Light compression socks for daily wear and travel. Fit & Function I have a few different sock modes, depending on… Read More »Sockwell Men’s Foothold II Moderate Graduated Compression Crew Socks Review
Colorful, lightweight outdoor boots. Versatile, Stable I have enjoyed wearing Timberland’s fun, colorful boots for walks and hikes around my… Read More »Timberland Greenstride Motion 6 Waterproof Boots Review
WASHINGTON – Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from… Read More »National Park System Designates Three National Scenic Trails
Lightweight alpaca sock Fit and Function Paka’s ultra-thin Performance 3/4 Crew Socks are super soft, super thin, and fit me… Read More »Paka Performance 3/4 Crew Sock Review
Lightweight wool vest. Subtle Style, High Performance I’m am loving my Skhoop Thea Slipover wool vest. It’s a versatile, high… Read More »Skhoop Thea Slipover Review
PAKACLOUD tests as 2x more thermally efficient than standard synthetic fleece Boulder, CO (December 14th, 2023) – Paka, the leading… Read More »Paka® releases PAKACLOUD™️, the first alpaca fiber fleece alternative
Lightweight fancy travel top. Soft, Silky Style I’m not a huge fan of dressing up because I like to wear… Read More »Quince Performance Tech Blouse Review
Short compression socks for hiking. Lean and Mean I wear full-length orthotics, and I have a brace on my left… Read More »Sockwell Ascend II Micro Compression Sock Review
Hardworking, all-purpose trail shoe. Versatile, Waterproof I’ve been wearing Keen’s Men’s Targhee III Waterproof Shoe for a couple of months,… Read More »Keen Men’s Targhee III Waterproof Shoe Review
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Compression socks for daily wear and travel. Attractive and Healthy It’s been years since I broke my leg, but my… Read More »Sockwell Women’s Lotus Lift Firm Graduated Compression Socks Review
Simple balm for dry skin and lips. Compact Comfort On a recent months-long trip to Europe I had so much… Read More »Bag Balm Skin Moisturizer Review
Cozy, warm, packable poncho for outdoor adventures. Light & Compact Therm-a-Rest lists its Honcho Poncho™ Down as a “camp life”… Read More »Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho™ Down Review
Casual cashmere hoodie. Classic Style I love how Quince has upgraded the basic hoodie with a luxurious cashmere knit and… Read More »Quince Mongolian Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie Review
Ultra-thin windproof, breathable gloves for running and other sports. Sleek and Snug I expected to wear Hestra’s Infinium Stretch Liner… Read More »Hestra Infinium Stretch Liner Light Gloves Review
A luxuriously soft, warm hoodie for outdoor adventures. Warm and Cozy Made out of 65% alpaca wool and 35% recycled… Read More »Paka Apparel Hoodie Review
Lightweight merino/TencelTM blend tee. Every Day, Every Way I am always looking for all-purpose merino tees for everyday wear, travel,… Read More »Ridge Merino Men’s Natural Merino Tencel Tee Review
Simple travel tool for comfort. Sleepy Head You know how they talk about someone being an “ugly crier,” well, I’m… Read More »Therm-a-Rest Stuff Sack Pillow Review
A slim, sturdy laptop sleeve. Extra Measure Even with dedicated computer sleeves in my day packs, I want some extra… Read More »North St. Bags 13” Computer Sleeve Review
Handy stay-sealed travel pouch Peace of Mind My carryon bag does double duty. It holds my work gear (laptop, iPad,… Read More »Nite Ize RunOff® Waterproof 3-1-1 Pouch Review
Lightweight merino-TENCEL blend joggers Cozy Comfort Two months into my dream trip to Sweden, it’s finally cold enough to wear… Read More »Ridge Merino Women’s Natural Merino TENCEL Jogger Review
Heavy duty rolling case Smooth Ride Gregory Pack’s four-wheeled Quadro Pro Hardcase 28″ bag is smoother, faster, and more ergonomic… Read More »Gregory Pack Quadro Pro Hardcase 28″ Review
Tiny light, big visibility After years of not riding my bike, I’ve been riding a bike almost daily the past… Read More »Knog Blinder R-150 Rear Bike Light Review
Versatile, power beam for biking and more While I’ve been in Sweden the past six weeks I’ve mostly been riding… Read More »Knog Blinder 600 Lumen Front Light Review
Lightweight stainless steel cycling bottle. When I’m active I like being able to hydrate without completely interrupting whatever activity I’m… Read More »Bivo Duo Water Bottle Review
Continuing momentum from its premiere, sold out limited edition release, and ‘Best in Show’ Award at ICAST, the full line… Read More »Costa Sunglasses Releases King Tide Collection
