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Sanuk Cosmic Calypso Sandals Bring Comfortable Style to Your Feet
Flip-flops and slippas aren’t for everyone. To some of us, the sandals are a staple of our wardrobe—whether we choose the casual models for every-day wear or the leather versions for “dress up.” To others, they can cause challenges with foot comfort, especially with excessive toe-gripping. But that doesn’t mean you have to walk…
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With Mountain Hardwear’s Ghost Whisperer Snap Jacket, Warmth Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy
Zippers are awesome. But sometimes zippers are a pain when you don’t have two hands free to tend to them, like when you’re climbing or sipping a beverage. That’s when snaps are better. The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Snap Jacket offers an alternative to the beloved Ghost Whisperer Jacket by replacing the zipper with…
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Wear Your Favorite Park with Swiftwick Vision Six Impression National Park Socks
National parks have been called “America’s best idea,” and every year, the most well-known of U.S. National Parks see record visitation numbers. While it’s indeed true that we should care for our parks and consider lesser-visited sites as a way to spread our love around, keeping those parks on our minds is often what gets…
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Upgrade Your Mountain Biking Gear with Patagonia Dirt Roamer Series
Gravity geeks enjoy dirt trails—from wide-open flow to hardcore single-track. And while one might imagine that any clothing item that can get dirty will do, performance pieces are ideal for wicking sweat, keeping chafing at bay, and staying comfortable. The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Series includes items that any MTB enthusiast can love, whether you dedicate…
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Vim & Vigr Compression Legwear Is Like a Hug Around Your Legs
The days are long past when we thought compression legwear was for athletes or health concerns like lymphedema, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), or pre- and post-surgical applications. And compression socks have grown up, too, with a variety of support levels, from everyday wear to medical grade. There are also a wide variety of colors, designs,…
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Taste Nature with Juniper Ridge Botanical Teas
It’s true that the terroir of a place—the environmental conditions, especially soil and climate—influences grapes grown for winemaking, as well as any food or drink ingredient. The taste of a place is often what helps us understand that destination more deeply, beyond the top things to do or buy, when we visit. It’s also often…
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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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Summertime Comfort with Jungmaven Sun Short
Summer casual clothing feel wonderful when you’re outdoors in the sun, but continuing that carefree feeling through the year is easy—whether you move it indoors in the colder months, or you’re traveling somewhere warm. Growing up, I had a regular habit of practically living in shorts and adapting to the changing weather by pairing them…
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Stay Warm and Stylish in Icebreaker Women’s ZoneKnit Merino Long Sleeve Half Zip
In my forever struggle to use only a carry-on bag while traveling, I’m constantly scrutinizing my wardrobe to get the best multi-use out of it. Clothing items that can look great at the dinner table but also have enough solid performance characteristics to take out on the trail (or wherever I’m adventuring) are items that…
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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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