by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Winter 2021
Hiking is a fantastic way to get out into nature and be active during spring, summer, and fall. But once winter rolls around, it can seem daunting to face the freezing weather and icy conditions. However, there’s no reason to let the cold stop you from seeing the...
by mtk96 | May 5, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Spring 2020
It’s 2020. You’ve just booked a flight abroad for probably more money than you wanted to spend, but you’ve got food and lodging figured out, so you’re feeling pretty good money-wise (as much as anyone can in this economy). You get in bed, plug in your phone, and...
by mtk96 | May 4, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Spring 2020
Did you know that each year we produce around 300 million tons of plastic worldwide? And did you know that 91 percent of that plastic waste doesn’t get recycled—even when you put it in the recycling bin? Instead, it ends up in landfills (not breaking down), or even...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 25, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Winter 2020
It’s 2019, and there are more people traveling solo than ever. In fact, solo travelers proclaim that their individual adventures are some of their most treasured travel experiences. While there are many perks to traveling alone, the truth is that it’s not as safe as...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Fall 2019, Gadgets & Gear, Insider
It’s a common enough story. You’re out on the road, in the middle of nowhere, and you want to listen to music, but there’s no data service. Then tragedy strikes! You get a flat tire and the situation is made worse by the fact that you can’t make a phone call on a...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 16, 2019 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Recent Articles, Winter 2019
Photo by Ville Koivisto Packing for a long hike can be tricky. You don’t want to take a lot of unnecessary gear and overburden yourself, but you do want to have all of the essentials to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Here are a few light and portable...