Clothing
Casual Comfort: Patagonia Women’s Organic Cotton Roaming Joggers
We all want to be comfortable when traveling, whether it’s a road trip in our own vehicle or a long flight crammed into increasingly shrinking airplane seats. It’s a bonus when we can wear clothing that isn’t restrictive and can be worn for other purposes on our travels. I’m always in search of the…
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Arc’teryx Women’s Atom Hoody Performs Well as Midlayer or Standalone Jacket
It’s not quite the “one ring to rule them all” approach, but packing only one jacket is the smart traveler’s way to rule the carry-on vs. checked-bag conflict. In winter, that means excellent performance across a range of weather conditions and output levels—whether you’re out skiing the backcountry or exploring a new-to-you city. The…
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Stay Warm and Dry with Mountain Hardwear HiCamp Shell Jacket
When the weather’s cooler, we’re usually in search of two types of jackets: those that keep you warm, and those that keep you dry. At home, we may have space to store both, but when we’re traveling, it’s ideal to have those attributes in one jacket. The Mountain Hardwear HiCamp Shell Jacket is a…
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Embrace Warmer Temperatures with Roark Men’s Shorts
As we slide into fall and winter, we’re tempted to follow retail focus on cold-weather clothing. But many of us live in climates that are still warm enough this time of year, or we’re planning trips to escape to some of those places. It’s totally legit to be thinking about shorts right now. I’ve…
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Wild Rye Cozy Chic Lifestyle Clothing
I’m constantly in search of great travel clothing items that are comfortable and also look good. And I’m especially excited when I find a piece that can dress up or dress down my outfit, depending on what I’m wearing with it. The Wild Rye Ingrid Technical Work Shirt is made from 95 percent recycled…
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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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