Reviews

Lightweight, warm fleece pants in women’s and men’s styles.   The North Face Women’s Summit Ser…

Stainless steel camping utensils.  HydroFlask’s stainless steel Utensil Set is the perfect solution …

All-purpose Turkish cotton blanket. Blankets are in a special category for me, gear I love having bu…

Compact backpack for skiing. Lake Tahoe’s ski terrain ranges from 6,000 to 10,000 feet. Over the spa…

Light, nimble hiking/running shoe. Hoka’s light day hiker, the Anacapa 2 Mid GTX, is a slimmer, ligh…

Lightweight, hard-working trail shoes for men and women. I read about Hoka’s Kaha 2 GTX, their most …

Insulated canvas work jacket for men and women. Another lifetime ago I bought a heavy-duty, wool-lin…

Lightweight lined canvas chore jacket. Just like my favorite pair of jeans, I have a jacket that is …

Lightweight puffer jacket in men’s and women’s styles. I’ve been wearing The North Face Terra Peak H…

I am grateful to have my favorite music available now in so many different exercise and movement set…

I have worn the Rab Kangri GORE-TEX PACLITE® Plus Jacket on many walks and hikes, and it has always …

You might think “big and fluffy” when you think of the ideal cozy towel for me when I emerge from th…

Super soft cropped shirt jacket. The temperature at my cabin in the mountains has been getting down …

Lightweight, protective trail running shoes. Despite my tendency to stub toes and roll ankles, runni…

Irresistibly cozy, high-pile fleece. Cotopaxi’s Bacano Fleece Jacket, available in men’s and women&#…

Slip-on après shoes for winter. I’ve gone through a lot of slip-on shoes that haven’t wo…

Made out of stretchy, lightweight silicone, the New Wave Swim Cap has been an important part of my o…

Lightweight, insulated jacket in men’s and women’s styles. When I’m active in cold weather I appreci…

Stylish, lightweight insulated shirt in men’s and women’s sizes. Now that fall has enter…

Lightweight, warm insulation jacket in men’s and women’s styles. Updated with 100% recycled insulati…

Gore-Tex trail running shoes. Prepping for the 2024/2025 ski season, I’ve been logging trail runs th…

Lightweight insulated puffy vest. I was looking for a down-free, packable vest, and found an ideal f…

Lightweight Gore-Tex rain paints for men and women. I live in the Pacific Northwest, where it r…

Down vest for cool and cold weather. My new Cotopaxi Fuego down vest arrived just in time for a beau…

Gentle, effective face cleanser. I’m chemically sensitive and allergic to everything, so finding fac…

Packable Picnic and Camping Table The Crazy Creek Pack Table, which is the newest addition to my out…

U-Lock/Cable combo with security rating. Easy to Use It’s been a long time since I spent a lot of ti…

Spacious, durable rear bicycle basket. After using a cool city bike equipped with large basket for 8…

Lightweight, durable cold water swimming socks. When I first started swimming in the lake near my ho…

Durable aluminum bicycle rack with basket mount. Topeak’s black aluminum Explorer bike rack has made…

Compact sunglasses cleaning spray, cloth, and pouch. I’m not the tidiest gal around, so my gea…

Large polarized sunglasses for bright sun. I haven’t always been the most careful about wearing sung…

Lightweight supportive socks Protective, Supportive I’ve been wearing Swiftwick’s Aspire…

Ultra-light gloves for water sports. UPF50 Sun Protection These lightweight gloves have been so hand…

Lightweight, easy-care top. Thin and Light I’m always looking for a blouse-style top that works well…

Versatile, durable outdoor shirt. Soft and Strong The Desert Pucker Dry Long Sleeve Shirt by Royal R…

Jeans-style stretchy travel pant. Ready for Action I was looking for a casual pant that would work w…

Lightweight, packable four-season jacket. Compact Coziness I’ve been wearing Cotopaxi’s lightweight …

Ultra-light brimmed merino cap. Light & Breathable Buff’s Pack Merino Fleece Cap is ideal …

Warm cuffed wool hat for winter. Fashionable and Fun I like chunky, textured wool beanies, but I alw…

Versatile, lightweight leather gloves for outdoor activities. Form & Function I never thought mu…

Warm, breathable jacket for layering.  Merino Blend Magic Made out of Polartec® Power Wool™ Fle…

All-purpose base layer made of recycled nylon. Durable, Dry  I seem to have two speeds when I’m…

Midweight base layer made out of recycled nylon Warm, Wicking Layer I always remember to wear base l…

Stylish, lightweight, polarized sunglasses. Sun Protection  I’ve been spending much more time near, …

High-style warm winter boot. Fun and Functional  My feet get cold easily so I am always looking…

Thick thermal alpaca socks from Peru. Comfort and Function I’m not sure I can wear other socks now t…

Large clam-shell travel pack. Spacious, Versatile During a months-long long trip to Europe I was hap…

Mobile phone stand for car. Hands-Free Navigation I don’t talk on my cell phone, text, or use voice-…

Versatile lightweight pack Volume and Organization After traveling with 30- and 45L clam-shell style…

