Summer's here, which means endless hikes, campouts and days at the beach - all of which call for a good pair of breathable, stretchy shorts. And why get both a pair of board shorts and a pair of hiking shorts when you can get both in one? The Patagonia WaveFarer give you just that.
Summer is in full swing, and there's still plenty of time to hit the road and head out for a great vacation or two. Because, really, when is there a better time to travel the country than summer? From small-town country getaways to full-on outdoor excursions, here are some of the best summer destinations across the country.
As much as we love a simple, straight-up beer, every once in a while, there is room for something a little different. We've tried out fair share of citrus-flavored beers, even a few berry ones. But Cucumber and Lime? That's usually reserved for gin and tonic.
Everybody else was doing it - namely Patagonia - so REI decided to get in on the fun and launch their own Used Gear Shop. You can now snag some pretty nice gear for pretty good prices, such as a Mammut Wenaha for 30% off retail, a Helly Hansen jacket for over 30% off, and a a Big Agnes Copper Spur for 25% off. In fact, most pieces look to be in the 25-30% off range.
Having your favorite four-legged friend join you on your outdoor adventures is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But if your trip involves water, and your water has a thing for swimming, you may want to grab him a life jacket to help keep him safe. We recommend the K-9 Float Coat from Ruffwear.
We’ve definitely seen our fair share of minimalist wallets, and it feels like we see newer, simpler ones all the time. But the Decadent Minimalist DM1 really takes the cake. It’s literally just a single piece of metal – aluminum, nickel or titanium, CNC-machined – with zero moving parts, straps, hinges, screws or magnets. Just a one-sided frame.