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Josh Riley

Josh Riley is half mountain man, half kid wrangler. He goes hiking, fishing, hunting, and traveling as often as possible, and loves to bring his family of five along for the ride.

11 Best Packable Travel Hats for Men [Crushable & Stylish]

July 23, 2023March 8, 2023 by Josh Riley

Heading out? Traveling in style is easy with with our guide to the best packable travel hats for men of 2023. We men carefully choose our headwear to block the sun, cover up our unkempt hair, or to make a fashion statement on the road. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of versatile hats and … Read more

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12 Best Personal Item Bags for Underseat Carry-On Travel

October 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Josh Riley

Sixty bucks to carry on my bag at the Milwaukee airport?! That’s my backstory for this list of 2023’s best personal item bags. I usually fly budget airlines like Spirit or Frontier. They’re mostly okay, but if you don’t watch the size of your luggage, they’ll hit you with nasty gate fees that’ll wipe out … Read more

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8 Best Dog Backpacks of 2023 [Hiking Harnesses & Carriers]

August 15, 2023January 11, 2023 by Josh Riley
German Shepherd dog wearing a red hiking backpack with mountains in the background

“This dog needs to get a job,” I think as I look down at my lazy puppy curled up in a puddle of fur. She gets to go with me to all the places and do all the things. Yet, here she lays without a care in the world as I write this piece about the … Read more

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38 Gifts for Minimalists in 2023 [Simple & Practical Ideas]

August 24, 2023December 2, 2022 by Josh Riley
Water bottle, journal, sandals, AG1, speaker, sunglasses, pen, headphones, and other minimalist gifts on a table

It’s challenging to find perfect gifts for people who already have everything they want. I’m talking about those who choose to live with very few possessions. To keep your gift out of their white elephant dumpster, here are a few tips on 2023’s best gift ideas for men and women who identify as minimalists. Before … Read more

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Hey, I'm Noel. I'm a minimalist traveler and ultralight backpacker. I trek into the wilderness, travel with the least amount of baggage possible, and geek out about gear. I almost always travel solo - it's my favorite way to see the world.

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