Articles by Amelia Arvesen
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Parapack Uses Origami Inspiration to Create Lightweight & Foldable Hats for Travel
After a successful Kickstarter launch, the Pacifica, CA-based brand now offers a range of packable headwear that fold and scrunch on purpose
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Alpen Outdoors Merges Vintage Details with Modern Fit to Make Hiking Pants for Women
Starting with a recently released pair of rugged trekking pants, the Montana-based brand hopes to redesign women's apparel for the better
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Inside Glerups, the Family-Run Maker of the World's Coziest Wool Slippers
In northern Denmark, what began as a wool felting hobby has turned into a wildly successful, hygge-infused slipper business
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10 New York City-Based Outdoor Gear Brands to Have on Your Radar
It might be far from the mountains but with a never-ending well of creative energy it's no surprise Gotham makes its share of great outdoor gear