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The Best Running Pants for Women

The Best Running Pants for Women

Discover the best running pants for women with our expert guide to running tights, joggers, cold-weather leggings, trail running pants, and performance features like compression, moisture-wicking fabrics, secure pockets, and weather protection for every run and every season.

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UPF Clothing Guide

UPF Clothing Guide

UPF vs. SPF: Discover how sun-protective clothing helps block UV rays and explore the best UPF apparel for hiking, water sports, and travel.

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12 women storming the SoCal Ragnar Relay Race

12 women storming the SoCal Ragnar Relay Race

Follow 12 women over 40 as they tackle the Ragnar SoCal Relay—200 miles, sleepless nights, supportive sports bras, and unforgettable friendships.

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Women Behind The Swim

Women Behind The Swim

Discover women-designed swimwear built for active women. Better fit, stay-put support, quick-dry performance, and real-world wear testing.

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Not A Vacation, An Annual Migration

Not A Vacation, An Annual Migration

Salt-crusted layers, kayaks loaded down with camp gear, and a crew of women who keep heading south to Baja whenever the sun calls.

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Women-Owned Bras: Supportive Styles Designed by Women

Women-Owned Bras: Supportive Styles Designed by Women

Built by women who run, ride, climb, train, and test gear for a living, these women-owned sports bra brands know what support should feel like. Meet the founders behind the sports bras we trust for every adventure.

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A Week Awake Surf Retreat

A Week Awake Surf Retreat

Surfers, fearless adventurers, badass entrepreneurs. What started in Costa Rica didn’t stay there for long. AWA is now a global women’s surf community built by two women who chose the ocean over the expected path—and brought others with them into the lineup.

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Chasing Long Lefts & Shaping Surfboards

Chasing Long Lefts & Shaping Surfboards

Meet Christie Carr—a rare female surfboard shaper living in Southern Costa Rica, handcrafting fast, playful boards shaped by a life built on waves, risk-taking, and radical DIY creativity. From the Gulf Coast to the jungle-lined shore, her story is all ocean, intuition, and choosing the life you want to carve.

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Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Loose plans. Dirt roads, dawn patrol, coconuts on
repeat—and a crew of women who don’t wait
around for perfect conditions.

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Best Hiking Pants for Women

Best Hiking Pants for Women

The right hiking pants aren’t just along for the ride—they’re built to power every mile. In this guide, we break down the styles, features, and trail-tested picks that help us hike stronger, move freer, and stash plenty of snacks along the way.

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What To Wear Running

What To Wear Running

We run for ourselves, and our clothes better keep pace. This guide breaks down the best running gear for women—tops, bottoms, bras, shoes, and accessories—so you can hit the road or trail without a hitch.

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Best Travel Clothes for Women

Best Travel Clothes for Women

Find the best women’s travel clothing built for carry-on ease and all-day adventure—wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, and ready for flights, cities, and trails. From versatile dresses to packable layers, this gear goes wherever you do.

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