The Oros Orion Parka ($350) is a waterproof, cold-weather parka made with “NASA inspired” insulation. For months its Facebook ad followed me everywhere, on every hallowed page I actively follow,…
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Wool and cotton are my preferred fibers (over polyesters and nylons) because they’re biodegradable and not oil-dependent. But once in a while, a synthetic piece like the Patagonia Dusty Mesa…
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Greenland offers innumerable paths to those willing to seek them out. The challenge is figuring out on which path to start because it’s a country without roads, rental cars and…
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With the angst and problems in the world today, we’re unlikely to think of fashion as a solution or a problem. But the textile industry is the second greatest polluter…
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Fall has been a beautiful, fun time to be out hiking. It was even more fun because I was using the MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles ($99.95). They are lightweight,…
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The only upside I can think of to fall and winter are snugly sweaters to keep me warm. Like the new Toad & Co Merino Merritt Hoodie ($199). It’s made of 100…
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The DRYGUT Travel Dry DX ($39.95) is a shoe and boot dryer and warmer that…dries and warms your shoes and boots! I have used it at home in a conventional…