Clothing
As we begin to emerge from winter, it’s time to revisit your outdoor gear. What needs fixing, refitting, or replacing? How can you ensure that you have the right pieces for your outside adventures, whether they’re around home or farther afield? In an inspiring collaboration with Unlikely Hikers, Merrell has redesigned and updated one…
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The Away Signature Garment Bag will help you keep clothes wrinkle-free and looking fresh while traveling, and at the same time it is compatible and looks good with your other Away luggage. The garment bag is designed so that it can easily fit over any rolling bag’s retractable handle so that you can effortlessly roll it through the airport, the train station, or down the street.
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I’ve been working from home for the last decade, but as a travel and gear writer, I’ve always broken up the at-home monotony with plenty of work trips. Now, I see the same four walls all. the. time. Small comforts make all the difference, and when I find a product that excels during the work-from-home…
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I love Lowa boots and shoes so much, I now have half a dozen pairs in my closet. They are, to date, the ONLY shoes that do not give me blisters when I hike long distances, in part, I think, because of their generally wide toe box and their snug heel support. This week, I’m…
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It’s ski and snowboard season! Outfit yourself in Columbia Sportswear’s Powder Stash pant. I always appreciate Columbia’s dedication to quality outdoor wear that won’t break the bank, and the Powder Stash pant features most of the bells and whistles you’ll find on more expensive brands, without the sticker shock. Case in point: you get plenty…
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Retro is often a term thrown around when a product looks back in time to classic style, but it sometimes also means that look back is also in performance and functionality. When you’re looking for the benefit of current performance with the simple looks of yesteryear, it’s not always easy to find. But in some…
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When you head out into the cold, you want to bundle up. And we remember that easily when it comes to layering with tops and pants, but tend to forget when it comes to our hands, because moisture management and maintaining the right temperature are just as important. One of the most versatile options I’ve…
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This time of year brings a whole new set of activities that will keep you outside and in the fresh air. However, with the decrease in temps, your daly shoes are no use in the snow and ice. This year we are turning to Hillsound and their Flexsteps Crampons to ensure we play safely in…
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There are scarf people, and there are no-scarf people. Even if you’re not down with the lengthy fabric, there’s no disputing that some kind of fabric around your neck can keep you warmer in cold conditions. But long scarves aren’t always easy to bring along when traveling. Check out the North x North Merino Wool…
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Need to get on a plane this winter? Socially distancing outdoors or cozying up with your pod in a vacation rental or AirBnb? Tom’s Paxton slip-on is the shoe you need for your travel day…and your days by the fireplace. More substantial than Tom’s signature slip-ons, the Paxton is structured like an ankle boot but…
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