Outdoor Research (OR) is an outdoor gear company based in my neck of the woods, in Seattle, Washington. They’ve been in the business of making high quality clothes for the active individual for over 27 years. I wasn’t familiar with their products before I tested out their Mithrilite Jacket and Expressa Skort this past spring […]
Archives for September 2012
Set Yourself Up For Success: Tips on Group Travel
Most of us only have two weeks of vacation a year. Signing up for a group travel trip during this precious chunk of time can be a gamble. Who knows WHAT characters you’ll have on tour with you. Luckily, just like counting cards, there are tricks you can learn to make group travel a success. […]
Staying Safe with Adventure Medical Kits
As a outdoor recreation guide I always have a first-aid kit in my backpack. Depending on how far away we are from road access and a hospital, I will plan to be that much more thorough in my kit. I tested out two Adventure Medical Kits, the Womens’ Edition Outdoor Medical Kit, and the Survive […]