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WOMEN FOR WOMEN Imagine the possibilities of a world when all women live courageously... When I first learned of BRANWYN I was in awe. Supporting other women-owned businesses, especially inclusive and empowering women-owned businesses, is something that truly sets my soul on fire. BRANWYN embodies all of this, so when I had the opportunity to try out their innerwear, I felt honored. Created out of a lack of products that checked all her boxes, BRANYNS's founder, Shawna, came up short trying to find innerwear to suit her needs. She searched for sustainable, high-quality basic underwear made of natural fibers and looked good. Something she could wear to all the places she went- yoga, coffee, hiking, and the office while looking great and feeling good to wear. So, she decided to make what she couldn't find, and BRANWYN was born. Named after the Welsh goddess of love and beauty known for her compassion, empathy, and beauty, as well as her foresight, strength, and courage BRANWYN was the perfect name. BRANWYN's core belief aligns strongly with my core belief- all women contain a power within that can change the world, especially when we empower other women. BRAWYN'S Core Belief: "By women, for women. That's BRANWYN. We believe that every girl and woman has the power within to be her best in life and sport regardless of her shape, size, age, race, ethnicity and/or sexual orientation. Period. We believe that when women empower each other, we empower the world." They don't just provide lip service either. Their actions align with what their claims are and they partner with non-profit groups that empower and inspire women and girls in their local communities. During the quarter, they donate a minimum of 1% of all sales to their empowerment partners. Some of their non-profit partners are She-Jumps, Play Like a Girl, Black Women in Sports Foundation, & Rose Haven. When my box arrived with the Essential Bralette and Essential Bikini in warm nude, I immediately opened it. They were beautiful and so soft. Since then, I have worn them in almost every place Shawna designed them for- the office, the coffee shop, dinner with a friend, up a mountain in the snow, and at home with nothing else on. They are high performance in every aspect, yet super comfortable and adorable on. The sizing for me was perfect, and the high-quality materials seem like they will last a long time. Essential Bralette: A 4-way stretch knit, the bralette provides medium coverage and features a 2" wide band to stop the girls from slipping south, with adjustable and reversible cross straps. This bralette does not have molded cups and is unpadded. Core features: Soft to the touch Stretch to move with you Allows skin to breathe to maintain the right temperature Performance Innerwear built for multiple uses Odor resistant Moisture-wicking Essential Bikini: A low-rise and four-way knit stretch bikini that fits snug around your hips. Constructed using seamless knitting technology so that the seams lie flat against your body. Core features: Soft to the touch Stretch to move with you Allows skin to breathe to maintain the right temperature Performance Innerwear built for multiple uses Odor resistant Moisture-wicking 100% Money-Back Guarantee
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When I first opened the box for this hoodie, I was instantly in love. The color? So beautiful, lush, and deep. The feel? The softest hoodie I have ever felt. The quality? Absolutely stunning. I couldn't wait to put it on and try it out. I happened to have plans to sip Sangria at an outdoor vineyard in my area that evening, so I didn't have to wait long. The forecast was cold and windy, a perfect combo to try this hoodie out. I slipped it on with my favorite pair of jeans (so cute together) and headed out to the vineyard. When we arrived, I got out of my car, and it was cold and windy, but I was warm and cozy in this hoodie. Not only did it feel so good against my skin, but I stayed warm even while drinking cold Sangria in winter weather. I also got a ton of compliments on it. I knew this hoodie would perform well on the trail in even harsher conditions and was even more excited to really put it to the test.  I got that chance just a week later when we had a major winter storm moving into Southern California. Our local mountain, Palomar, was forecasting up to 2' of snow in less than 24 hours, wind, and frigid temperatures. It was exactly the conditions I was looking for, plus I am always up for a snowshoeing trip! We headed up the mountain, and mother nature didn't disappoint- it was near perfect snowshoeing conditions. The hoodie worked well for the strenuous activity. It kept me warm, was breathable, and was super comfortable. I had multiple layers on and adjusted as needed throughout the day. The hoodie performed exceptionally well.     