As you can see by the title, this favorite things post is about a very specific model of shoes that I absolutely love. I was inspired to write this post because I actually went out to get another pair of these the other day and realized that this particular model […]
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Recently, I read an article in The New Yorker titled “Why Teach English?”. It was an article defending our need to keep teaching liberal arts, such as English, in academia. I understand why this article was written. The English major is indeed declining in popularity. Young people who aspire to […]
Designed by Ethan Becker (one of the nicest dudes on the planet) and manufactured by KA-BAR Knives, the BK11 is one of my favorite blades. Check this link for the full specs/info about the BK11 on Blade Forums. (Blade Forums is awesome place on the internets where you can chat with other […]
UPDATE on this trail at the end of this post! I’ve never done a trail review before – but I wanted to give it a go because my husband and I just got back from a crazy adventure on Shale Ridge Trail in the Willamette National Forest! If you go […]
It took me a long time to warm up to the idea of using gloves regularly in the woods. I just thought my hands were tough enough, I hadn’t had a ton of problems with injuries or cuts on my hands, why should I wear gloves? Well, there’s a lot […]
Well, after a week long adventure in the woods, I have to say I’ve always loved my Bahco saw, but it won the MVP blade award for our adventures this week! This little saw is great. I know that a lot of bushcrafters love their hatchets (I too, have one […]
I hate being cold. Thank goodness for my next “favorite thing”. I got my Columbia jacket a few years ago at a sweet REI clearance sale. I really didn’t have a ton of money at the time, but I had always wanted one, so I splurged for it. It’s been […]
What should you bring with you when you go into the woods? Pictured below is my basic kit. (Which is always a work in progress!) There are a lot of other important things you can carry with you to make a trip safer and more comfortable, but these items are […]
This post contains affiliate links that support my blog and YouTube channel. Feel free to message me with any questions! I’m going to start the “Airyca’s Favorite Things” posts with the Nalgene 32oz wide mouth water bottle. The favorite things posts are in no particular order – this is not […]