When I’m traveling to warm-weather destinations, I often trade my leather and heavy canvas tote bags and pouches for lightweight cotton and neoprene. When I’m really on target with my planning, that gives me a great tote to haul around…
Whether you’re traveling or at home, space to store your gear isn’t always a given. We don’t all have a gear shed in the backyard, extensive space in the garage, or even a spacious hotel room or tent. When it…
A few weeks before Covid shut the world down in 2020, a fellow airplane passenger snarked at me for wiping down my immediate surroundings with an antibacterial wipe. While I’ve never really had a consistent practice of avoiding germs and…
Unless you live in a place where snow is a regular winter visitor, it can be easy to forget that our beloved pup pals can need extra insulation beyond their fur when it gets cold. Certainly, some breeds like huskies…
It’s a new year, and whether you make resolutions or not, we all need to take care of ourselves a little more. Sure, travelers can power through long flights, uncomfortable seats and beds, and adventures both good and bad, but…
Whether you’re on a road trip, hitting the trail, or camping, those who love cocktails often find that carrying along all their favorite fixings is too much. Glass bottles are heavy, pouring ready-made drinks into zip-lock bags can be challenging,…
Now that we’re edging into the winter season, staying warm is top of mind. But part of staying warm is wearing clothing that also dries quickly and wicks moisture away when you’re active. Brave the cold weather with the Marmot…
It happens more than I’d like to admit: Boarding a plane when I haven’t had enough time to fully charge my phone or tablet. Especially now, when more airlines are relying on customer devices to deliver entertainment, having a full…
I have fond memories of my first Timbuk2 messenger bag. It was 1994, 5 years after the company was founded, and I worked for HotWired—the first commercial online magazine, and sister to Wired. Employees all had Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger Bag…
Sleek? Check. Modern? Check. Comfortable? Double Check. The backpack for everyday carry at home and abroad is the new 20L Daily Backpack from Able Carry. The Daily Backpack from Able Carry presents with a sturdy, modern exterior that is literally…