Cycling, fitness, camping and outdoor gear
Airbnb connects travelers with 7+ million unique stays in 220+ countries. From cozy cabins to city apartments, Airbnb offers experiences hotels can’t match. We have a soft spot for Airbnb, and we’re not shy about admitting it. What began in 2008 when Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk inflated three air mattresses in their … Read more
Booking.com offers 28+ million listings across hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals. Their Genius loyalty program and free cancellation options make booking travel effortless. We have a soft spot for Booking.com, and it started with a last-minute hotel at 11 p.m. in a city we had never visited — one tap, one confirmation, zero panic. The … Read more
We have been wearing smartwatches on and off for years, and every time we took one off, the reason was the same: too bulky, too many notifications, and too expensive to keep paying for features we barely used. Then we discovered RingConn, and it changed how we think about wearable health tracking. Instead of a … Read more
Cotopaxi travel packs like the Allpa combine tough construction with vibrant remnant-fabric designs. Every Allpa bag is one of a kind. We have a soft spot for Cotopaxi, and it started the first time we saw an Allpa in the wild — a riot of clashing colors that somehow looked like the most fun luggage … Read more
Osprey travel packs like the Farpoint and Fairview are built for carry-on compliance and long-trip packing. Anti-theft details make travel seamless. We have a soft spot for Osprey because it treats a backpack like a precision instrument. The company was founded in 1974 by Mike Pfotenhauer, a young designer who started hand-sewing packs in a … Read more
Merrell hiking shoes take you from sidewalk to summit. The Moab is the world’s best-selling hiker with over 10 million pairs sold worldwide. We have a soft spot for Merrell because it made hiking feel approachable. The company started in 1981 in Vermont, where a custom boot maker named Randy Merrell was handcrafting a few … Read more
Arc’teryx outdoor clothing is the ultra-premium gear built for the harshest conditions. Gamma and Beta jackets set the standard for serious alpinists. We have a soft spot for Arc’teryx, even though our wallet hasn’t fully forgiven us. The company was born in 1989 in Vancouver, Canada, as a climbing outfit called Rock Solid, then renamed … Read more
Title: Why The North Face Is Worth a Look for Outdoor Gear Slug: why-the-north-face-outdoor-gear Category: Sports & Outdoors Focus Keyword: The North Face outdoor gear Meta Description: The North Face outdoor gear earns trust from pros and beginners alike. From the Summit Series to the classic Nuptse jacket, here’s why it dominates. We have a … Read more
Hydro Flask bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12. Their wide-mouth design and powder-coat finish make Hydro Flask the outdoor water bottle everyone recognizes. We have a soft spot for a water bottle you actually want to carry, and Hydro Flask made that bottle famous. The company was founded in 2009 … Read more
Osprey builds the backpacks that hikers, travelers, and daily commuters trust. Their Anti-Gravity suspension and lifetime guarantee set Osprey apart. We have a soft spot for a backpack that disappears on your back, and Osprey has been engineering exactly that since 1974. Founder Mike Pfotenhauer started the company in California with a simple obsession: a … Read more