Featherweight protective gloves for crummy weather. Perfect Fit Cold, windy, drizzly weather is the …

Versatile long-length vest. Style + Function I’ve been wearing Skhoop’s stylish and functional Brita…

Light compression socks for daily wear and travel. Fit & Function I have a few different sock mo…

Colorful, lightweight outdoor boots. Versatile, Stable I have enjoyed wearing Timberland’s fun, colo…

Lightweight alpaca sock Fit and Function Paka’s ultra-thin Performance 3/4 Crew Socks are super soft…

Lightweight wool vest. Subtle Style, High Performance I’m am loving my Skhoop Thea Slipover wool ves…

Lightweight fancy travel top. Soft, Silky Style I’m not a huge fan of dressing up because I like to …

Short compression socks for hiking. Lean and Mean I wear full-length orthotics, and I have a brace o…

Hardworking, all-purpose trail shoe. Versatile, Waterproof I’ve been wearing Keen’s Men’s Targhee II…

Compression socks for daily wear and travel. Attractive and Healthy It’s been years since I broke my…

Simple balm for dry skin and lips. Compact Comfort On a recent months-long trip to Europe I had so m…

Cozy, warm, packable poncho for outdoor adventures. Light & Compact Therm-a-Rest lists its Honch…

Casual cashmere hoodie. Classic Style I love how Quince has upgraded the basic hoodie with a luxurio…

Ultra-thin windproof, breathable gloves for running and other sports. Sleek and Snug I expected to w…

A luxuriously soft, warm hoodie for outdoor adventures. Warm and Cozy Made out of 65% alpaca wool an…

Lightweight merino/TencelTM blend tee. Every Day, Every Way I am always looking for all-purpose meri…

Simple travel tool for comfort. Sleepy Head You know how they talk about someone being an “ugly crie…

A slim, sturdy laptop sleeve. Extra Measure Even with dedicated computer sleeves in my day packs, I …

Handy stay-sealed travel pouch Peace of Mind My carryon bag does double duty. It holds my work gear …

Lightweight merino-TENCEL blend joggers Cozy Comfort Two months into my dream trip to Sweden, it’s f…

Heavy duty rolling case Smooth Ride Gregory Pack’s four-wheeled Quadro Pro Hardcase 28″ bag is…

Tiny light, big visibility  After years of not riding my bike, I’ve been riding a bike almost d…

Versatile, power beam for biking and more While I’ve been in Sweden the past six weeks I’ve mostly b…

Lightweight stainless steel cycling bottle. When I’m active I like being able to hydrate without com…

Lightweight rain protection in fun colors. Stylish Design The best time to have a rain jacket is on …

All natural bug protection Bug Off I’m living my summer backwards this year. It’s almost September, …

Pocket-sized protection Keep It Simple I don’t always remember to wear sunscreen, so I’ve started to…

Handy, natural facial cleaning cloths for travel. Pocket-Size Pick-Me-Up After a ten-hour, trans-Atl…

All-purpose merino tee for men and women. Free to Be Me I’ve been testing several merino-blend tops …

Natural, organic sunscreen. Easy, Breezy I’ve been using Badger Balm’s Active Mineral Sunscreen Crea…

Natural, water-resistant sun protection Strong Protection When I’m going to be out in the sun for a …

A lightweight tank for travel and more. I still have a lot to learn about packing smarter when trave…

Solid, stable urban shoe that’s 100% at home on the trail. I’ve been wearing Keen shoes for many, ma…

Light moisturizing SPF lotion Simply Natural I’m currently testing several items from Ursa Major, a …

Simple, stylish travel pant. I’m always searching for smart-looking clothes for travel that don’t br…

Lightweight merino hoodie for women and men. Sun Protection I have not had Ridge Merino’s Solstice S…

Lightweight, full-coverage active shorts. Freedom to Move I’ve been wearing the Outdoor Research Wom…

An all-purpose, natural fiber tee. Just Right I’ve gone through many, many t-shirt phases in my life…

A colorful and well-organized travel pack. We originally featured this review a few years ago when t…

Effective natural deodorant stick Sensitive and Stink-Free I’m one of those sensitive people who can…

A slim styled pack for commuting essentials.  Smooth Sailing The Vancouver Day Pack by North St…

A one-of-a-kind, sustainably produced, compact hip pack. Sustainably Stylish Made out of repurposed …

A cavernous waist pack for long days…or for every day. Kitchen Sink One of the most obvious fe…

A compact every day bag that’s also great for travel and outdoor adventures. Back to Basics Wh…

Lightweight, waterproof urban trench coat. Designed to Keep Me Dry I live in a temperate climate, ha…

Colorful compression socks for men and women.  Not Just for Travel I used to think of compressi…

Watertight waist pack for rainy and wet outings. Simple, Handy I realized a couple of months ago tha…

A mid-sized waterproof backpack for water sports.  I have never been the type of person who has…

A merino wool/recycled polyester blend activewear top in women’s and men’s sizes.  I’m not sure…

Packable all-purpose insulation jacket. Available in men’s and women’s styles. Here in Seattle it do…