I love how this hoodie is super lightweight, breathable, and packable. It works well both on and off the trail and is unbelievably warm for how light it is. It fits super well, and the cut looks good on, so it is a piece of clothing you can wear anywhere and look good. It is well made- specifically made to be used for backpacking and climbing. According to AGC, "the knit structure and fiber properties allow perspiration to escape while retaining its amazing insulating properties easily. Its exceptional properties allow it to be worn in a wide range of temperatures". Since I have only worn it in cold temperatures so far, I am excited to see how it feels when it isn't so cold. According to AGC, "All-Paca™ Fleece is designed to wear with one layer or multiple layers under it. Alpaca Fiber doesn't absorb much moisture, and it dries really quickly. Our fleece is not at all thick or bulky and is warmer than other types of fleece that are much bulkier. Most importantly, Alpaca insulates even when it's wet. Down and synthetics will not insulate when wet. Alpaca is truly one of Nature's high-performance fibers, and it is very soft and comfortable to wear." Key Features:
CONSTRUCTION The Trail Seam™ - The unique 100% Alpaca fiber fabric deserved a seam that would be worthy of Adventure. AGC designed their Trail Seam™ for tremendous toughness and durability, so you can be confident the gear will perform under extreme stress and prolonged usage. The hoodies and shirts have been thousands of miles and experienced millions and millions of rubs under backpack straps - and the Trail Seam™ has consistently met those stringent demands. Weft Knit - 100% Alpaca fiber is knitted into a unique fabric that provides exceptional performance. Their special knit structure resists “running” - so if you poke a hole in it while you are in the backcountry, the hole may get slightly larger over time, but you don’t have to worry about the hole turning in to a long “run” as experienced in many lightweight knits. Lightweight - Ensures this is a shirt you'll never hesitate to throw in your pack. “Regular Fit” Style - Not too snug and not too loose. It looks great and allows for a full range of motion. Natural fibers perform at their optimal level when allowed a little room to breathe. Longer tail - Provides coverage and allows for free movement. DETAILS Women's All-Paca Fleece Hoodie weights (varies from lot to lot): XS - 8 oz., S - 9 oz. M - 10 oz. L - 11 oz. XL - 12 oz. A little bit about Appalachian Gear Company: Appalachian Gear Company is an outdoor lifestyle company specializing in performance-based clothing and equipment manufactured in the United States. We're combining 45 years in the textile industry with countless miles logged on trails across the country to introduce innovative products that provide performance and value while minimizing environmental impact. Their lightweight Hoodies, Shirts, Beanies, and Gaiters are all made from 100% Alpaca yarn spun to their specifications. They knit their fabrics in their North Carolina, USA facility utilizing a Patent Pending process. Their garments are constructed in various sewing facilities located in the Southeast USA, supporting other small businesses. https://appalachiangearcompany.com  If you've ever been hiking down the trail and felt an extraordinary sense of connection to your surroundings, you've experienced a deepening of your spiritual relationship to nature. This feeling may have come in the form of clarity and awe for what you were seeing- maybe a lone giant red cedar you've never noticed before or the sapphire sparkle in the feathers of some unknown to you bird singing away with no care in the world. You may have started to feel as if you were welcome, as if that giant cedar was going to wrap its mighty boughs around you as if you were already home. Or maybe it was just a fleeting feeling- one you couldn't really put your finger on except that you felt uplifted and maybe even joyous. If you're like most of us, you enjoy these feelings you get on the trail but usually forget about them once you're off the trail and back to your busy life. Hiking is a beautiful conduit for deepening your spiritual relationship with nature. It creates a space to move through nature in a natural state. Hiking forces us to slow down and become mindful of our surroundings and how we are feeling. It allows us to connect deeper to ourselves. Below, we share three ways to deepen your spiritual connection to nature with hiking from our I Am the Wild Experience. Perspective-taking: We view the world from our limited perspective shaped by our life experiences, values, the current state of mind, assumptions, and other factors. Our perspective is our own unique view and is completely different from anyone else's