I agree with Kolbert somewhat, in so far as these little escapades don't do much to actually help the environment beyond that mushy concept of "raising awareness". I'm not sure however, that...

This is a great list, but what strikes me is how much stuff you are bringing. 9 tops for a week? I travel constantly, often doing many different types of activities back-to-back (for instance...

I travel constantly, and I always bring... -Neck pillow (these are so nerdy, but the best thing ever) -Earplugs (for the big talkers and babies) -Water and snacks -He...

Being a) strapped for funds b) a huge fan of white pots and c) a plant addict, I have always relied on Ikea for my plant pot needs. Boring, I know, but I truly think that the plant is the focal poi...

Sorry for being overly serious here, but I think (a la modernism?) there's a certain joy in the sheer effectiveness of camping equiptment. I think that a qualifier for being "stylish" in the woods ...