Whether packing for a short hike or a long trip it can be easy to overlook the first aid supplies. Having a fully stocked kit with everything available can help make grabbing your kit a habit. More importantly, having a lightweight and compact kit with just the essentials is going to ensure that it is not a burden. Surviveware specializes in organized preparedness, they sell a variety of safety kits and outdoor products. They sent me a small first aid kit and some biodegradable wet
By Sara Baird.
Stojo is a company that is committed to designing earth-conscious products that add to your life. The company was started by three New York fathers who wanted to make it easier to make eco-friendly choices when living busy lives. Stojo sells a variety of collapsible products including cups, water bottles, and bowls as portable sustainable options. They sent me a 24 oz aquamarine cup to try out.
The silicon parts of Stojos are made of LFGB certified platinum food-grade silicone,
By Sara Baird.
Anyone who has slept on an air mattress for an extended period of time can attest to how much it changes over time. It will feel supportive until it does not. Sovieluften’s goal is to create a solution to this problem, a tensioned cover that will put tension on the air mattress to both protect it and to prevent the sides from sagging out. I was excited to try this out when asked to write a review. As someone who enjoys adventure, I have found myself in many situations when I needed
By Sara Baird
Pittman Outdoors designs mattresses for a wide range of circumstances. James Pittman, the owner was inspired to design the AirBedz mattress by uncomfortable nights spent on a regular air mattress in the back of his truck. I was excited by the chance to review one of the mattresses in their catalog. Airbedz mattresses come in many shapes and sizes making the decision difficult. My choices included mattresses that would fit in the back seat of our pickup, in the box of the pickup, or
By Sara Baird
One of the things I love about camping is a dark and quiet beautiful night’s sleep. A few years ago I was so excited for a Memorial Day tenting trip, I had big plans for a deep night’s sleep. Unfortunately, for sleep, there was the most amazing full moon that weekend and it never got dark. I remember lying awake all night wishing I had a sleep mask along. When asked to try out the Beanie Sleeper I immediately thought of this night. I normally sleep in a hat both when camper and
By Sara Baird
I’m a mom teetering at the edge of an empty nest. As I’ve seen my kids grow up and become independent humans making it on their own, I’ve often found myself holding tighter to the one I still have at home and my spouse and to sometimes consider the unimaginable. How would I even cope if I lost them? Land tells the story of two individuals who are faced with the harsh life-changing reality of the loss of their entire family and their quest for survival in the life they are left
By Sara Baird
When shopping for hiking and camping equipment I am always torn between more expensive brands with all the bells and whistles and lower-priced packs with less. The Teton Sports Oasis Hydration Pack is a pack with a lower price tag that still comes with plenty of features to serve your needs. The pack arrived just in time to fill it up and bring it along on a winter
By Sara Baird
Every time we purchase a product, we have the chance to pause and consider the ecological impact of our purchase. In our busy lives, this can be yet another overwhelming factor to consider. I would like to say I am always aware and make the best choice I can but I definitely can do better on this front. When I received the request to review some products from Isobaa clothing, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check out products from a company with high standards when it comes
By Jessica Shouse
As a nature & landscape photographer, I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review a neat new company, Custom Envy, which you can check out at www.customenvy.com. Here you can easily create your own high-quality custom photo products. You can choose from phone cases, blankets, drink tumblers, mugs, towels, journals, notebooks, clocks, and canvas prints.
As I was exploring the website, I created previews of several of the products using several of my photos. My favorite were
By Jessica Shouse
You may have heard of microneedling. This noninvasive skincare routine “heals and restores skin by creating microscopic punctures on its surface, thereby stimulating the production of elastin and collagen and boosting the body’s natural healing response.” The new second-generation DermRoller is available now at www.dermrollers.com.
“DermRollers was founded by a dermatologist and a holistic health enthusiast when they discovered what they called the “Holy Grail”