because we have all lived different lives and had different experiences from each other. It is a limited perspective because we would never be able to experience everything everyone else has experienced. While it might be limited, we are always able to expand our perspectives through new experiences. Perspective-taking is a skill in which we can take the perspective of someone else, or this case, something else. On your next hike, find a place in nature where you can watch from nature's perspective. Maybe you can find a soft spot to lay down and gaze at the sky as if you are a blade of grass. Or hike to the highest point in your area and look down at everything below you, like a butterfly or bird. Nature, unlike us, has an unlimited perspective. It hasn't been shaped by all things, like beliefs and values, that we have been. Nature just is- it's in a natural state always. Finding this natural state and taking on nature's unlimited perspective is a spectacular way for us to expand ourselves while connecting even deeper spiritually with nature.  Embrace Stillness: Most of us are busy all the time. It seems we always have something to do (usually multiple things) and rarely have time to slow down and be still. In fact, most of us probably can't be still even when we have the time. Our minds wander, we get antsy, and we end up diving into the next item on our to-do list. We rarely live in the moment, thinking about things we did in the past or worrying about what could happen in the future. Being still is a practice in mindfulness that allows us to remain in the present moment, gain clarity, move from a state of "doing" to a state of "being," find a deeper awareness, personal insight, and higher connection. When we practice mindfulness and live in the present moment, we embrace the very essence of nature. Nature never worries about the past or what might happen in the future; it remains in the present moment at all times. Find a place on your hike where you can sit and be comfortable. Maybe bring a small cushion or blanket to sit on. Once you find a comfortable position, take a few deep cleansing breaths and start to tune into everything around you. Feel the air on your skin and face; listen to the sound it makes as it rustles the leaves above your head. Watch the grass move in brilliant formation as the air pushes it against the ground. Listen to the birds sing to each other from the tops of the trees and watch them fly from branch to branch looking for their next meal. Feel the warmth from the sun shining down on your face and look at how it highlights the petals on the flowers around you. If your mind wanders and thoughts come in, watch them float away on the clouds above you and come back to the present moment. If you become antsy, reposition yourself to find your focus on nature around you so you are comfortable again. Practice this for as long as you can, but at least 30 minutes.  Breathe: Breathing is the strongest way we experience a symbiotic relationship with nature. We experience reciprocity in the form of the oxygen we breathe in and the carbon dioxide we breathe out. When we breathe in oxygen into our lungs, carbon bonds to the oxygen creating the carbon dioxide we exhale. Plants breathe in this carbon dioxide, break the carbon away, and in turn, release oxygen which we breathe back in. To continue living, we exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide back and forth between one another all of the time. We both cannot survive without this beautiful and perfect relationship. Find a place on your hike where you can sit comfortably for at least 20 minutes. Feel free to bring a blanket to lay on or a pad to sit on. You will want to be comfortable. Practice the following breath technique: Breath Focus
 There is a special kind of magic that ensues when you get a copy of the latest issue of your favorite magazine, curl up in your comfiest chair with your favorite cup of hot tea, and flip open the cover. The crisp pages, the smell of freshly printed ink, and the vivid photos take you to another place far away from your hot tea and a comfy chair. With each issue we release, we get quite a few people asking if they can purchase a print version of the magazine and our answer, unfortunately, but firmly, is no. As much as we would love to see our magazine in beautiful print, hold it in our hands, and smell the fresh ink, we made a hard decision in the beginning stages to not go to print. This decision was one we researched heavily and was based on our values and not finances. The bottom line is magazines make the majority of their money selling ad space, not selling actual magazines. Advertisers like to know that their ad will be seen in "x" number of magazines sitting pretty on store shelves. The number of magazines printed determines ad prices- not sold, and some