Lightweight rain protection in fun colors. Stylish Design The best time to have a rain jacket is on vacation because… Read More »Rossignol Active Rain Jacket Review
All natural bug protection Bug Off I’m living my summer backwards this year. It’s almost September, and I’m just starting… Read More »Badger Balm Bug-Repellent Balm Stick and Bug Spray Review
Pocket-sized protection Keep It Simple I don’t always remember to wear sunscreen, so I’ve started tossing a Badger Balm 35… Read More »Badger 35 Sunscreen Stick Review
Handy, natural facial cleaning cloths for travel. Pocket-Size Pick-Me-Up After a ten-hour, trans-Atlantic flight recently, I wanted to do three… Read More »Ursa Major Essential Facial Wipes Review
All-purpose merino tee for men and women. Free to Be Me I’ve been testing several merino-blend tops this summer, and… Read More »Unbound Merino V-Neck T-Shirt Review
Natural, organic sunscreen. Easy, Breezy I’ve been using Badger Balm’s Active Mineral Sunscreen Cream with 30 SPF while I explore… Read More »Badger Balm Active Mineral Sunscreen Cream 30 Review
Natural, water-resistant sun protection Strong Protection When I’m going to be out in the sun for a few hours, whether… Read More »Badger Balm Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream 40 Review
A lightweight tank for travel and more. I still have a lot to learn about packing smarter when traveling, but… Read More »Unbound Merino Muscle Tank Review
Solid, stable urban shoe that’s 100% at home on the trail. I’ve been wearing Keen shoes for many, many years,… Read More »Keen Men’s Targhee III Oxford Shoe Review
Light moisturizing SPF lotion Simply Natural I’m currently testing several items from Ursa Major, a Vermont company that makes a… Read More »Ursa Major Force Field SPF 30 Sunscreen Review
Simple, stylish travel pant. I’m always searching for smart-looking clothes for travel that don’t break my budget, and I think… Read More »Quince Stretch Crepe Pleated Ankle Pant Review
Lightweight merino hoodie for women and men. Sun Protection I have not had Ridge Merino’s Solstice Sun Hoodie for very… Read More »Ridge Merino Solstice Sun Hoodie Review
One of the things I love most about open water swimming, my favorite things to do in nature, is the… Read More »Lake Love
You don’t always need a lot of money to have an adventure. One of my friends spent a summer observing… Read More »Outdoor Volunteer Gigs
Lightweight, full-coverage active shorts. Freedom to Move I’ve been wearing the Outdoor Research Women’s Ferrosi Over Short-12” for urban hikes… Read More »Outdoor Research Ferrosi Over Short-12” Review
An all-purpose, natural fiber tee. Just Right I’ve gone through many, many t-shirt phases in my life, and right now,… Read More »Appalachian Gear Company’s Women’s 8020 AG-TEE™ Review
A colorful and well-organized travel pack. We originally featured this review a few years ago when the pack was called… Read More »Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Review
Effective natural deodorant stick Sensitive and Stink-Free I’m one of those sensitive people who can’t use most products sold at… Read More »Ursa Major Base Layer Deodorant Review
A slim styled pack for commuting essentials. Smooth Sailing The Vancouver Day Pack by North St. Bags looks and feels… Read More »Vancouver Day Pack by North St Bags Review
A one-of-a-kind, sustainably produced, compact hip pack. Sustainably Stylish Made out of repurposed material originally used in special event tents… Read More »North St. LTD Upcycled Pioneer 8 Hip Pack
A cavernous waist pack for long days…or for every day. Kitchen Sink One of the most obvious features of Eagle… Read More »Eagle Creek Ranger XE 3L Waist Pack
Masks will be donated to medical-care efforts supporting the Ukrainian people in partnership with the Ukrainian Community Center of Washington. SEATTLE… Read More »Outdoor Research Donates U.S. Made Surgical Masks to Ukraine
Gunnison, Colo., (April 13, 2023) — Gunnison Rising – a new mixed development in the heart of Gunnison committed to… Read More »Gunnison Rising Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
(Re)Built to Explore. The original Ranger brought the efficiency and performance of the Canfield Balance Formula to a Cross Country… Read More »Revel Bikes Announce The New Ranger
An all-purpose commuter shoe with an eco-friendly side GOLETA, Calif. – April 5, 2023. Built for performance and inspired by nature,… Read More »Deckers X Lab Unveils The X-SCAPE RDSTR
