YETI Rambler 10-Ounce Insulated Mug
Here’s a gift everyone will love: a stainless steel mug for hot drinks. This handy on-the-go mug will keep your… Read More »YETI Rambler 10-Ounce Insulated Mug
Here’s a gift everyone will love: a stainless steel mug for hot drinks. This handy on-the-go mug will keep your… Read More »YETI Rambler 10-Ounce Insulated Mug
Versatile, durable outdoor shirt. Soft and Strong The Desert Pucker Dry Long Sleeve Shirt by Royal Robbins has been a… Read More »Royal Robbins Men’s Desert Pucker Dry Long Sleeve Shirt Review
Jeans-style stretchy travel pant. Ready for Action I was looking for a casual pant that would work well for travel… Read More »Royal Robbins Women’s Basalt Adventure Pant Review
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Large clam-shell travel pack. Spacious, Versatile During a months-long long trip to Europe I was happy to have the Mystery… Read More »Mystery Ranch Mission Rover 45L Pack Review
Mobile phone stand for car. Hands-Free Navigation I don’t talk on my cell phone, text, or use voice-activated commends for… Read More »Nite Ize Squeeze® Universal Cup Holder Mount Review
Versatile lightweight pack Volume and Organization After traveling with 30- and 45L clam-shell style packs as carry-on bags, I was… Read More »Outdoor Vitals Kotaul Ultralight Travel and Adventure Backpack Review
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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, 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
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 lightweight, weatherproof cross-body pouch for mobile phones. I usually stash my phone and wallet in my jacket pockets when… Read More »ALPAKA Gear Modular Phone Sling
Slim waterproof and dustproof pouch for phones and other valuables.
A sleek, small zippered urban pouch that’s fashionable, tough enough for the outdoors, and designed for travel.
A lightweight pocket-sized zippered wallet with key chain for folks on the go.
A slim lightweight reversible zippered wallet for traveling light.
A sleek black weatherproof plus-size pouch designed to fit into a cycling jersey pocket.
Chrome Industries announces their new Niko Camera Collection. Low-profile and unassuming but with tons of features, the Niko bags are… Read More »Chrome Industries Launches 2022 Niko Camera Collection
An ultra lightweight and surprisingly stable slip-on shoe for any time you need that footloose feeling. I’m not usually a… Read More »Deckers X Lab X-Scape Knit Low Shoes
The Border Travel 30L bag is ideal for weekend getaways. Wether I’m traveling my car, bus, train, or air, this bag is easy to maneuver and carry.
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I’m never quite sure how to pack toiletries when I’m traveling by train or car (and therefore, don’t have to… Read More »Mammut Washbag
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I’m a city gal, so I’m always happy to find a versatile jacket, like the Outdoor Research Prologue Trench, that… Read More »Outdoor Research Prologue Trench
Get Civilized There are two types of people in the world: people who can just plop a pair of shoes… Read More »Pack-It Specter Tech™ Shoe Cube
I am both organizationally challenged and unable to pack light, so STM’s Kings Laptop Backpack is ideal for my travels… Read More »STM Kings Laptop Backpack
My two favorite travel websites for finding good airfares are: Skyscanner when I’m traveling on specific dates and Google Flights when my travel dates… Read More »TRAVEL TIP: Two Great Sites for The Cheapest Airfares
I don’t think of myself as someone who’s particularly hard on luggage, but sometimes baggage handlers are….and to be honest,… Read More »Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ AWD 26
Slim and simple, Cotopaxi’s Luzon 18L Daypack is perfect for outdoor adventures that don’t require lots of gear. Made out… Read More »Cotopaxi Luzon 18L Pack
I used to make fun of people who wore jeggings, and now, I take it all back. I’ve been dashing… Read More »Toad & Co Sidekick Jegging
After two quarters of grad school, I’ve learned a couple of things. One, I’ve been spending $15 or more on… Read More »Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Food Container 16 oz.