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Trailers, Leashes, Beds, and Running Belts.Tents, Pads, and Cookware.Waterproof Clothes, Jackets, and Pants.Headlamps, Dry Bags, and Insulated Canisters.

Dog

Burley Tail Wagon

The Burley Tail Wagon is the standard trailer for towing your pup or cat with you on your bike. We’ve used it for Europe and even wrote a review about the trailer.

Burley D’Lite Trailer

Bigger than the Tail Wagon and designed for children, this trailer has a built in suspension. We’ve used it for South America and loved it.

Here is our Review.

Kurgo Loft Wander Dog Bed for Travel

Comfortable, easy to wash, and a must for traveling with a dog. Sora takes this bed everywhere and we love it. Check out the review.

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Kurgo Reflective 6-in-1 Quantum Dog Leash

This leash can be used in so many different ways. We love being able to clip the leash to a bench, pole, or even our bodies. It’s our everyday leash, check out the review for more details.

Kurgo Spring Back Leash

Fantastic leash for running with your dog or a quick toilet break. Easy to use, small, and simple.

Kurgo K9 Excursion Running Belt

We use the running belt with Sora on the big hills that are too steep to ride or if we’re tackling a long run. Extra storage and various adjustments makes this a must for us.

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Camping

Big Agnes – Copper Spur HV UL Tent

Double doors, light, bright, easy to setup, and one of the better tents we’ve used. Plus, Big Agnes has wonderful customer support if you have any issues. Two people + gear + a dog = 3 person tent.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir All Season Mattress

Hands down the best pads out there. Super comfortable, durable, and you can use the self-inflating battery operated pump. Slightly loud, but then again, so are all inflatable sleeping pads.

MSR Dragonfly Stove

This stove can be used anywhere with almost any type of fuel. We love the valve adjuster and self cleaning shaker jet. Plus, it has a lifetime warranty. This is THE stove to take when traveling to parts unknown.

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MSR Trail Lite Duo System

Bowls, cups, and a cooking pot! We’ve used this setup and love the simplicity of the design and the compact nature.

MSR Alpine Deluxe Kitchen Set

The motherland of gadgets for cooking. It has a grader, cleaning brush, wine opener, knife, cutting board, spatula, and room to store spices.

MSR Flex Skillet

Durable no frills no stick skillet. You can easily pack the skillet with the duo system and the handle comes off for easy packing. Big enough to use for making enough food for two people.

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Clothing

Showers Pass Waterproof Refuge Jacket
This jacket is bomb proof and Dave has used it to withstand the winds of Patagonia, the tropical rains of Ecuador, and even a little snow in Peru. There is a reason this jacket is highly rated.
Showers Pass Women’s Double Century RTX

Jen has been riding this jacket with the optional hood for many months. Lightweight, functional, colorful, and tailored for a women’s body size.

Showers Pass Men’s Club Convertible 2 Water Proof

Dave loves the convertibles as he can drop the long leg sleeves and ride more free. Breathable when sleeveless and capable of storage in the pockets. A must for riding in the rain.

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Showers Pass Transit Pants
Showers Pass Men’s Rogue Pant

Stylish and functional these pants rock. Reflective material in case you want to ride in the dark, plus the tapered legs ensure you pant won’t get sucked into the chainrings.

Showers Pass Transit Pant

Jen gets cold when riding in the rain and water protection is requirement. These waterproof pants easy handle the rain and wind.

Showers Pass Women’s Syncline Jacket

This is Jen’s favorite running jacket. It’s super lightweight, has a built in hoodie, packs small, and still protects from the rain. And it’s built for a women’s body. 

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Misc

Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp
USB chargeable with spare batteries plus it’s got a red mode for night time. We both have this headlamp and love it.
SealLine EcoSee Clear Dry Bag

These dry bags have saved us on a number of occasions. We wrap our electronics in a bag. The clear factor is a bonus as you can easily determine the contents. Must have for touring.

Klean Kanteen Classic Insulated 20-Ounce Stainless Steel Bottle 

Insulated bottles are clutch in the hot and the cold. We’ve put soup in them, stored cold water, and even used them to roll out sore muscles.

