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
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
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
A compact every day bag that’s also great for travel and outdoor adventures. Back to Basics Whether I’m out for… Read More »Chums Rover Cross-Body Bag
Lightweight, waterproof urban trench coat. Designed to Keep Me Dry I live in a temperate climate, having traded frigid cold… Read More »Outdoor Research Aspire Trench
Colorful compression socks for men and women. Not Just for Travel I used to think of compression socks as fairly… Read More »Vim & Vigr Best Friend and Petite Dot Compression Socks
Watertight waist pack for rainy and wet outings. Simple, Handy I realized a couple of months ago that I didn’t… Read More »Chums Downstream 4L Bag
A mid-sized waterproof backpack for water sports. I have never been the type of person who has to have all… Read More »Chums Downriver Rolltop Backpack
A merino wool/recycled polyester blend activewear top in women’s and men’s sizes. I’m not sure there are any two words… Read More »Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie
Packable all-purpose insulation jacket. Available in men’s and women’s styles. Here in Seattle it doesn’t get too cold. Fall temperatures… Read More »Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie Insulation Jacket
A rechargeable, water-resistant, packable lantern. Big Light in a Small Package The Princeton Tec Helix Li Lantern just became my… Read More »Princeton Tec Helix Li Lantern
A cozy clog-style shoe/slipper you can walk a mile in. Urgently Apres It’s officially cold now, which means my open… Read More »Deckers X Lab KO-Z EZ SCUFF Slipper Shoes
A cosy cold-weather boot Fancy and Functional The KO-Z ANDES SPSK boot has a thick shearling lining and wool topped… Read More »Deckers X Lab KO-Z ANDES SPSK Boot
Multi-mode rechargeable flashlight. Inova’s T8R PowerSwitchTM flashlight is exactly what I’ve been looking for: a powerful, durable, weatherproof, rechargeable light.… Read More »Inova® T8R PowerSwitchTM Rechargeable Flashlight
A versatile, unisex poncho made out of alpaca wool from South America. The ALL-PACA™ PONCHO is the perfect outer garment… Read More »ALL-PACA™ PONCHO
Easy-to-use rechargeable headlamp. Nite Ize’s Radiant® 300 Rechargeable Headlamp is a water-resistant, 90 degree adjustable 300 lumen light with four… Read More »Nite Ize Radiant® 300 Rechargeable Headlamp
Lightweight, breathable underwear for travel and outdoor activities. I’ve been wearing the same brand and style of cotton underwear my… Read More »Royal Robbins Women’s ReadyDry Bikini and Boy Short Underwear
Waterproof phone case. I swim in a nearby lake a few times a week, and I need to keep my… Read More »AquaVault Phone Case
Soft, sustainable alpaca hoodie. I almost can’t believe I ever wore sweatshirts. In fact, I lived in them. The heavier… Read More »Paka: The Traceable Hoodie
Ultra-soft outdoor/travel blanket. I’m a bit of a blanket hog, so it’s a good thing that the Therm-a-Rest ArgoTM Blanket… Read More »Therm-a-Rest Argo™ Blanket
A medium-brim sun protection hat. Made out of breathe fabric with UPF 50+, Outdoor Research’s Moab Sun Hat has been… Read More »Outdoor Research Moab Sun Hat
Comfy urban classic sneaker/slipper/runner with wool upper. I’m a big fan of classic-style sneakers. They look great with shorts, jeans,… Read More »Deckers X Lab Sneakers Wool
I love how the Hike Classic Edition Full Cushion Crew Socks have thicker cushioning that surrounds my feet,…
