Posts with tag hiking

L.L. Bean is one of those companies that make a bit of everything. However, don't make the assumption that they are a jack of all trades, master of none, instead consider the full phrase which continues, though ofttimes better than master of one. Thanks, Wikipedia!

L.L. Bean is focused on the outdoors. They make everything from kayaks to baby strollers, tents to sporks. Really. They also have a great line of footwear for the whole family that is as stylish as it is functional. Aesthetics are not sacrificed for performance, or vice versa.

With due respect to Martha and the Vandellas, summer, more or less, is here, and the time is right to get outside and enjoy it. Dancing is optional, but please watch for oncoming traffic.

Here at Styledash, we're kind of obsessed with finding all the latest trends in underwear fashion and technology. Our latest submission to the wide world of undergarments is called the men's Give-N-Go boxers by ExOfficio. The name is a little foreboding, and they do contain a small percentage of spandex, but the idea behind these babies doesn't have anything to do with giving or going -- or even sculpting you butt or love handles.

The Give-N-Go boxer is a water wicking, quick drying, anti-odor pair of undies for guys on the move. The name is just an unfortunately chosen sports reference that somehow made it past the focus groups. So, if you're into hiking, cycling, basketball or nearly anything that involves sweating -- which is nearly everything during the summer -- these are your ticket to staying dry (along with not wetting yourself).

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Granted, "roughing it" and being stylish can seem a little contradictory. However, Eureka N!ergy Tent might just be the fashionable person's alternative to the traditional outdoors experience.

The main difference between this tent and the one in your garage is that comes with three 12-volt plugs. So, when you connect the tent to the Eureka E! Power Pack, you can power up your Blackberry, laptop, and whatever else you need to stay connected to everyone back in civilization. Or, presumably, anything else that runs off of 12-volts, like a hair dryer, toaster, etc.

Of course, some might say that bringing your beauty products or techno gadgets out into the wilderness defeats the purpose, and that may be true. I, however, have never been the camping type, but now that I know about the N!ergy Tent, I am seriously considering getting more in touch with nature.