By: Logan Reavis Pull your backpack out of storage and notice it’s not as fresh as it used to be? Or perhaps it’s your first season wanting to go backpacking and you want to buy your first backpacking bag. In this blog post, we have three tips for you to prepare your backpack for summer…
By: Logan Reavis Hiking in the spring can be tricky depending on where you live due to waiting for the snow to melt, your favorite roads to open, or the never-ending rain that may get in the way. It is best to be overly prepared when going hiking in the spring as the changing ecosystems…
By: Logan Reavis With spring season underway, it’s a great time to think forward about the summer gardening months. Depending on where you live, starting to plan ahead for garden season is essential for a successful garden. Whether you’re growing on your porch out of containers, cedar beds in the backyard, or a large plot…
By: Olivia Tati It’s Earth Month, and so I had to share this special place in Mexico that truly embodies the beauty that comes with mother nature. Some feel scared to venture outside of the city in Mexico, but I always find it to be a wonderful opportunity to explore some parts of the country…
By: Nick Tortajada Spending time in the great outdoors has so many personal and physical benefits that it’s a wonder why we would ever lock ourselves indoors. Studies by very smart, indoorsy people have shown that spending time in nature can lower stress levels, raise moods and improve overall mental health. That means that literally…
By Nick: Tortajada Almost like choosing your favorite child, picking out the perfect bag to play sidekick on your next adventure can be daunting. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back (literally). Here are some tips to help find the perfect size backpack for your next adventure: Determine the length of your trip: Are you…
By: Olivia Tati Spring is finally here in New Orleans, and that means it’s festival season! From the craziness of Mardi Gras to Gumbo Festival, Zydeco Fest, French Quarter Fest, and Jazz Fest. It really is Festival Galore! That being said, I never leave home without my trusty little Nano shoulder bag. This bag is…
By: Logan Reavis It’s winter why are we talking about backpacking already! For most, backpacking is done predominantly in the summer months, but for those lucky enough to start in spring or travel in the off-season, it is good to be prepared so you don’t feel overwhelmed when that next backpacking trip approaches. In this…
By: Olivia Tati It’s a new year, meaning so many possibilities for fun travel adventures. With the world opened back up, international travel is on the rise, and those 2020 trips that got canceled are looking more like a possibility again. On your next international adventure, pack in a maximum of 2 backpacks. One larger…
By: Nick Tortajada The new year has arrived, and it’s time to start thinking about your epic outdoor bucket list checkmarks-to-be for this year. Let’s all just keep the overall theme of the new year simple: go on more adventures. That’s it! It’s simple, really. Plan to be awesome, and you shall be awesome! Now…