magazines print way more copies than they know they will sell because of this. Because of this system, it is much harder to "sell" a digital magazine ad than a printed ad, and it is harder to quantify the digital value to potential advertisers. So, what are some of the impacts printed magazines have on our environment? While some magazines may be printed from trees grown specifically for printing, recycled paper, and/or some eco-friendly processes, the industry isn't considered "green." From the water, pesticides, and herbicides needed to grow the trees, the chemicals used in the processing plant, the toxic inks used for printing, the greenhouse gas emissions accumulated from transporting the magazines, and the waste after the magazines are used, there are environmental issues in each stage of the production. One of the most eye-opening discoveries we found was the sheer number of magazines that do not sell (up to 3 out of 4 as told by a magazine "insider). We wanted to know what happens to the magazines that don't sell at stores, and it turns out, they get boxed up and sent to a landfill or to be recycled, never to be enjoyed by someone sipping tea in their comfy chair. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 2.5 million tons of magazines are thrown away each year in the U.S. The magazines that are not recycled take up precious space in landfills, and as they compost, methane gas is released as a natural part of the decaying process. This methane gas is natural, but too much of it in the atmosphere can contribute to global warming. The magazines also contribute to creating leachate, contaminated liquid made from water percolating through a solid waste disposal site, accumulating contaminants, and moving into subsurface areas like our groundwater. The inks used in printing on paper, especially color inks from magazines, are incredibly toxic. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) claims 63.4% of paper is recycled in the U.S. However, other agencies have refuted these numbers and are said to be somewhere between 20% and 40%. These numbers are for all paper types, including magazines. Much of the recycled paper in the U.S. gets shipped to China, where it is recycled into cardboard packaging for the products that China sends back and sells here. So, we're printing magazines that don't get read to send on a ship to China to get recycled into packaging for more stuff we don't need to be sent back to us? MIND BLOWN!!! We hope you can see why we decided to go digital. But we understand that nothing is perfect, and there are impacts a digital magazine has on the environment too. The energy used to power and store digital magazine does create C02, plus the device you are reading your magazine on takes a ton of resources to make. But we understand you will have your phone or tablet regardless of whether or not we create a digital magazine. We also hope to invest in more sustainable and renewable energy sources to offset the C02 produced with current sources. While we might be different in the way we do things, we see the future and it is digital- it has to be digital. We also knew from the beginning our magazine would be free for anyone who wants to read it and going digital alleviates some of the pressure to sell magazines to help cover the cost of printing. We believe the information we are putting out isn't just for the privileged, it is for everyone. Don’t get me wrong, we do sell magazine ads and packages for advertisers who see value in what we provide with a little twist. For each full-page ad we sell, we choose a non-profit or start-up company we can get behind and gift them a free full-page ad. It's our version of "Buy One Get One," and we do it because it makes us feel good, and it supports the community who has supported us. We believe there are much bigger and more important things than just selling ads. Is digital perfect? No. Is it a good option? Yes. At the very least, we can feel good about what we're doing here on many levels. So, while you may never hold an issue of Hike It Off Magazine in your hand, you can still get comfy in the chair with your hot tea and tablet and be taken to the trail far from you just as easy as if you were holding paper in your hand.  