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THE LIST: Part 2 Waterless Beauty/Grooming Portable split are bars of cleansers, conditioners, shampoos...are handiest, easy to stow option for limited storage. The men's leaning best sellers from DUKE CANNON Supple Co. -includes retro cool packaging and nifty-gender neutral (imo) cologne bars. SOAPS FUUUNNN -come in a variety pack FAV Lush  makes a slew of vegan -cruelty free and effective options for head to toe washing-in addition to those practically collective bath bombs. A little cover-up gem-by indie beauty Blinking Owl Acres -is the holistic (best selling) non-toxic mineral foundation powder-one up-with organic moisturizers in its featherweight formula one can hike in (aka not cake-y)...plus imo-adds to sun block help with Zinc Oxide-Mica-Silk ingredients. A Better Sip: A best design winner -LARQ lightweight self cleaning water bottles have built in light zapping-that removes the odor causing bacteria + chlorine taste of drinking wate...

A need for wide open spaces -paces early springtime travel. BENEFITS...skip the crowds (you probably don't want to be around anyway), save $ in 'shoulder season' pricing...and still enjoy great weather, miles of roads and spacious skies. THE LIST: Part One: 1977 Volkswagon Van Frieda-has gone electric THE Wheels... 2019 Modern Mercedes Metris custom pop-up camper vans are available-as well as  vintage Volkswagen Vanagons  Obsessed with a road trip or life in a renovated van? SEATTLE based PEACE VANS' glam refurbished Mercedes and Volkswagens-are available for rent or purchase. Amazingly-an all electric, renovated VW van is charged up for rent too. AS hip as a Tesla(?)....nope... FRIEDA  is way cooler (pictured up top) . $25,000 of renovation onboard each plush ride... THE DEETS... Peace Vans Rentals is powered by the Volkswagen Van restoration experts at Peace Vans and brainchild of Seattle entrepreneur Harley Sitner.  From its inception i...

For the majority of Americans not tied to a school schedule-or wedding weekends---now is the prime to to hit the road... THINK fall foliage, cooling temps in arid hot deserts, breezy hikes before the snow, city sights without the crowds. Jackets are perfect stash and store cover-up for autumnal endeavors...ready for any chill in the air. Love these puffy capes from RUMPL -a collection a 'stuffed' items-including the signature go everywhere blankets- that reminds of us SNOW PEAKS. N'ONAT faux fur-goes GLAM shaggy-in this we want it now versatile   CHARM  jacket that adds insta fashion style (and warmth) to anything one could possibly wear.  Rain drops on_____ but not you! Bright Yellow- MYSHELTER Rain Jacket -Adidas=lightweight, waterproof, fully seam sealed-w/ adjustable hood that stashes away in the collar. A multi-seasonal protective jacket-it's a loose fit so bulky sweaters can be layered under- AND with shoulder carry straps inside-and a zipp...

ALTRA +  NINA Footwear Life on the go-travelling for pleasure or purpose (like destination weddings) ... For footwear...two picks for minimal packers. via GIPHY Hands (feet) down-trail or well made road running shoes are the best multi-tasking one and done shoe for travelers traveling light! For comfy supported running-day hiking or walking hard or soft (ish) surfaces like city cement-quaint cobblestone byways, or dirt trails...our fav-no drop specialists ALTRA-offers up popular shades of their woven mesh uppers- and super super light weight-high traction styles-for S/S 2018! ALTRA-"zero limits"...just about true!  Available now in summery shades (pictured above/below-are Fall'18) men's and women's specific last women's Escalante-lightweight and with the brand's distinguished wide toe box for toe splayers, Engineered knit uppers -shaped perfectly for a  sock-like fit w/ a performance last with the new    Altra Ego™midsole and decoupled heel...

HYDRO FLASK, L.L.BEAN, Snack-In-The-Box, OTTER BOX, Pelican, Eagle Creek, High Brew, Califia Farms Life on the road-for pleasure-or escaping less than optimal weather-some gear fits both occasions. for a nip of  hot or cold- ANYTHING- Hydro Flask tumbler size -vacuum with snap  on lids...fyi matchy matchy vacuum insulated stainless bottles too... L.L. Bean-sets any portable table, just right...with value priced 'camping goods' that qualify as 'home goods' too... including  vacuum insulated travel mugs + bottles with lids -slide open/close, crowd pleasers- double barrel beer worthy BPA free stainless steel  mug w/ copper finish in craft brew bottle size (16oz) with press on lid-slide one/close, handy  insulated soft pack coolers made of durable 3x ripstop Cordura®, food-grade, non-PVC liners and ez access zipped main compartment, and we love - Traverse Camp enamel cup -delivers in a 4 pack-completes any al fresco kitchen with retro-camp...

