First there was polypropylene. Then, merino wool. Now… it’s bamboo. Advances in technology allow use to continually improve our clothing and its’ uses in our active endeavors. In the case of bamboo, the inner “pilth” of this hard wooden plant is mixed with a variety of other materials, such as organic cotton or merino wool. The […]
Archives for November 2014
National Geographic Adventurers of the Year 2014
It’s that time of year again. Every November, National Geographic puts out a list of their Adventurers of the Year, and this year, the list is as impressive and inspiring as ever. They choose these individuals based on “his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, adventure sports, conservation, and humanitarianism.” Booyah is what I have […]
Gear Review: ExOfficio Rain Logic Trench
The fall weather is upon us, and that means shorter days, cooler temperatures, and often more rain. I’m still traveling quite a bit though I’ve been staying in the New England area, but I’ve had plenty of wet days now to test out the Rain Logic Trench from ExOfficio. I made my way from Boston […]