I was recently traveling in New Zealand, and while I have tons of Icebreaker merino clothing items at home, I couldn’t resist my regular visit to the Icebreaker store in the Auckland airport to see if I couldn’t add just…
A comfy chair has the power to make just about everything better. Cheering on your kids at a sporting event, chatting at the neighborhood block party, and of course, camping trips. My REI Co-op Wonderland Chair always comes car camping…
It’s not always possible to find a one-piece swimsuit that offers at least medium support and also looks sexy. In my searches, I’ve found solid, sporty suits, or suits that don’t look like they could hold up to simple adventures….
I’m always excited to see how long-trusted brands like Patagonia keep offering new versions of familiar items and improving their gear over time. Patagonia’s Black Hole series of duffels, backpacks, totes, and cubes are beloved for being able to last…
If you’re a frequent camper, you understand that single-use plastic bottles of water from the grocery store are anything but the easy way to ensure you’ve packed all the water you need. Investing in a reusable container such as the…
Nobody likes jet lag, whether it’s on vacation or once you’ve returned home. It keeps you from being able to fully enjoy your time when awake, and often keeps you from getting quality sleep. I recently returned from a trip…
As I age, I’m more likely to be warm than cold, and the long-sleeved sweatshirts I used to wear on airplanes have been replaced with thinner short-sleeved shirts. That usually works, but sometimes on long-haul flights, the temperature is even…
Much of my life revolves around water, specifically the ocean. That means a lot of my outdoor gear is made to withstand weather conditions near oceans around the world, as well as water conditions on and below the surface. A…
In a pinch, I’ll use my regular, everyday sunglasses while cycling. If I’m just biking from here to there, or zipping around d town, the occasion doesn’t always seem to call for specialized eyewear. But when I’m on a cycling…
Fall is often considered an in-between season when temperatures are neither too hot (like summer) nor too cold (like winter). Some days, a long-sleeved shirt is enough, but other days may require a jacket. How do you solve that? A…