My absolute favorite running, hiking, and camping tops are merino, most of which are Tracksmith's harriers. Today I'm branching out and trying a similar style from Arc'teryx. Short version? Both are excellent, and I recommend either! The Lana long sleeve is a pretty basic merino crew, but there are a few things to know before buying. Overall, the Lana is an excellent, versatile tee worn alone ...
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My Favorite Buys of 2022
Out of all the gear I try throughout the year, there are always a few standouts. I love to look back through the year and share the pieces I'm (still) excited about. Here are my top 6 pieces of gear from 2022, plus some bonus favs from other categories. Best Activewear of 2022 Arc'teryx Lana merino short sleeve As soon as I got this, I started wearing it all. the. time. It's just a ...
Tracksmith Downeaster Crew Review
As a cold-natured person, finding good winter technical tops is my constant mission. I love my Tracksmith harrier long sleeves, but they're not warm enough to wear on their own for true winter conditions. If you like running in merino too, but you feel like most merino is too lightweight for winter conditions, Tracksmith's downeaster is the answer! This top performs well enough for the longest ...
Lolë Emeline Down Jacket Review
I'm featuring another new-to-the-blog brand today! Lolë is a Canadian active fashion brand that I, somehow, never got the chance to try til now. Today I'm share a review of this gorgeous gem: the Emeline down jacket. I love sharing a wide range of active fashion brands and styles, not just my long-standing go-to's. Bonus!! Lolë is also offering AA readers our own special coupon code! Scroll to ...
Arc’teryx Atom Hoody Review
I've been running mostly in my lululemon insulated jackets for years, but as those have worn out, I decided to branch out. The Atom hoody is one of Arc'teryx's most popular, do-everything styles, and everyone I know seems to have one. Like a true social creature, I had to give it a try too. I bought it to use for winter running, hiking, and backpacking. This jacket was formerly known as the ...
The Best Camp Shoes: The North Face ThermoBall Bootie
Over the last couple of years, I've been spending more and more time car camping. I discovered The North Face's ThermoBall booties when I saw another gal wearing them while I was camping with a group. I'd spent a few too many nights awkwardly shoving my socks into sandals when the temps dropped, and I knew I needed a better option. I commented on how they looked like they'd be great camp shoes, ...