You searched for road trip – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:02:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png You searched for road trip – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/ 32 32 146052273 Sustainable Duffel Bags: Your Guide to 4 of Our Fave Travel Bags https://terradrift.com/sustainable-duffel-bags-your-guide-to-our-fave-travel-bags/ https://terradrift.com/sustainable-duffel-bags-your-guide-to-our-fave-travel-bags/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:29:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=14696 If there’s one piece of gear we’ve come to appreciate most in the last couple of years, it’s the not-so-humble duffel bag. Versatile, durable, and endlessly useful, duffels have become essential companions for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at four rad, more sustainable duffel bags that are designed for travel and adventure.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/sustainable-duffel-bags-your-guide-to-our-fave-travel-bags/feed/ 0 14696 5 of the Best Hikes near Austin, Texas (From My New Guidebook!) https://terradrift.com/5-of-the-best-hikes-near-austin-texas/ https://terradrift.com/5-of-the-best-hikes-near-austin-texas/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:52:57 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=14900 I wrote a guidebook!! I know, right?! Exciting stuff! It's called Hiking Texas Hill Country, published by the inimitable Falcon Guides. And it was a looooooot of work, so I'm stoked to finally see it come into the world! (Some of you may remember we lived in Austin for 8 years, give or take a year or so to travel). As a teaser, I wanted to share 5 of the best hikes near Austin that are included in the book to whet your appetite, encourage you to lace up your boots, and consider buying the book, which offers everything from descriptions of flora and fauna to turn-by-turn hiking directions to epic imagery to inspire adventure! The official release date is May 7, 2024, but you can pre-order the book HERE and it will be shipped to you as soon as it drops! Or stop by your favorite independent local bookstore and request they order it for you (we love supporting local bookstores). But while you wait, here are some of our favorite hikes from the guidebook.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/5-of-the-best-hikes-near-austin-texas/feed/ 0 14900 How to Travel with a Bike by Air (And Two Rad Travel Bags Perfectly Suited for the Task) https://terradrift.com/how-to-travel-with-a-bike-and-two-bike-travel-bags/ https://terradrift.com/how-to-travel-with-a-bike-and-two-bike-travel-bags/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:50:52 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=14828 Ever wanted to travel with your bike to a cool mountain bike (or gravel bike, or road bike) destination, but didn't because you looked at the cost of renting a decent steed for the week and had a low-grade heart attack? Fortunately, road trips aren't the only option if you want to travel with a bike: you can absolutely fly with a bike, too. Yes, fly with your bike. As in, check it as luggage when you’re jetting from one destination to another on a commercial airline. Exciting stuff, right? So we're gonna break down how to do it, what to expect, and then compare two excellent bike travel bags so you can take your bike with you the next time you fly to a place with gnarly single track to shred!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/how-to-travel-with-a-bike-and-two-bike-travel-bags/feed/ 0 14828 An Epic Travel Backpack or an Epic Dud? The Matador SEG28 Review https://terradrift.com/an-epic-travel-backpack-or-an-epic-dud-the-matador-seg28-review/ https://terradrift.com/an-epic-travel-backpack-or-an-epic-dud-the-matador-seg28-review/#respond Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:53:33 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=13851 I freaking love a good travel bag. Especially one that prioritizes organization. I travel too often to use luggage that doesn't keep all my stuff together and in its place. So when I got a look at the Matador SEG28 travel backpack, I had to try it. Here's what I thought.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/an-epic-travel-backpack-or-an-epic-dud-the-matador-seg28-review/feed/ 0 13851 The Best Outdoorsy Gifts for Valentine’s Day 2024: 10 Valentine’s Gifts For Outdoorsy Folks https://terradrift.com/best-outdoorsy-gifts-for-valentines-day/ https://terradrift.com/best-outdoorsy-gifts-for-valentines-day/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:05:24 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=12130 We've never been huge fans of Valentine's Day here at Terradrift. Maybe because we're not into all the sappy stuff. You know, chick flicks, hearts, roses, feelings... But that doesn't mean we don't enjoy an opportunity to gift someone we love some excellent outdoor gear! So if you'd rather not do the whole "chocolate and flowers" thing again (how boring!) here are 10 outdoorsy gifts for Valentine's Day for him, her, and them.