Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

Each and every fall, the equestrian trend comes back with a vengeance and leaves those who were never exposed to horseback riding overwhelmed and confused about how to incorporate the trend into their current wardrobe. Luckily, there's the saddle bag, which perfectly marries equestrian style with modern fashion. Check out the Vince Camuto option that is currently topping my list of fall must-haves.

Nobody ever said that luggage had to be dull and drab, and American Tourister agrees.

Not all adventuring happens in the wilderness, and not all adventure bags need to blend in with the trees. Here are a few great backpacks that'll blend in with the crowd during your next urban adventure.

Depending on the grade of your child going back to school, you’ll need to shop for pencils, crayons, pencil crayons, paper, erasers, glue, and all sorts of other essentials for the school year. However, it’s important not to overlook the one school supply that is responsible for toting these supplies back and forth­–the backpack. To help you in your search, here are three backpacks perfect for the young student going back to school.

If you love the look of Herschel backpacks but want something a little less common, look no further than these sporty, functional alternatives.

Summer is almost over, and soon it will be time to get back in the classroom, and back to hitting the books. But you’re going to need a lot more than just books to make it through the semester, so I’ve put together a handy checklist of what you’re going to want to have to get geared up, and packed up for back to school.

Not everyone likes to stand out in a crowd, but if you like to make a statement wherever you go, then these bright and bold backpacks are for you. Whether you are going back to school, heading out on a travel adventure, or just want something fun for commuting to and from work, these options are sure to keep you from blending in.

Just because a backpack is stylish doesn't mean it's only made for urban life.

Your school life shouldn't come at the cost of a love for the outdoors. These backpacks do both, so you're ready to hit the hills as soon as you're done classes.

Solar technology has come a long way and one of the companies pushing innovation in the consumer space is Goal Zero. A great example of leveraging the sun in a practical device is Goal Zero’s Torch 250 Solar LED flashlight, which I took with me on my last camping trip.