Costa Del Mar Caleta Review: Sunglasses Made From Recycled Fishing Nets
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Costa Del Mar Caleta Review: Sunglasses Made From Recycled Fishing Nets

Read my Costa Caleta review after testing the polarized sunglasses in Roatán, plus how Costa makes frames from recycled fishing nets. Continue reading

Don’t Slip on Ice or Snow!  Get Traction This Winter with Kahtoola EXOSpikes
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Don’t Slip on Ice or Snow! Get Traction This Winter with Kahtoola EXOSpikes

Finally upgraded my old winter traction gear and glad I picked Kahtoola. I saw a CDC stat that says close to 1 million Americans are injured every year from falling on ice/snow. I don’t want to be in that statistic! They have three options for traction: Nanospikes ($49.95) are for urban use to easily navigate … Continue reading

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler, Road Tripper, or Outdoor Adventurer
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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler, Road Tripper, or Outdoor Adventurer

Looking for the perfect gift? Here’s my 2021 holiday gift guide for the traveler and adventurer. Continue reading

The Cutest and Coziest Compression Socks for Travel are by Vim & Vigr
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The Cutest and Coziest Compression Socks for Travel are by Vim & Vigr

I have several friends who swear by compression socks on long haul flights. They’re supposed to improve circulation I’m a compression socks newbie. My recent international flight from Denver to Germany gave me a great chance to try ones from Vim & Vigr. I have two pairs. One pair is red and white pinstripe with … Continue reading

Minimal but Mighty Hydration Pack: CamelBak Rogue Light
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Minimal but Mighty Hydration Pack: CamelBak Rogue Light

This is an ultra efficient hydration pack. It’s a small and sleek pack perfect for a road cycling, mountain biking or even short hiking adventure. I had been itching to try out the new CamelBak Rogue Light 70 ounce since I saw it at Big Gear Show in early August. This past weekend I gear … Continue reading

How to Pack for 9 Days in Italy in a Carry-on and Backpack
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How to Pack for 9 Days in Italy in a Carry-on and Backpack

Packing for Italy in a carry-on is easier than you might think. Here’s what I packed for nine summer days, along with tips for shoes, clothes, toiletries and travel gear. Continue reading

Seeing Green This Summer – Why I Love United By Blue EcoKnit Tee
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Seeing Green This Summer – Why I Love United By Blue EcoKnit Tee

I’m seeing green this summer and not just in lush valleys filled with wildflowers. It’s a green t-shirt. The EcoKnit Tee by United by Blue. It’s “green” in several ways. The obvious is the color. The tri-blend knit is made of sustainable materials – 42% recycled polyester, 30% organic cotton and 28% hemp. United by … Continue reading

The Coolest Hoodie – Fieldsheer Uses Cooling Technology
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The Coolest Hoodie – Fieldsheer Uses Cooling Technology

I’m a sweaty gal.  Always have been.  Growing up in the South I always heard girls glisten, not sweat.  But, I’ve always been the girl who sweats buckets.  Folks often say to me sweating means your body is ultra-efficient at getting rid of toxins.  Small consolation for always turning into a sweaty mess when the … Continue reading