Clothing
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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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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So, I did a thing… I signed our family up for the #52hikechallenge for 2021. 52 hikes in 52 weeks! With all the planning and actual hiking, I wanted to share with you some clutch finds that have made our hikes more enjoyable! Minus 33 Mini Crew Socks Starting at the most important place, the…
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Cyclists often have a preference about their terrain. Road bikers, off-road or mountain bikers, and stationary bikers all care about the gear necessary to their specific pursuit, and sometimes that gear can be used across all categories. But sometimes, what works best for the road doesn’t necessarily cross over well for dirt. Machines for…
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The Maya frames are the newest offering from Costa and hands down, they are my favorite frames I have ever reviewed from Costa! The Maya frames is sassy with a hint of the iconic 1950’s cat-eye that is best for a smaller face. I opted for the Shiny Coral Tortoise frame with the gray polycarbonate…
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I’m always down for lightening my luggage. It doesn’t matter if I’m checking a bag or carrying it into the cabin, whether I’m driving with it or lugging it on my back. I want to bring as little as possible, weighing as little as possible, to do everything that I need. That results in less…
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While most of my travels have been based around outdoor activities, it can be challenging to pack light for multi-activity trips. It’s why I choose most of my clothing pieces based on performance and versatility. Almost everything has to do double duty. When I head out on the road again, I’m bringing my Hoka…
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One of the things I have not missed in this past pandemic year is the occasional need to take my shoes off at security checkpoints in airports. Sure, TSA PreCheck lets travelers skate this requirement, but it’s still necessary at checkpoints without PreCheck and most international airports. I’ve long loved OluKai’s drop-in heel design…
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Warmer temperatures and post-vaccine travel are calling, and whether you’re choosing to venture out sooner or later, it’s time to take stock of your stash of summer outdoor gear. Do you remember what you loved about your shorts? Or, did you make a mental note to get a pair that fits your adventure lifestyle a…
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The best travel clothes fit your lifestyle. And when you’re packing light and require clothes that can work for you in a variety of scenarios, you need pieces that are comfortable, perform well, and look good. The more I travel, the more I’m able to pare down what I pack, and multifunctional pieces are essential.…
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