Solo New York Backpacks Review
Dear Natalie,
Any suggestions on how to best schlep my stuff around town on a regular basis?
Sincerely,
My Back Hurts
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Dear Achy Back,
I always regret the carry-on I choose when I travel. I can never seem to choose correctly. I have a tendency to pick a bag I think will be easy – “Why not just shove everything in this tote?” – and later realizing on the airplane
Dear Natalie,
I am a bit uncomfortable taking a wee outdoors. Is there any hope for it ever getting easier?
Sincerely,
Wobbly whizzer
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Dear WW,
There are people whose physical constitution enables them to side-step many uncomfortable bathroom situations. These people do not know the panic of opening their floodgates, only to realize they’re squatting over a clump of poison
Contest winners announced
Dear Natalie,
Will you please tell us who ended up scoring some Outxe gear in the Christmas contest giveaway?!?
Sincerely,
The Camping for Women Community
Dear Friends,
Heck yeah, I’ll tell you who won!
Up for grabs were the Universal IPX8 Waterproof Phone Case and the Inflatable Q-shaped Travel Pillow.
So which readers must have found a four-leaf clover before entering the giveaway?
Believe it or not, our winners came from far
OUTXE Christmas 2018 Giveaway for readers
Dear Natalie,
You’ve reviewed a few Outxe items and seem to be a big fan of the company. I’m wondering if I might be able to score some Outxe gear. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Feelin’ Lucky
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Dear Lucky,
I am so glad you asked!
Let me tell you about two Outxe items I’m in love with right now (besides the cooler backpack,
Dear Natalie,
I can’t stand coolers. They’re difficult to lug to campsites, and even walking from the parking lot to the picnic spot is a hassle. They’re inevitably always red or blue, with a flimsy plastic handle, and the lids often get stuck. I have about three gathering dust in my pantry right now. With so much technological innovation in other fields, why has the cooler industry lagged behind? Do we have any other options?
Sincerely,
Coolers aren’t cool
Dear Natalie,
I love spending time outdoors, but I don’t love insects. I’ve considered dropping an insecticide bomb on my entire region, but I heard that was a criminal offense. Do you have any ideas?
Help!
Bitten and Itchy
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Dear B & I,
It’s so strange how local governments generally frown upon the use of wide-scale chemical insect repellants. Oh, it’s fine when they do it, but when
Dear Natalie,
Okay so – like – okay but have I told you that I love you? Oh my GOSH, this song is my JAM! Come dance with me. Come on. Come on. Karaoke? Come on. Ugh, why are you always so borrrrrring? Oh, look, tacos! Wait, like, but have you thought, like, ummmm…
…
…Huh? Oh we leave now? How come? No! I don’t want to go home! Wait, where is my left shoe?
Oh hey, did we meet yet? I’m not drunk, I swear. Kind of. *burp*
Dear Natalie,
I’ve heard there are people who hike, bike, and otherwise adventure wearing only their birthday suit. I, however, prefer to be clothed. What do you think about trying out the Kühl clothing line?
Signed,
Not Enough Sunscreen
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Dear NES,
For those of us who are a bit too modest to venture outdoors in the buff, Kühl offers a nice alternative: pants, shorts, skirts/skorts, shirts, outerwear,
Dear Natalie,
What if I’m out exploring, I get super gross, and I can’t shower? It’s embarrassing to be stinky!
Signed,
Someone whose personal hygiene is at stake
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Dear Stinky Pants,
Well, we have a few options:
What are Epic Wipes, you ask? Think of a giant version of moist towelettes. And when I say “giant,” I mean they are sixteen times the size of an average wipe and far more durable.
Epic Wipes
Dear Natalie,
Do you think we can learn from places? Anything worth mentioning for an Oregon Lessons, Part 2?
Signed,
Those who wander
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Dear Friends,
Right. I left you hanging last month with the first five-and-a-half lessons I learned from living in Oregon. We have a few more to go. So let’s dive into Oregon Lessons, Part 2…
Prior to my west coast life, I was an Easterner. I