We thought we would clear this up once and for all with a simple description of the differences between Yaktrax, Micro Spikes, and Crampons. Knowing the differences and how to use each one correctly and in the right conditions is necessary for any winter hiking where ice is involved. I know first-hand the extensive damage to our body that can happen with just a simple slip on the trail. Knowing what gear and how to use it for different conditions will help lessen the chance of traumatic injuries or death. Winter hiking is something to take seriously. Yaktrax Yaktrax makes multiple “traction device” options for “serious grip in any condition.” From their simplest option, the Spike-less Pro, to their “Summit” option, which they market as “a heavy-duty traction device that is essential for any winter hike or backcountry excursion,” it may seem that you can buy a pair of any of these and start hiking up an icy mountain. Unfortunately, as excellent as they seem, Yaktrax do have some limits. The “Spike-less Pro” version is their patented skid lock coil system. They are their least aggressive system with no spikes. While they work well walking from your house to your mailbox in icy conditions, they are not suited for the trail unless completely flat with no exposure (exposure is a part of a trail that has a high risk of injury in the event of a fall because of the steepness of the terrain). They are perfect for keeping in your car to use when you need to put your chains on heading up the mountain as they are easy to slip on your boots. Spike-less Pro Uses: Flat surfaces with no exposure. Perfect for in town or around your house. Keep a pair in your car for putting on your snow chains on your way up the mountain. Use for packed snow or ice. They can be used with any shoes/boots.  Microspikes Microspikes such as the Kahtoola MICROspikes or Yaktrax Summit have a bit more “bite” than the Yaktrax Pro because of the added spikes. The Yaktrax Summit’s 3/8th inch triangular Carbon Steel Spikes help bite into packed snow and ice better than the coil system on the Spike-less Pro’s. However, even with the additional grip, the spikes have limits and should not be used on super steep inclines, icy rocks, or aggressive slopes covered in ice. The Kahtoola MICROspikes have twelve stainless steel spikes that help dig into packed snow/ ice. Their welded stainless-steel chains offer added traction in the snow while remaining flexible and highly packable. They are my go-to choice for most of the winter trails I hike in my area. Microspike Uses: Can be used on flat, semi-sloped/ mild incline, and slightly steeper trails with packed snow/ice. Perfect for adding extra traction to your normal hiking boots/trail runners. Use for packed snow or ice with low exposure. Can be used with any shoes/boots.  Crampons: Crampons are used when you move across high angled packed snow/ice, icy rocks, glaciers, when you need more solid footing not to slide, and to hold your full body weight. Crampons do not “give” as microspikes do, so they are a sturdy option in harsher and more exposed conditions. They can also be used to climb vertical ice if they have front-toe spikes. They are used in conjunction with an ice ax. Specialized training to gain the proper skills and knowledge is recommended for terrain where crampons are needed. Crampon Uses: Can be used on highly angled icy slopes with exposure, vertical ice (if they have toe spikes), and ice-covered rocks. Can hold your body weight. Must be used with stiff shanked mountaineering boots made to work with crampons. There are many different kinds of crampon styles depending on what you are using them for (vertical ice climbing vs. crossing a glacier).  With winter gear, you get what you pay for. Skimping on winter gear is something I would never recommend. You don’t want equipment failure to happen when you are miles from your car, and the trail is icy. You don’t want to risk injury and have to sit on the side of the trail in freezing conditions. There is a lot more to think about and be prepared for in the winter. To gain the necessary skills needed for winter hiking, consider taking a basic winter mountain skills course such as this one from Sierra Mountain Guides. Jaime PurintonCEO We wanted to share some of the photos from our recent snow shoe trip to Palomar Mountain State Park. It was so magical! If you'd like to learn more about the park, check out this blog post. We really enjoyed testing KÜHL®’s Men’s RENEGADE™ AFIRE CHINO pants. Normally we would jump straight to the technical hiking pants, like when we tested the Women’s Weekndr Tight Leggings, but we wanted to see how a pair of their more casual hiking pants would perform. We ended up choosing the RENEGADE™ AFIRE CHINO based on the reviews for being comfortable, durable while having a great fit, and being a great crossover pant- a pant you can wear to work and hiking. These pants literally fit every description we read from KÜHL® and the close to 150 five-star reviews on their website. These pants are just that- a comfortable, casual pant that are perfect to wear to the office or out for a hike. They live up to KÜHL®’s reputation for making durable, comfortable, and unrestricted clothing. They fit great, are lightweight, and have easy care- just wash and wear. They don’t wrinkle, water beads right off them, and the UPF 50 sun protection is a must have. The seven pockets (yes seven) are useful on and off the trail. These pants will make amazing travel pants once we are able to travel again.  