Most water adventures are made more fun when we bring our furry best friends along. Their canine enthusiasm for new sights and smells can make an average kayak journey the highlight of the summer, and their companionship can remind us…
The world is slowly opening back up after a year of various lock downs. We are starting to hang out and socialize IN PERSON again! And, it feels amazing. Keeping our friends and family as safe as we can, we…
Cyclists often have a preference about their terrain. Road bikers, off-road or mountain bikers, and stationary bikers all care about the gear necessary to their specific pursuit, and sometimes that gear can be used across all categories. But sometimes, what…
As travel begins to open up this spring, many people are looking at a summer of adventure. For those who are called to hit the road, whether it’s visiting places in your own backyard or road tripping farther afield, the…
The Maya frames are the newest offering from Costa and hands down, they are my favorite frames I have ever reviewed from Costa! The Maya frames is sassy with a hint of the iconic 1950’s cat-eye that is best for…
We love dogs and our dogs at Practical Travel Gear love Kurgo. Kurgo’s newest harness has been a blast to test out with our crazy black lab, Odie. Ideal for day hiking and running, the easy to fit Stash and…
I’m always down for lightening my luggage. It doesn’t matter if I’m checking a bag or carrying it into the cabin, whether I’m driving with it or lugging it on my back. I want to bring as little as possible,…
We were given the opportunity to interview Nicole and Connor Humphreys, co-founders of BANDITS this last week. Born in Bali, BANDITS features independent and upcoming artists. BANDITS also gives back to the artist’s community with 10% of the sales proceeds…
The weather is warming up and the campgrounds and public camping sites are gearing up for what is expected to be a busier season than last. If we have learned anything from the increase in outdoor recreation it is that…
While most of my travels have been based around outdoor activities, it can be challenging to pack light for multi-activity trips. It’s why I choose most of my clothing pieces based on performance and versatility. Almost everything has to do…