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 …
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 …
For all my opportunistic travelers out there who like taking advantage of any chance you get to fit in some exploring— this one’s for you. We’re all familiar with the struggle… you’ve got a few hours before your hotel/Airbnb check-in time, or check out occurs way before your departing flight. You want to fit in …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
