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    Basic Hiking Gear
    aliciaunderleenels
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 7 min

    Basic Hiking Gear

    I don’t consider myself an expert hiker by any means, but choosing the right basic hiking gear is easy. Hiking is a fairly straight-forward sport to get into and you don’t need any special gear at all when you’re starting out — just a pair of good shoes, sun and bug protection and plenty of water and you’re good to go. Of course, as you get more miles under your belt, you can specialize and choose gear that’s optimal for your body, your abilities, the weather, and the terrain
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    Packing For Cold Climates: 12 Winter Essentials
    aliciaunderleenels
    • Nov 26, 2019
    • 6 min

    Packing For Cold Climates: 12 Winter Essentials

    When the temperature drops, layers are the secret to packing for cold climates and staying warm and comfortable both indoors and out. These layers aren’t the giant snow pants and massive parkas that immobilize you like the kids in “A Christmas Story.” They’re packable, comfortable and cozy enough to keep you warm in the harshest elements. One of my proudest travel moments came during a tour of Erfurt, Germany. We’d been tromping around for a few hours when my guide, a local,
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    Packing Tips: 5 Fall Layering Pieces For Autumn Trips
    aliciaunderleenels
    • Sep 25, 2019
    • 3 min

    Packing Tips: 5 Fall Layering Pieces For Autumn Trips

    Fall dressing requires lots of layers, and packing for an autumn trip requires a little strategy. These fall layering pieces work for sunny days and chilly nights. Everything is light, warm and packable, so you won’t add a lot of bulk to your body or weight to your luggage. And since everything fits neatly in a carry-on, it’s easy to stash a layer in your bag for when you’re out and about when the temperature drops. 1. Draped Cardigan: Tissue-thin and ultra versatile, an open
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