We love kayaking. There’s just something about gliding around on the water on a warm sunny day that’s simply magical. But we’ve missed kayaking. Since we moved away from Florida, took up traveling (a lot), and moved into a tiny house home, we haven’t owned our own kayaks despite the fact that we live in…
We love innovative brands and gear. Especially if they can help us get outside more and enjoy nature without leaving such a big ‘ol ugly footprint. And if there’s one brand that fits that description to a “T,” it’s BioLite. Not only does the brand make quality gear that runs on natural fuels (likes sticks…
Maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you haven’t: It’s lyocell (also known as Tencel, Newcell or Excel if you’re talking brand names), and it’s one of the newer sustainable fabrics to start making headlines. But what is lyocell, exactly, and is lyocell a good fabric for the outdoors? We’ll break down the pros and cons…
Update: The 40L version of this bag is no longer available. Read our full review of the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L HERE. The perfect bag is a thing of beauty. But finding that perfect bag is easier said than done. Allow us to be of assistance. During our recent search for the perfect…
More and more clothing manufacturers are releasing products made from hemp. And that’s a win. But why? What’s the deal with hemp? Why is it a better material than, say, cotton, and can it replace synthetics for outdoor clothing? Take a closer look at super sustainable hemp and its place in the great outdoors. Sustainable…
The fashion industry (which includes outdoor apparel and footwear) accounts for over 8% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions (those are the harmful gases mucking up our climate). According to some charts, that puts the industry at the third-largest contributor (animal agriculture/factory farming is the worst offender), which we didn’t know much about until a…
We like music. Also audiobooks. And podcasts. But not as much as music. We listen when we road trip, when we run, when we fly, when we cycle, when we train, when we kayak and sometimes even when we hike (but that’s less often, ’cause we like to hear nature–and no speakers! Ever!). And up until now, we’ve been using regular ol’ earbuds with a cord (a cord!) when we do them all. Not anymore. Allow us to introduce you to the Jaybird Vista, the true wireless headphones that will stand up to whatever you can throw at them, making them the best headphones for adventure.
Plastic bags are a scourge on the environment. Often considered a necessary evil, they take 500 years to break down, are difficult to recycle, and often end up in a landfill or our waterways (or on the side of the road or under a bus bench or stuck in the tree in your front yard…)….
Becoming certified as carbon neutral is one way for sustainable outdoor companies to commit to doing good and let conscious customers know they are dedicated to walking the eco walk and not just talking the eco talk. So we’ve rounded up a nice list of carbon neutral outdoor brands that care about their footprint (and…
New gear is expensive. But cheap gear tends to end up in the landfill years before quality items. That’s not good. But how do we make sure we’re not only buying smart as conscious consumers but saving our cash and keeping tents, backpacks and sleeping bags out of landfills where they will take decades if…