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/best-outdoorsy-gifts-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 12130 6 Hikes Near Las Vegas (And Other Rad Outdoor Activities) https://terradrift.com/6-hikes-near-las-vegas/ https://terradrift.com/6-hikes-near-las-vegas/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:35:47 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=12069 Headed to Vegas but prefer to opt outside instead of hitting the strip? We feel you. Nightlife isn't our thing either (though if you dig both, then you're in the right city). Fortunately, There's a wealth of rad hikes near Las Vegas, plus other adventurous outdoor activities within an easy drive from the city center.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/6-hikes-near-las-vegas/feed/ 0 12069 Cotopaxi Allpa Duffle vs The Patagonia Black Hole https://terradrift.com/cotopaxi-allpa-vs-patagonia-black-hole/ https://terradrift.com/cotopaxi-allpa-vs-patagonia-black-hole/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:20:56 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11266 A sturdy, dependable duffle is a beautiful thing. We compare two–the Patagonia Black Hole and the Cotopaxi Allpa–to see which is tops.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/cotopaxi-allpa-vs-patagonia-black-hole/feed/ 0 11266 Level Up Your Packing Game with the Best Carry-On Luggage: Cotopaxi vs Topo Designs https://terradrift.com/cotopaxi-vs-topo-designs-carry-on-luggage/ https://terradrift.com/cotopaxi-vs-topo-designs-carry-on-luggage/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:07:05 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11942 Have the wheels on your rolling carry-on luggage gotten totally shredded? (Happened to me last year, alas.) The zipper broken to pieces? A giant hole ripped in the front of your soft-sided luggage? It happens. And if it's time to replace your well-worn and no longer repairable rolling luggage with something altogether better, more sustainable, functional, and organizational so you have one less thing to worry about when you board that plane, consider one of our two new faves: the 38 liter Cotopaxi Allpa Roller Bag and the 44 liter Topo Designs Global Travel Bag Roller. We put them to the test and break down their pros and cons to help you decide which is right for you.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/cotopaxi-vs-topo-designs-carry-on-luggage/feed/ 0 11942 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Outdoorsy Gifts that are Guaranteed to Please https://terradrift.com/holiday-gift-guide-10-outdoorsy-gifts/ https://terradrift.com/holiday-gift-guide-10-outdoorsy-gifts/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:45:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11638 It's once again the holiday season! And we know that no matter what or how you're celebrating this season, gift-giving can add an undue layer of stress to your planned festivities. Don't be stressed. Spend time outside instead! And then consult our handy dandy annual holiday gift guide. Because we've rounded up 10 outdoorsy gifts they're sure to love. We know because a.) we're outdoorsy, and b.) we love these items. Ipso facto: they'll love 'em too. So peruse our outdoorsy gift guide, find their favorite new thing (from sustainable outdoor gear to cozy clothing to quirky stocking stuffers), and gift stress-free this season!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/holiday-gift-guide-10-outdoorsy-gifts/feed/ 0 11638 Sustainable Adventure in the Black Forest, Germany https://terradrift.com/sustainable-adventure-in-the-black-forest-germany/ https://terradrift.com/sustainable-adventure-in-the-black-forest-germany/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:13:56 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11829 This fall, we headed to the Black Forest in Southwest Germany! Because What Grimm’s Fairy Tale-loving, spooky-obssesed, adventurous traveler WOULDN’T want to visit?! And turns out, there are just as many magical forest trails as there are sustainable small towns as there are outdoor adventures. And it’s pretty rad. If you're headed to the region, don't miss these outdoorsy things to do in the Black Forest (plus sustainable places to stay and eat)!

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