Regardless of the type of carry-on bag and personal item that accompany me onto a plane, within one of those bags is an Aloha Collection Day Tripper tote bag. My personal item may be great for packing my tablet and…
Some of my favorite trips are water-based. If I can be out on the water in a boat or on a board, or under the surface diving or snorkeling, I’m in one of my happy places. But despite loving being…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been attracted to the water. From snorkeling and diving to anything but graceful surfing attempts, I’ve enjoyed playing in the ocean. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found I get cold very…
I’m a big fan of bandanas and scarves. Certainly, they serve many practical purposes—like keeping your hair covered, protecting your skin from the sun, and wiping off sweat accumulated on a hike—but they also pack small and are easy ways…
Fun-filled days in the great outdoors days don’t need to end when the sun goes down. For those seeking dependable illumination with tons of options, the telescoping Devos Lightranger 2000 warrants a closer look. This device has quickly become an…
As I write this, I’m on a multi-day hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies. On trips like this, I want comfortable performance clothing that has great freedom of movement and ventilates well. But I also really love items that look…
I have a variety of water bottles at home. Some are used in the house, some come with me on local adventures, and yet others are in my truck. I also have a few reserved strictly for my travels, especially…
A lightweight jacket that blends performance with style is an ideal go-to when you’re traveling. The versatility of a jacket that looks good in the city or on the trail and keeps you dry from wet weather is more than…
Nearly every time I travel, I tuck a hip pack into my bag. The small ones are used for in-flight necessities (so I don’t have to dig in my personal bag), and then double as my around town/resort/ship bag once…
There’s nothing like an outdoor adventure with the sun on your skin (after you’ve applied sunscreen, of course), and the warming weather of spring and summer inspire great travel dreams. In switching my travel wardrobe for upcoming trips where I…