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#blackouttuesday
I am a big, big fan of making mistakes. It's how I learn my best life lessons. . Last fall, I made a very public mistake and was mortified, protected only by the fact that my name was not attached to the incident. . I attended a Moth recording in Seattle with some friends. Before the show, audience members are invited to share a story related to the theme in a few sentences. These stories are then read aloud throughout the show. . I don't remember the theme, but I had a perfect story. I wrote about the time my family went to Whistler over Christmas. My Puerto Rican family was visiting and had never seen snow. We had a big snow storm that year and experienced bad roads on the way down. . At one point, my little Ford Escort slipped on some ice and did a 360⁰ on 1-5. We were all fine and nothing happened, but I had my two cousins in the car with me. . Their dad decided to take the wheel. We drove the rest of the way to Whistler going 35 mph. At one point, the chains wrapped around the wheel axle and we managed to buy the last set of new chains from Canadian Tire before they closed. It was a very long, very slow drive. . I ended my story with, "moral? Never let the Puerto Rican drive in the snow." . As the emcee began to read my story, I sat up in my seat, ready to hear chuckles from the audience, but as they read that last sentence aloud, they stopped, groaned and finished, scolding me for my words. . "God! No! No! That's not what I meant!" I shouted to myself as I hung my head down, making myself as small as possible. . What I meant, was "don't let the person from the tropical island who has never driven in snow drive in snow." . To me, "the Puerto Rican," of course was my uncle. Not a generalization for all Puerto Ricans. But that's not how it came out. . This family joke seemed harmless to me, and I learned that it wasn't to those outside. It was humiliating and I learned to be more specific and not so encompassing. I'll make plenty more mistakes and I hope you will, too. . While this story isnt about "that time I spoke up", my point in sharing is that if you're well intentioned and make a mistake when you do speak up, it's ok. Learn and do better next time.
Earlier this week, we spent a few days hiking with @youdidwhatwithyourwiener near her amazing mountain town. . When I came home, I put myself to bed at 8:30 and woke up at 7 the next morning. . I hadn't felt the fatigue of spending several days moving my body up steep paths in the mountains in a very long time, and man, did it feel great. . #sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LetsGoZukes #LiveLifeOffLeash
I am a pretty quiet person. . The sound of my own voice scares me sometimes. But the reactive dogs in my life have forced me to locate it so I can advocate on their behalf. . I communicate with other dog owners constantly on the trail. Much of the time I am ignored. Often, my dog is insulted or blamed for something that wasn't their fault. On occasion I am yelled and sworn at. It infuriates me. . But I use my voice. It was scary at first, but with practice comes the confidence. I need to keep my dog safe and I will do what it takes. . I am a dog owner. I am a runner. . In the past few weeks, these communities have seen intolerable acts of racism. This too, infuriates me. . I've used my voice to advocate for animals, who have no voice. Now, I will also speak up for those who do have a voice, but one that goes unheard. . You may not be a runner. You may not be a dog owner. You may not be Black. But we are ALL human. . Speak up for injustice, even if it feels scary. Speak up, if something doesn't feel right. Speak up, even if you make mistakes. Speak up in November when it comes time to cast your vote. Just don't stay silent. #blacklivesmatter
I can't wait for adventures with this boy. He's shaping up to be an amazing adventure dog. When my butt decides to stop being a pain...in the butt and the outdoors is normal again, we'll see you there.
Yesterday, while feeling particularly bored and antsy, I searched in vain to find a local, non-crowded hike. . I settled on a place that I know to be fairly empty and took a chance and drove out there. . My first spot ended up being a private entrance, so I followed signs to the main lot. . It was beyond crowded. . There were cars parked all along the side of the road, overflowing from the main lot. . I was disappointed. Not because we couldn't hike, but because people clearly are not understanding that crowding the trails is exactly what got them closed in the first place. . I'm dreading another closure if this continues. . Sitka and I opted for a paved path I've never been to. It wasn't epic and didn't have mountain views, but it had few people and we could work on training. . I'm reframing this time to discover new places and work with Sitka on his hiking skills. Rather than complaining about where I can't go, I feel grateful for the places I can. . Please, please, if you go hiking or trail running, have a plan B. Pick a "boring" trail instead of the popular one. They'll still be there when this is all over.
I took this guy out for his first paddle the other day and he made a mama proud! . I had spent weeks driving by this boat ramp to practice, but there were always a ton of people. . So then I spent an hour driving around to check out others, and there were always people. . The other day, we walked around this lake and stopped at the ramp, and there was no one. So we rush back home, got the paddle board, and when we arrived, there were of course, a lot of people. . But I wasn't about to turn around after all that. So I said, "we'll, well just see how he does." . We had practiced in the yard and he took to the board without my direction as soon as I lay it out. . "Place!” I said, and he hopped right on. It took him a moment to get his sea legs, but he found them. I can't wait for more paddle adventures once the weather warms up! . #sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LetsGoZukes #LiveLifeOffLeash
I'm grateful every day to have this little orange fox in my life. . I really shouldn't have him. I went to meet him before heading off for a long term pet sitting gig three hours away, knowing full well I couldn't get a dog until I had finished. But, the Universe knew we belonged together. . He wasn't adopted over the first two weeks. Then @offroadrunning_dog volunteered to watch him while I fulfilled my second pet sitting job. I picked him up just before Christmas. . He came into my life when everything was in shambles. I didn't know a lot about my future, felt financially insecure, and didn't know where I was going to live. All I knew was that I needed a dog. Before anything, I needed a dog. . I often look at him and tell him, "you were worth it. I'd go through that all over again to have you in my life." Happy #NationalRescueDogDay my Sweet Boy.
When I first got Sitka, I stayed with a friend who lives near the airport and Sitka would bark every time he heard the rumble of the jet engine. Planes take off often, I learned. And all throughout the night. . He's gotten used to plane sounds by now, but he's woken me up twice around midnight barking like a maniac and practically giving me a heart attack! . I settle him in my groggy state, heart thumping and listen. . I don't hear a thing. Nothing. . Maybe it's a raccoon or some other animal that he's scared away with his ruckus, but dear lord, is it ever jolting. 😅 . I can't sleep without the window open, so we'll have to figure this one out...
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