In my concerted and continued effort to become more of a minimalist when it comes to my travel gear, I have made 2021 the year of trying period products that are not only practical for travel and daily use, but…
At the Outdoor Retailer Show this last August, I snuck into the prettiest sunglass display I have ever seen. Sunglass frames made from seashells, wood, flowers and acetate. Expecting the variety of materials would make for a heavy frame, I…
You don’t have to be a water person to love Costa sunglasses. A favorite of boat and fisher folk, the sunglasses are optimal for everyone who seeks to protect their eyes from the sun. And when the sunglasses help the…
Get to know the one woman show behind the bright and beautiful pieces at HeadPeace, Lindsay Theken. How did you get your idea or concept for the business, HeadPeace Headbands? I will be honest, I had never done anything this entrepreneurial…
We know all about phone cases. They protect our lifelines from the regular accidents of the day, from drops to spills. Sometimes, they’re plain. Other times, they’re sparkly. And sometimes, they show what we value (besides our phones!)—the environment. …
Sunscreen has always been a hard one for me to well, apply. I don’t like the feeling and the smell of the “tropics” or “coconut” has always been an absolute assault on my olfactory nerve. Needless to say, I was…
Have you also felt the surge of outdoor explorers in the these past 18 months? We have seen a noticeable increase in families, pets, gear and activities in our home of Boise, Idaho. We are also part of the problem…
Classic running shirts are also great adventure shirts. Think about it. They’re made especially to wick sweat away while you’re active, which is also what you want when you’re out hiking and biking—not only when you’re running. And packing fewer…
BTR Ultralight Backpacking Stool 17 inch The BTR Ultralight Backpacking 17-inch stool is the most convenient, light (14.10z), and easiest set up I have ever encountered with a chair. Once you unpack the stool from the box, you can literally…
“I’m in love! I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!” -Buddy the Elf Title Nine is a woman run business that has been around since 1989. Title Nine’s belief is that the outdoors and a good workout…