It’s never been easier to take your favorite music on the go. From camping trips to beach days to yardwork, portable Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and styles these days. I spent many days this summer listening to my…
As a fan of adventure travel, I have a lot of gear—whether it’s clothing, packs, cubes, or totes. I generally use my gear until it dies, and I often extend its life by repairing it so that I’m not adding…
How do you care for your skin while on the road? Air travel is extremely dehydrating, as are high altitudes. If you don’t have excellent hydration products for your regular skin-care routine at home, you may not remember to give…
There’s nothing especially exciting about searching for car mats to protect your vehicle’s interior. But it is exciting to think about all of the time you won’t have to spend cleaning your car when you find the perfect fit. I’ve…
Need a lightweight travel tote for flights, beach days, and everyday sightseeing? This Aloha Collection Day Tripper Tote review covers packability, storage, comfort, and splash-resistant performance.
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…
Need a camping lantern that can light up a whole site instead of just a picnic table? This Devos LightRanger 2000 review covers brightness, mast height, setup speed, and real campsite usefulness.
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…