Today I rode my bike to the bike shop to get repaired. On the way home I rode along the waterfront, making mental notes of all the swim spots. There are so many piers and saunas; I want to hit every beach I can! It was about 50°F, but still quite cool with the wind.… Read More »Stockholm Swim and Sauna

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Today on my adventure I saw four bunnies near the bike path; they scampered across as I rode along the canal near the beach. Later, at the bathhouse, I saw three white swans and lots of little black birds on the sea. I started my outing by pedaled over to my favorite swim spot, Scaniabadet,… Read More »Malmö Bike Ride

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Lightweight windbreaker vest. I was looking for a way to add a bit of warmth to my fall activities without adding weight and bulk, and found that Stio’s Dawner Vest provides everything I need for cool and cold outdoor activities. Warm, Breathable The Stio Dawner Vest is available in women’s and men’s styles. I started… Read More »Stio Dawner Vest

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Dependable Travel Backpack for Long and Short Trips After traveling with a 45L pack that was too heavy for me on my last trip to Europe I was looking for a smaller, more manageable pack. Osprey’s Transporter™ Travel Pack 36 has been an ideal traveling companion for long and short trips. Somehow it’s both spacious… Read More »Osprey Transporter™ Travel Pack 36

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Warm, breathable jacket for layering.  Merino Blend Magic Made out of Polartec® Power Wool™ Fleece with Merino Wool, Ridge Merino’s Women’s Ediza Fleece Merino Jacket has been my top choice for winter outings.  I love the fit of this versatile fleece jacket. It’s cut quite long through the torso, providing amazing coverage of my waist… Read More »Ridge Merino Women’s Ediza Fleece Merino Jacket Review

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Featherweight protective gloves for crummy weather. Perfect Fit Cold, windy, drizzly weather is the most intimidating type of weather when I need to exercise or when I’m commuting via bike, but with the right gear, it’s so much easier to get myself out the door. Hestra’s Runners All Weather Gloves seem to be designed to… Read More »Hestra Runners All Weather Gloves Review

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Versatile long-length vest. Style + Function I’ve been wearing Skhoop’s stylish and functional Brita-Lena Vest for many of my active winter pursuits, and it’s been ideal as a mid layer and on its own. Right out of the bag I noticed that the vest has a very high collar, and when I wore it for… Read More »Skhoop Brita-Lena Vest Review

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Lightweight wool vest. Subtle Style, High Performance I’m am loving my Skhoop Thea Slipover wool vest. It’s a versatile, high performing winter layer that also happens to be quite stylish. I like the modern, laid-back Fair Isle design, and I love the light weight.  The Skhoop Thea Slipover is made out of an OEKO-TEX® certified… Read More »Skhoop Thea Slipover Review

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Ultra-thin windproof, breathable gloves for running and other sports. Sleek and Snug I expected to wear Hestra’s Infinium Stretch Liner Light Gloves while exploring Stockholm, Sweden by bike in October, but the weather didn’t cooperate, giving me warm and mostly sunny days. Now that I’m back in Seattle, WA, it’s finally cool, windy, and wet… Read More »Hestra Infinium Stretch Liner Light Gloves Review

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Lightweight merino/TencelTM blend tee. Every Day, Every Way I am always looking for all-purpose merino tees for everyday wear, travel, and long walks and hikes, so I was happy to learn about Ridge Merino’s merino/TencelTM blend garments. I’ve been wearing the Ridge Merino Men’s Natural Merino Tencel Tee for the past three months, and have… Read More »Ridge Merino Men’s Natural Merino Tencel Tee Review

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