If you didn’t get the chance to read our last KÜHL® review, here’s a little bit about the company: KÜHL® was born in the snow-covered peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is proud to be an independent company with no shareholders or VC investors. They do not pay celebrities or athletes for promotion- they just create great products that speak for themselves. Living in the harsh weather and challenging conditions of the mountains was a learning experience that taught them if you’re courageous, remain humble, stay hungry, are kind to your community, then the independents will thrive. They know their livelihood depends on people like us and our satisfaction with their product and they never forget that. Their goal is to create gear that works as hard as we do. Some of the features they do well are articulated knees, gussets, stretch panels, reinforced pockets, and cuffs all designed to create a longer life. Their clothing is designed to move with the person wearing it. They also source responsibly, provide a higher quality of living for all involved, and make their products with the least amount of environmental impact.  What we liked best about the pants: Wrinkle Free Zippered Back Pockets Great Fit Super Comfortable Durable Fabric Freedom of Movement ADVANCED FABRICS Fabric: DURALUX™ 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex with Water Resistant Finish | 5.0 oz/sq. yd; 170 GSM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Machine wash cold with like colors, no bleach, tumble dry low DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reflective tape in back pockets for use while commuting Bottom cuffs cinch Reflective tape inside bottom cuff Bottom knee darts for articulation Gusseted crotch Seven pockets: two front chino style, one coin pocket, two back and two stealth cell phone Bottom opening: 14” DIFFERENT BY CONSTRUCTION Tapered fit Water resistant finish Durable two-way stretch fabric has great hand and dries quickly thanks to water resistant coating Free Ryde waistband is lined with soft microchamois for unmatched comfort Easy care, wash and wear UPF 50 sun protection A well-constructed lightweight men's hiking pants that deliver versatile performance Imported Purchase your own pair of RENEGADE™ AFIRE CHINO here. Tony is wearing the KLASSIK FIT TAPERED CHINO TAPERED FIT in Koal. One thing we can always embrace 100% is gear that is ultra-light but also lasts a long time. It seems a lot of the time ultralight doesn’t equal a long gear life so we end up sacrificing years of life for less of a load on our backs. Enter SilverAnt. SilverAnt was founded on creating the best titanium outdoor products that will last a lifetime. In fact, they even back up their products with a lifetime guarantee. Titanium, if you didn’t know, is a highly versatile and long-lasting material that offers unparalleled quality and lightness. Its low density and high strength make it a perfect metal to make lightweight outdoor gear out of.  SilverAnt nailed both durability and ultra-lightness with the Titanium 800ml Screw Top Clip Bottle. It’s so light, we actually still notice its lightness every time we pick it up. In fact, we love to hand it to unsuspecting hikers and watch their faces when they feel how light it is. Everyone is always pleasantly surprised. The insulating sleeve that is included, keeps your drink cold or warm and the top clip is handy for clipping it to your pack or belt with a carabiner for hands free hiking.  The bottle is suitable for outdoor adventures and also as an everyday companion. Drinking from a titanium bottle is safe, as it’s a biocompatible material, non-corrosive and non-toxic. There are no horrible chemicals like BPA’s or toxins in the bottle and the easy screw top lid ensures getting your needed hydration isn’t a chore. Features: Grade 1 quality titanium Uncoated and unlined Ultralight titanium construction Perfect weighted feel Corrosion resistant Biocompatible Non toxic/non allergenic Insulating sleeve Lifetime guarantee Specification: Weight: 167g/5.9 ounces Capacity: 800ml/28 fl oz Diameter: 70mm/2.8 inches Height: 245mm/9.65 inches Product Care: Wash with a non-abrasive cloth and warm water with a mild detergent. If you use an abrasive cloth you will scratch and affect the natural finish of the titanium. Please do not wash the titanium in a dishwasher and always wash by hand. After washing, dry and store ready for the next adventure. To learn more about SilverAnt and purchase the Titanium 800ml Screw Top Clip Bottle click here.  