Clothing
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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Arc’Teryx Soria Long Line Bra and Essent High-Rise Short for a Variety of Adventures
There’s often confusion about what constitutes “the best” activewear or work-out gear, and while plenty of excellent arguments can be made for clothing that’s breathable, anti-bacterial, or that wicks sweat away from your body—the real answer is that the best gear is what works for you. Lately, I’ve been testing out the Arc’teryx Soria…
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Recovery Comfort with Velous Footwear Oceanside Flip
Whether I’m at home or away, active adventures and workouts can leave me with tired feet. When I’m on the road, I often bring small massage balls to relieve some of the soreness afterwards. But my usual routine is to ignore them and press on. Recently, I’ve been testing out the Velous Footwear Oceanside…
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Protect your Biggest Organ with ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie from Outdoor Research
We’ve finally made it through the strange and unexpected weather storms that have been our Springe in Idaho and we are now entering the warm days of Summer. Long days in the summer sun have us wearing more clothes as opposed to wearing more sunscreen. The ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie from Outdoor Research has been…
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Keep it Light with Mountain Hardwear Women’s Trail Sender Short
Whether your plans are far-flung or close to home, hiking long or short distances, under the summer sun or in a tropical rain forest—lightweight shorts with great pocket space are appreciated by all travelers. On my pre-summer adventures, I’ve been testing out the Mountain Hardwear Women’s Trail Sender Short. It’s the brand’s lightest trail…
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Icebreaker Women’s ZoneKnit Merino Short Sleeve T-Shirt for Outdoor Adventures
In light of a lot of upcoming travel opportunities, I’m refreshing my spring/summer clothing options for outdoor adventures. Because I pack light, I like pieces that perform well, but that can always be used for other parts of my trip without looking too out of place. I recently tested out the Icebreaker Women’s ZoneKnit…
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Prana Halle Short II Is a Key Short for Summer
Summer isn’t summer without shorts. Sure, perhaps you wear them year-round, but for others the annual switch from pants to shorts in wardrobes are cause for celebration. Plus, shorts are travel essentials in many destinations. You may recall that a few months ago, I reviewed the Prana Halle Jogger II pants and placed them…
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Comfortable for Adventure: Outdoor Research Women’s Vantage Bralette
Bras can provide a necessary service, but bras that don’t breathe well or wick sweat are more than irritating, especially when you need to move on an adventure, are working out indoors, or are just walking around the block. Even if you get all your other clothing items right for the adventure, a bad bra…
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Adventure on with Patagonia Women’s Tadra Tank Top and Maipo Rock Crops
Now that spring has settled in and summer is around the corner, a lot of travelers are starting to think about refreshing their warm-weather travel wardrobe. The same goes for me. I did a major closet cleaning in December, and while I have plenty of gear to see me through seasons, I usually need just…
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