its diverse landscape, long coastline, and backbone of mountains. And even if your version of outside is the patio at the winery, it’s nice to spend your chill time as comfortably as possible. One of the dresses…
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For some of us, Earth Day is every day, but every April the topic seems to be front of mind for everyone. Being truly eco conscious isn’t as difficult as it seems, and often the overwhelming feelings about it all can be tamed when you consider that every step towards sustainability counts. Check out OluKai’s…
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