Clothing
proof. Leak Proof Underwear
In my concerted and continued effort to become more of a minimalist when it comes to my travel gear, I have made 2021 the year of trying period products that are not only practical for travel and daily use, but also cut down on the single use plastics and trash I create. After having both…
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CAMP Cove Sunglasses from SHWOOD
At the Outdoor Retailer Show this last August, I snuck into the prettiest sunglass display I have ever seen. Sunglass frames made from seashells, wood, flowers and acetate. Expecting the variety of materials would make for a heavy frame, I was pleasantly surprised by how light the SHWOOD frames were. There are 4 collections in…
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Entrepreneur Highlight: Lindsay Theken of HeadPeace Headbands
Get to know the one woman show behind the bright and beautiful pieces at HeadPeace, Lindsay Theken. How did you get your idea or concept for the business, HeadPeace Headbands? I will be honest, I had never done anything this entrepreneurial before. Looking back, I was probably way out of my element. I had been listening…
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Combine Run Time with Adventure with Saucony Stopwatch Tops
Classic running shirts are also great adventure shirts. Think about it. They’re made especially to wick sweat away while you’re active, which is also what you want when you’re out hiking and biking—not only when you’re running. And packing fewer items that do many things well is ideal for keeping your bags light when you’re…
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Title Nine is Making Traveling Easier and More Fashionable
“I’m in love! I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!” -Buddy the Elf Title Nine is a woman run business that has been around since 1989. Title Nine’s belief is that the outdoors and a good workout can cure the soul and I have to agree. Having shopped Title Nine for many…
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Wander Far and Wide with The North Face Women’s Wander Tank and Short
Whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors close to home this summer, or are off on a distant adventure, having comfortable sporty clothing items are part of the recipe for enjoyment. Versatile pieces that can take you from the trail to a socially distanced backyard barbecue don’t have to be fancy—they just have to perform well…
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Take Comfort on the Road with Salomon Predict 2 Running Shoes
You may be used to running on the roads around home, but not all roads are created (or maintained) equally. Finding a great running shoe that adapts to you and the terrain on which you train often takes some time, but when you do find that “just right” shoe, you’ll want to take it along…
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Stay Light with Hoka Clifton 8 Shoes
Whether I’m planning to get in some running time on my travels, or I just want an excellent, comfortable shoe for walking around in a new place, I usually bring along a pair of running shoes. With better stability than dress shoes (as well as the ability to wear them all day without tiring my…
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Stay Campground Cozy with Patagonia P-6 Label Uprisal Sweatpants
Whether you’ve spent a day hiking or have just set up your tent, it’s always a great feeling to shed your daytime clothes and put on something cozy for hanging around camp. Who cares whether you’re glamping, car camping, or doing something more adventurous? When you sit down and take a big breath in the…
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Hit the Trail in Fjallraven Abisko Midsummer Zip Off Trousers
Sure, you could bring pants and shorts on a hike, but when you have a good pair of zip-off pants, you have both in one. The traditional problem with these types of pants for women, though, is that zip-offs were mostly just men’s pants sized smaller. They didn’t fit a woman’s body very well, and…
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