Toad&Co Sustainability Initiative a Commitment Woven into Each Garment
In a shifting consumer climate, companies are often in the process of development, rebranding, and…
Author Bella Santos
Bella Santos
Bella was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and loves exploring it through backpacking, climbing, and camping. Although she adores the Cascades, she dreams of one day living in the desert. She works and guides for Peak 7 Adventures.
Patagonia Women’s Escala Rock Pants Review
Pants made to look good, both at the crag and wherever you find yourself afterward.…
Review: Women’s Arc’teryx Proton FL Hoody
Few pieces in my kit have been put through such varied and rigorous rotation as…
Review: Women’s Arc’teryx Psiphon FL Pants
I literally gasped when I first put on these pants. They… fit? If you’ve been following my…
Review: Women’s Patagonia Capilene Air Hoody
Sometimes you find a piece of gear that just works. The comfort, function, style, fit… all the…
Women’s Patagonia Hyper Puff Hoody Review
This is a jacket built for belays, frigid camps, and the moments when the weather…
Review: Women’s Patagonia City Storm Parka
This new knee-length parka from Patagonia is designed for the city, both in form and…
Patagonia Women’s Nine Trails 26L Backpack Review
For the past few months, this backpack has been my bag for everything. It’s been…
A Comparison of The North Face Adventure-Ready Leggings
This season, I spent my time testing two different leggings from the North Face. In…
Costa Caldera Sunglasses: The Untangled Collection
My full-time job is all about getting kids—particularly those from underserved demographics—into beautiful outdoor spaces.…