I cannot pretend to be an expert in getting babies outdoors. I have only one offspring thus far, and what works for one family may very well be hell for another. Every baby is different and develops at different speeds. I am lucky(?) to have a very active, outgoing kiddo
5 Tips For Beginner Bike Commuters
Happy Bike Month! No matter your bicycling experience, Bike Month is a great time to try bike commuting. The high point of Bike Month is Bike To Work Day, May 15th in the USA. So jump on your bike, commute, and celebrate! Bike commuting is not only fun, it is
Waterproof? I prefer Water Prepared.
In my business, and by “business” I mean the ocean, nothing is waterproof. Nothing. Your gear may start off being really, really water-resistant or water tight, but if your expectation is waterPROOF, you will be sorely disappointed. In my opinion, disappointment is the pits. I’ll make this analogy: Water in
How an Olympic hopeful cleans gear hand-me-downs
By Matt Blair Skeleton is an odd sport. You can’t just go to your local sporting goods franchise and buy sport specific spikes, speed suits, sleds and helmets. So how do we athletes get our gear? Most of the gear I have was passed on to me from other athletes
Paddleboarding (and other outdoor activities) While Pregnant
As an active outdoor woman, pregnancy can bring some of your favorite pastimes to a screeching halt. I have found this to be mostly the case, however there are some things you can do to prevent yourself from going totally insane. Paddleboarding was that thing for me. I did consider,
What’s Your Rider ID? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
Are you a one trick pony, or is your garage a veritable shelter for your bike quiver? Fixie or mountain bike? Do you pedal a state-of-the-art, custom ride? Do you consider brakes “old school”? Do your besties tell you to wear more natural fiber and less Lycra? In the words
Meet Helge Pedersen. He May Be Living Your Dream Life.
There’s a map of the world on Helge Pederson’s website that shows what seems to be countries’ borders outlined in red. Then it hits you. The red lines aren’t boundaries; they are a crimson visual of all the miles Pederson has traveled on his BMW R80GS motorcycle. Over the course
Nikwax Quiz: What do your gloves say about you?
If the eyes are the gateway to the soul, the hands are the passages to… well… doing just about everything else. We’re willing to argue that opposable thumbs have given us the biggest leg up in the evolutionary rat race. Come winter, we need to take care of these babies
Chop wood, stay warm (and other tips to survive the weather)
The Polar Vortex may have come and gone, but we’re still a solid three months out from warm weather in the majority of the continental U.S. Short of packing a flask of whiskey or investing in one of those full down Sasquatch-y outfits, we present cheap and easy ways to
For 2014: Our commitment to environmental stewardship continues
While science without passion may be dull, passion without science can tilt dangerously toward ignorance. As we enter our 37th year, Nikwax remains as dedicated as ever to backing our passion with science for the good of the environment and your family’s well being. In November 2013, the Intergovernmental Panel