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Alex Tzelnic

Alex Tzelnic is a teacher and writer living in Cambridge, MA. He believes gear is both aspirational and inspirational.
The 11 Best Foam Slip-On Crocs Alternatives of 2023
The 11 Best Slip-On EVA Crocs Alternatives of 2023

Two decades after their invention, Crocs are more popular than ever, which means there are plenty of similar shoes that might just be better

The 11 Best Windbreaker Jackets for Active Outdoor Adventures
The 11 Best Windbreaker Jackets for Active Outdoor Adventures

When all you need is some lightweight defense against a biting breeze, the windbreaker is the perfect layer

The 13 Best Design-Driven Adventure Travel Pants for Any Trip
The 13 Best Design-Driven Adventure Travel Pants for Any Trip

The best breeches for everything from a hut-to-hut mountain adventure to a multi-day foreign city food tour

11 Stylish Sun Hoodies & Sun Shirts for Keeping Cool and UV Protected
The 11 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top picks to covering up and protecting your skin from UV rays

The 11 Best Tote Backpacks for Travel and Everyday Use
The 11 Best Tote Backpacks for Travel and Everyday Use

From commuting to wandering foreign locales, these totepacks will help keep you organized and stylish during your adventures

Pakafill Lightweight Puffer Review: Unexpectedly Warm & Sustainable
This Lightweight Puffer Jacket Is Light, Warm & Sustainable—Thanks to Alpacas

A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class

The 10 Best Softshell Jackets for All Kinds of Outdoor Adventure
From City Streets to Mountain Peaks, These Are the 10 Best Softshell Jackets

Go into any outdoor retailer and you'll find tons of softshell options, so we picked our favorites for men and women alike

Q&A: Colin O'Brady on Walking Over Antarctica, Meditating, & New Book
Adventurer Colin O'Brady on Walking Across Antarctica, Meditating, & His New Book

In "The 12-Hour Walk," the world record-holding explorer argues that a salve for mental fog and anxiety is to go for a very, very long walk

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