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Category: Travel Gear

How To Get Into The Columbia Employee Store - Travels With Elle
Budgeting Lifestyle Travel Gear

Columbia Employee Store Passes: How To Get In And What To Expect

For those that are unfamiliar, Columbia Sportswear Company is a brand that specializes in outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, accessories, and equipment under the following brands: Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna. This past February, I had the pleasure of visiting the Mountain Hardware Headquarters and Columbia Employee Store in Richmond, CA for the first …

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Top 15 Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking Essentials - www.travelswithelle.com
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My Top 15 Hiking and Camping Essentials (With Product Recommendations!)

Are you new to camping, backpacking, or even hiking? Find yourself getting lost and overwhelmed with the variety of gear that exists out there? There seem to be way too many products for way too many situations–a type of sleeping bag for every season, a type of shoe for every terrain, a backpack size/style for …

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Hiking Boots or Trail Running Shoes? How To Choose a Hiking Boot

Oh, the great debate between the types of footwear one can consider when heading for an outdoor adventure on foot. Hiking boots and hiking shoes are the traditional choices, whereas trail runners have gained popularity with outdoor enthusiasts in recent years. With literally hundreds of options to choose from for each type of shoe (varying …

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Travel Essentials for Hot Climates - www.travelswithelle.com
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30+ Travel Essentials for Hot Weather and Tropical Climates

Summer rolls around every year and it’s an exciting thing. Like many of you, I look forward to summer travel for two main reasons: warm weather perfect for basking in, and long nights perfect for extended exploration. However, packing for summer travel is a fine art if you don’t want to be burdened with sweatiness, …

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The Minimalist Traveler's Guide to Packing - www.travelswithelle.com
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The Minimalist Traveler’s Guide to Packing

Packing time: minimalist, carry-on style. Don’t know where to start? Welcome to the only minimalist carry-on packing guide you’ll need. I’m a huge fan of carry-on only and backpack only travel. Why? Because no matter how you spin it, it really does make you more of an efficient traveler. Having traveled all over the world …

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The Complete Packing List For Hawaii - www.travelswithelle.com
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The Only Packing List You Need for Hawaii and Other Tropical Beach Destinations

Packing time for the tropical beach vacation. Don’t know where to start? Welcome to the only tropical beach packing guide you’ll need. For a trip like this where bulky items are not needed and shorts/bathing suits will be worn almost 24/7, I’m a huge fan of carry-on travel. Why? Because of its convenience! No matter …

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The Carry-On Packing List for Summer Travel - www.travelswithelle.com
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The Most Comprehensive Carry-On Packing List for Summer Travel

Packing time, carry-on style. Don’t know where to start? Welcome to the only carry-on packing guide you’ll need. I’m a huge fan of carry-on only and backpack only travel. Why? Because no matter how you spin it, it really does make you more of an efficient traveler. Having traveled all over the world in various …

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The Best Gifts for The Outdoor Lover In 2020

Wondering what to get the outdoor lover or nature enthusiast in your life? I know shopping for them can be tough since it seems what they actually value is spending time outdoors instead of material belongings. Despite that, there are still some items that have the ability to enhance their outdoor adventures that much more. …

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Lifestyle Travel Gear

25 Ultimate Self Care Gifts for Everyone On Your List

Let’s face it, we could all use a little more self-care and self-love in our lives. It’s time to chuck the materialistic gifts that no one needs out the window and instead, focus on gifting them something that will promote health, wellness, and all-around comfort. If you’re looking to send them some good vibes this …

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25 Top Travel Gadgets That Will Make Your Next Trip So Much Better

Travel necessities, gadgets, and toys. Some of them are can make your trip that much better, others add extra convenience to our experiences, and others can keep us up to date in this fast-paced world of technology. These top travel gadgets have often been considered life-savers for today’s travelers. They innovatively solve some of our …

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