I’ve been hearing buzz about Healthy Back Bags (or HBB) for a few months now, and am glad to get my hands on one to try it out. What is a HBB? Essentially, it’s a cross-body sling bag, designed intelligently…
Whether you’re looking for winter gear to wear at home, or traveling somewhere with colder conditions, it’s important to know what you’re looking for in a jacket. What works for resort skiing doesn’t always work for cross-country skiing, and sometimes,…
These are the pants for the working man. Designed for those who have other things to think about, rather than if their pants are going to last, these 5.11 Tactical Pants are constructed to be tough and hold up under…
Before any major trip, I fret quite a lot about my shoes. Anyone traveling carry-on only understands why: shoes and boots take up the most room in my bag, so each selection had better pull its weight! For my most…
The impressive Solo Executive Collection Bradford Briefcase bag seemingly does it all. It brings a classic sense of style, a bit retro Mad Men-esque and a bit modern times, while holding a ton of stuff from paperwork to a laptop. It is the kind of briefcase that travelers of any age will enjoy
Base layers are a must for winter travel. Of course, they’re a no-brainer on an outdoor-focused vacation like a ski trip, but we bring base layers on city travel too, during the cold months. Right now, we’re in Europe, and…
For snow sports, socks are often an afterthought—until you realize that you don’t have exactly what you need to keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable for your outdoor pursuit of choice. Whether skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, ice climbing, snowmobiling, or…
The rugged Timberland brand has a lot more going on for it than meets the eye. Its collection of watches is designed for the avid outdoorsman that likes to wear his style on his wrist both inside and out.
The Timberland Cadion Digital Chronograph watch is easy to see in daylight with large numbers that do not appear faded when you look at them in harsh sunlight. In darker settings, the face can be illuminated to make it easy to tell the time. Of course, its large face makes it easy to see as well, and is in line with the latest trend of larger faces on men’s watches.
You don’t have to be a skier to want quality mittens for winter. Cold digits are one of the main reasons we quit doing things outdoors and head inside for a warm fire, cozy blanket and après-anything cocktails. But just…
As an American consumer and traveler, I hadn’t heard of Blundstone footwear, an Australian boot company. I’m very glad I was introduced! These classic boots have clean lines, rich leather, and rugged soles…basically everything you need in a quality winter and…