Summer 2023 Outdoor Retailer
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Summer 2023 Outdoor Retailer

Here’s what I saw during one day at Outdoor Retailer Summer 2023 in Salt Lake City. Continue reading →

Warm Weather Travel Outfit: Outdoor Research Essential Boxy Tee and Ferrosi Transit Pants
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Warm Weather Travel Outfit: Outdoor Research Essential Boxy Tee and Ferrosi Transit Pants

Warm weather travel means packing lightweight, breathable, and comfy clothes. This is a gear review of Outdoor Research Essential Boxy Tee and Ferrosi Transit Pants. Continue reading →

Cool Gear, Shoes, and Clothes I Saw at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2023
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Cool Gear, Shoes, and Clothes I Saw at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2023

I love finding lesser known brands at Outdoor Retailer, although I did miss it being in Denver. I spent a day at OR Snow Show 2023 in Salt Lake City and enjoyed learning about some new brands and seeing the new things some established brands are doing. I started in the Venture Out area for … Continue reading →

Fun Summer Finds – 12 Things for Travel and Outdoors
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Fun Summer Finds – 12 Things for Travel and Outdoors

I’m always on the search for innovative products for the outdoors and travel that are multi-functional and packable. These are some fun summer finds I’ve recently discovered. Be a Bandit with a Better Bandana I instantly fell in love with Bandits Bandanas when I found them on Instagram. Each bandana features designs created by artists … Continue reading →

3 Up and Coming Brands I Discovered at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
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3 Up and Coming Brands I Discovered at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show

Like everything else, Outdoor Retailer Snow Show is different this year. Because of Omicron, a lot of the bigger, more established brands pulled out of the annual trade show. Normally I would go 2-3 days of the show, but this time condensed my time at the show to one day, which happened to be a … 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 →

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 →

Royal Robbins Bug Barrier Hoodie Review: Bug and Sun Protection
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Royal Robbins Bug Barrier Hoodie Review: Bug and Sun Protection

I tested the Royal Robbins Bug Barrier Hoodie on trails across Colorado and Utah. Its sun protection, insect defense and soft fabric impressed me. Continue reading →