We run through so many travel mugs, and not all of them are winners. These are a few we like, just not as much as the ones above. Contigo Luxe Autoseal for $36: What makes the Contigo “automatic” is a button on the side of the lid that opens the sippin’ hole. There’s a lock … Read more
I used to feel a little embarrassed by my home clothes—anything I wore when no one could see me. That included ratty shoes, shirts with holes, and old shorts I should have gotten rid of long ago. When I got a dog, my embarrassment swelled because I was too lazy to change when I left … Read more
Next time you tell that outdoorsy friend or family member to take a hike, make sure they head into the great outside equipped enough to enjoy it. In this guide, we have more than two dozen gift recommendations ranging from a titanium French press to a wool hat woven in Kathmandu. Our Gear team has … Read more
REI Co-op—the house brand for outdoor retailer REI—consistently strikes an impressive balance between quality and price. The latest example is the 650 Down Jacket, which is lightweight, made of recycled materials, and warm. The previous version of this jacket is the 650 Down Jacket 2.0, so while that technically makes the current version 3.0, it’s … Read more
The construction method also affects how much warmth a garment can retain. If something says it’s sewn through, it’s exactly what that sounds like. There are two layers of fabric sandwiched around the insulation, and it’s stitched into a square grid or elongated column pattern. In particularly cold weather, the parts of the material where … Read more
The Amsterdam designer Maium’s giant pink jacket, the one you can buy, retails for €499 (around $530). It’s a longer design that covers your arms and legs to keep you dry if you’re walking or biking in the rain. It also inflates! This helps increase its insulating powers, but also gives it some extra padding … Read more
I ride a lot of electric kick scooters here in New York City, and no one has ever smiled fondly at me as I zip around town. I get the occasional, “How fast does it go?” when I’m on the burlier scooters, but that’s it. Riding Honda’s new Motocompacto, however, was a heck of a … Read more
Dialing in what to bring with you when attending any festival takes a lot of trial and error. Reader, I’ve made a lot of errors, from improper footwear to feeling dehydrated. After years of attending concerts, raves, and other live events, I’ve managed to fine-tune the best festival accessories for any situation. Whether you’re camping, … Read more
Bird-watching, or birding, is an admittedly curious pastime. You’re essentially spying on little feathery creatures trying to go about their lives. Rather than landing you in jail though, this hobby can actually make you friends, improve your focus and concentration, and enrich your life. (Maybe even get you a show on Nat Geo.) To start … Read more
Full disclosure: I’m a runaway fan of commuter ebikes because they eliminate the use of cars and make mundane errands way more fun. Electric mountain bikes, not so much. For an able-bodied cyclist, adding an electric motor to the equation feels like overkill. Plus, in my unscientific opinion, because of their weight and gravitational force, … Read more