We’ve always been big fans of KÜHL® gear and the women’s Weekendr Tight Leggings are no exception. We wanted to see if they lived up to the hype of being “high abrasion resistant”, comfortable, and lightweight so we put them through some pretty rigorous testing. From sliding down rough granite boulders in Joshua Tree National Park to hiking in wet weather in Mount Laguna and many places in between, we found these pants definitely live up their hype and then some. If you are not familiar with KÜHL®, their story is pretty cool (pun intended 😊). KÜHL® was born in the snow-covered peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is proud to be an independent company with no shareholders or VC investors. They do not pay celebrities or athletes for promotion- they just create great products that speak for themselves. Living in the harsh weather and challenging conditions of the mountains was a learning experience that taught them if you’re courageous, remain humble, stay hungry, are kind to your community, then the independents will thrive. They know their livelihood depends on people like us and our satisfaction with their product and they never forget that. Their goal is to create gear that works as hard as we do. Some of the features they do well are articulated knees, gussets, stretch panels, reinforced pockets, and cuffs all designed to create a longer life. Their clothing is designed to move with the person wearing it. They also source responsibly, provide a higher quality of living for all involved, and make their products with the least amount of environmental impact. So when we got the chance to put some of their gear, including the Weekendr Tights to the test we were so excited!  The WEEKENDR™ Tight are women's lightweight hiking pants designed for the outdoors. High abrasion resistant fabric won't snag or pull on any adventure in the wild. Sizing: XS(2), S(4-6), M(8-10), L(12-14), XL(16) ADVANCED FABRICS Fabric 1: TUFFLITE™ 76% Nylon, 9% Polyester, 15% Spandex | 186 GSM Fabric 2: RIPSTOP AIR™ 96% Polyester, 4% Spandex | 163 GSM Fabric 3: (Waistband) 89% Polyester, 11% Spandex | 220 GSM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Machine wash cold with like colors, no bleach, tumble dry low Different by Design Front conceal zippered pockets and chino back pockets Mid Rise 29" inseam for this pant is Regular length and is meant to hit at the ankle Bottom leg opening: 8.5 DIFFERENT BY CONSTRUCTION Skinny Fit Technical, lightweight pant with stretch Durable Water Repellent Finish High abrasion-resistant body fabric Martindale abrasion test rating: passes 20k rubs Stretch woven wicking mesh panels throughout pant Trail-ready, comfortable and flattering lightweight leggings for women Imported So how did they do? They definitely lived up to the claim of being “high abrasion resistant”, comfortable, lightweight, and flattering. After sliding down rough granite boulders in Joshua Tree that would have shredded my normal hiking pants we were definitely impressed. They are super lightweight, move well with you, and are very comfortable. They dry quickly (we submerged them in a river crossing) even though they are water resistant. They look really cute on too! They make excellent technical hiking pants and will be our “go-to” travel pants once we can travel again because of their compactness, durability, and comfort. We loved the back pockets but were disappointed with the size of the front pockets as we would have loved them to be a bit bigger. The fit is true to size with a bit of stretch. The ankles are slim fitting.    All in all, we would recommend these pants for their durability, comfort, and look! If you are looking for a technical pair of hiking tights that will last a long time, look cute, and are very comfortable these are the pants for you. Plus, we love supporting independent hiking companies 100%!
Purchase yours here. We are so stoked on our new arrivals! The beanies are so soft and comfortable and are perfect for the chilly days this time of year. The hats are so sleek and modern and look so good! We had planned on releasing them sooner (like a month ago) but with all the issues with supply disruptions and shipping lags due to COVID they were pretty delayed. We had become a bit bewildered, but when they showed up and we saw how amazing they are our spirits were lifted. We seriously LOVE them! We designed two different beanie options, The Super Chunkster and The Flow. The Super Chunkster was named for its loose and chunky knit style. It is super warm and cozy and is available in six colors! The Flow is a more minimal style, with a tighter knit, and works both on and off the trail. It will flow wherever life takes you! You can purchase them HERE The new hat style, The Low Pro, has a re-designed logo patch that sets flush to the hat for a modern and clean look. The hats look amazing, and we opted for our two most popular colors, multi cam & black/white with a medium profile crown and semi curved bill. You can purchase them HERE |