Gear options can make for happy trails... or without them= days of misery. MyCharge Adventure Ultra, Hotels By Day Top Pick... for the van life's  must have gadget list--is the lightweight portable charging hub + inverter, MyCharge Adventure Ultra -that -besides a slew of different USB slots for all those personal electronics made by companies that can't seem to agree on compatibility---has a real deal AC Power Outlet electric plug for stuff like small fan (8 hours), laptops/tablets, Bluetooth speaker-and  even an  42" -32" LED TV (3 hours)-in case hitting' the road includes must see TV. IMPRESSIVE. MyCharge Adventure Ultra ($129.99) powers up-on the move or when the power goes out...on right is new Adventure Ultra-with recharge cable plugged in. STATS=Battery 13400mAh, Input 20V Power Supply, Output: AC 110V 45W. Up top-the on/off switches on left for USB and on right -electric plug. In middle window-battery indicator and on/off icon indicators separat...

Clothes to take on any city-country-outdoor festival jaunt-have to be travel friendly, weather flexible separates + easy cleaners...if you ever get to that around to it ... via GIPHY    source :  codepen.io/chrisgannon/pen/PzRWNO SMARTWOOL, WALLS OUTDOORS, RYU APPAREL, TOMMY HILFINGER, EDDIE BAUER, ADIDAS SPORT PERFORMANCE, CARHARTT, FREE COUNTRY, 70 Years WRANGLER, WRANGLER X PETER MAX, ALTRA Top Picks: Smartwool boasts a bunch of lifestyle functional separates for Fall 2017-love this cocoon shape Urban UpSlope Hoody (black)-layers well-with outer nylon shell-protects against the wind... enough insulation (naturally warm/moisture wicking/anti-odor merino wool blend lining) for those cooling temps at sunset...belt it for more fashion flair--but there's a drawcord at neck+back hem adds to silhouette shape and keeps you warm. Hand pockets and smart of SMARTWOOL -reversible! $250 Walls Outdoor work/hunt wear is wear everywhere-for good reasons-pieces are well...

Five:Ten, Sebago, Altra Running, Danner, OluKai, Helly Hansen, DZR, Hollowrock, Ridgemont Outfitters Essentials for motoring travelers... Pitching tents in  remote locales accessed by dirt roads- or driving along well worn pavements to outdoor cabins or campgrounds -and everything in between (say, en plain air music festivals)...outdoor life experienced in a car/RV-is an American tradition. via GIPHY And there's no better time than late summer or Fall for hittin' the trail... Take along= multi-tasking, functional essentials to take along for the ride... Part One: The Kicks=Urban Performance-Outdoor Lifestyle Hiking, climbing and cool looking urban kicks-by Five:Ten . Sure, better known parent Adidas is the hot label-but we prefer the functionality of these-with the brand's proprietary STEALTH sticky rubber outsoles (grip galore-for technical edging and durability) plus comfy arched footbed, reinforced toe caps, breathable, perforated upper-and kinda mid-cut hit...

Part 2 via GIPHY source boingboing.net Outdoors-on land or sea- essentials...for the guys going outdoor spaces-far flung places...who we depend on to have have survival skills... SURVIVAL MEDICAL,  COBRA, GO PURE, OTTER BOX Survival Medical Kits : Survival Medical  products include handy sealed survival preparedness,  outdoors and marine kits contain life saving-first aid essentials  in convenient lightweight packs...that even float! Tuffcountry Extreme and above-Offshore Tool Kit pictured above-but other activity focused -or (bad) situation (think over-up Pandemic) packs and serious buckets full of be prepared for anything items. Available at stores like Cabela's priced around $9.99 up to complete buckets $595 COBRA JUMPAKS+POWER PACKS-give one of these UL certified waterproof jump starters for the family vehicle-state of the art JumPack XL H2O  (available soon $169.95) 2 ways to jumpstart-one using traditional jumper cables and a sec...

SAUCONY, SEBAGO. OluKai, OBOZ via GIPHY Lightweight, cushioning,  sport functioning-and lifestyle good looks-there are plenty of worthy choices by dress and athletic brands... that narrow down footwear travel needs to a pair or two. SAUCONY LIFE ON THE RUN. .. lifestyle collection-uses brand's cushioning and long lasting proprietary foam length of the midsole that is long lasting. Pictured-LiteForm delivers July 1, 2017. Insanely lightweight- all day comfort-stretch mesh upper-breathable -and lacing system assures great fit as does footbed inside cards the foot with just enough support...really could do a trail hike, day jog, or sight-seeing journey... in this one kick. Sebago-started out in Maine as the original hand sewn Dockside boat shoes...for Spring- we're loving this Docksides Ariaprene™ (neoprene-like) genuine moccasin construction kick- with non-corrosive nickel free eyelets -  with toggle-elastic bungee closure system for great fit...re imagined water ...