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Skylar Renslow

I mostly walk around, take pictures, and write things.

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Postcard #4: A tale of two cities

Buenos Aires at dusk
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Postcard #3: A weekend in Mendoza

A lake in the mountains outside of Mendoza, Argentina
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The Beginner’s Guide to Summer Camping

So you want to go on a summer camping trip. There are typically three main reasons: either you’ve grown up doing this, you just started dating someone who decided this was your life, or you feel peer pressured by Instagram telling you that everyone is waking up to beautiful

summer camping
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Woolly Clothing Review: Affordable Merino Wool??

Woolly Clothing offers high-quality merino for a better price than most other retailers. And if you’re looking for Merino options for women, there isn’t a better option.

Woolly Clothing Review
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Postcard #1: A new beginning

It’s Sunday. It’s late. And I’m hungry. Fortunately, this city is one that seemingly doesn’t sleep. People are out until at least 2am every day. A schedule that’s amenable to the type of lifestyle that I’m most comfortable in. The night-dwelling, nocturnal, degenerate type.

Postcard #1: A new beginning
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Duer Performance Denim Review

Summary The most comfortable pair of denim I’ve worn to date, Duer jeans will definitely find themselves in my ultralight packing list for casual trips. Buy Now at Duer ProsConsExtremely comfortable denimPrice – not cheap denimPlenty of sizing, style, and color optionsGusseted crotch means easy movement and probably no crotch

Duer Performance Denim Review
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Naglev Combat WP Review: Game-Changing Hiking Boots?

Disclaimer: The team at Huckberry sent me these boots to review; however, all opinions are my own. Summary Using unique materials and innovative design, Naglev managed to make a boot that’s not only made for extreme adventure, but also comfortable enough to keep you fresh. Buy Now at Huckberry

naglev combat wp boots
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Re-Defining Grain to Glass in the San Juan Islands

Recently I took a trip up to the San Juan Islands, northwest of Seattle in the Salish Sea. Despite growing up in the Pacific Northwest, a journey to the islands has eluded me over the years.

Flat Hat Distillery in San Juan Island, Washington
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Why Piedmont is the Most Underrated Region in Italy

When someone talks about Italy, where do you think of first? Likely the bustling and historic Rome, the mystical canals of Venice, or perhaps the idyllic and colorful Amalfi Coast. I’d bet that the Piedmont region is pretty low on that mental ranking. Tucked up in the northwest of

Piedmont Region, Italy
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Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack Review

Disclaimer: The team at Tortuga sent me this backpack to review; however, all opinions are my own. Summary A big, burly backpack that can comfortably carry a ton of kit. It brings the best features of a suitcase and a hiking backpack together.  If you’re transitioning from a  suitcase

Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack