Packable Down Jacket: Jeremy and I each bring two jackets each on our winter trips: our heavy/bulky coats, and a lightweight, travel-friendly packable down jacket. It’s perfect for those days when I want the freedom of not wearing a big heavy coat, and it’s also a fantastic added ...
Even in April, the area is still covered in snow, so we recommend waterproof trekking shoes when walking. Wear thick jackets and wear layers to help regulate your body temperature, so you don't have to sweat during the walk. Also, the glare from the snow is strong, so it's helpful to...
If you look at the photo above you will see a red boat and a blue boat. They’re both white boats, actually. The red and blue you see are plastic rain jackets on passengers. I’m not sure what the capacity is for each boat, but there are a couple hundred people on each of those...
In our research, we tried out jackets to write this “Do Carhartt jackets run big?” article. So far, we couldn’t find a Carhartt slim-fit jacket, except for the snug-fitting 104221. Even if you go to its website’s filters, the brand gives only two options: relaxed and loose. T...
After being picked up at your accommodation, you drive from Queenstown out to a remote area and are given a safety briefing and training session as well as all your protective, waterproof gear. Once the briefing is done it’s time to hit the road (‘road’ is used loosely) and zip arou...
Swiss sportwear company Mover is perhaps the most technologically advanced natural activewear brand. In October last year the brand announced that its water-resistant jackets, thermo-insulating base layers and wool fleeces are now 100 per cent plastic free. “We were not happy with synthetic perfor...
Let me tell you, Vietnam is the place to learn bargain like a boss. You will learn fast. You will win, you will lose. Sometimes the vendors even refused to ell at all, because I did not want to pay their price. Fair enough. ...
You should pack some comfortable and casual clothes, such as jeans, t-shirts, and sweaters. Pack some warm and waterproof clothes, like jackets, hats, and boots, for the colder and wetter days. Make sure to pack some sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent, for sunny and outdoor days...
Of course, we skirt their playing field; but the boys are always intrigued by the “wolf-dog” as we pass by, offering her catcalls and wolf whistles, trying to get her attention. I got the vibe that the coach was not amused, so Lili & I just “keep our eyes in the boat” and...