I received Julbo’s Elevate sunglasses in May- just in time for the beginning of mountain biking season! Living in the front range, I have access to tons of trails, some right in my backyard. I took these glasses on sunny,…
Do you want a fashionable, light-weight, comfortable base layer from an eco-friendly sustainable brand? Okay, I’ve got you. The GoLite Replay ½ Zip single handedly puts my entire collection of pullovers to shame. It has been a pleasure testing the…
The Rumpl Blanket: The blanket ready for the everyday adventure. The cozy end to your endeavors. To test the Rumpl Blanket, I kept it in the back of my car and used it for everyday adventures. I was pleasantly surprised…
The EXPED camp slippers spent more time on my feet than any other single pair of shoes through the late fall, winter, and early spring. They kept my toes warm during unseasonably cold nights while climbing in Mexico, helped get…
When Icebreaker asked us to wear one shirt for seven days in a row, we thought — no problem. We live in a van full time and are very used to wearing the same clothes over and over again until…
The perfect layer to match a spring’s variable conditions. A layer you can keep on all day from cold mornings to warm and sunny afternoons, this layer is the key to an efficient spring outing. Out of the box, I…
The right shoes can make or break a day of outdoor activity. The Terrex Free Hikers, new shoes in the adidas Outdoor lineup, are stylish, breathable, and sticky — designed for comfort on long hikes. These shoes are a fantastic…
If I were to title this review, I would call it “Camping Tent Meets Smooth Jazz.” Or “Leave the Candles At Home, Camping Just Got a Lot Sexier.” I’ll stop there. My point is that the LED feature that Big…
“You’re going to Mexico?! How exciting! Don’t drink the water!” This April, with just a few weeks to go until my husband and I were set to fly to Sayulita, Mexico for ten days of surfing, my mental state was…
After a brutal winter season in Yosemite Valley, the sun is out creating perfect climbing conditions and I’m racking up. Having been climbing on a variety of terrain over the last five years, I absolutely despise climbing with a pack…