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What to Pack for a National Park Trek, According to a Backpacking Expert

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Remember a few years ago when, for a brief moment, we were all collectively talking about plastic straws?

8 Reusable Straws That Help the Environment One Sip at a Time

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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

As I write this, Austin is undergoing its first nearly triple-digit day of 2022.

Austin’s 11 Most Essential Swimming Holes

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As we all know, grocery shopping can be a special kind of hell.

Ditch Single-Use Plastic with These Durable, Affordable, and Reusable Grocery Bags

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At the height of the pandemic, certain things were rendered inaccessible.

9 Awesome Bikes Under $500, According to a Pro Cyclist and a Bike Mechanic

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

This was an incredibly difficult list to make for one simple reason: It’s hard to find a bad breakfast taco in Austin.

The 16 Austin Breakfast Tacos You Need to Try Before You Die

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Whether you’re a day-hiker, car camper, glamper, or thru-hiker, we can all agree on one thing: When the woods start calling, you gotta answer.

The Most Essential Emergency Gear for Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking 

Packing for a trip is rarely fun, but it can be oddly satisfying if you’re committed to doing it well.

The Best Carry-On-Friendly Garment Bags on Amazon

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Your preferred style of slip-on shoe can say a lot about you.

The Best Budget-Friendly, Vacation-Worthy Flip-Flops & Sandals

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It might not feel like it yet, but Summer Is Coming.

8 Vacation-Worthy Polarized Sunglasses for the Beach, Pool, & Everywhere Else

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There are plenty of perks that come along with working from home: You have more flexibility, you can nap during your lunch break, and the only person stopping by your desk to chat is your dog.

How to Improve Your Posture While Working from Home, According to a Chiropractor

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If you think of yourself as a serious home cook, you probably have all the right tools and gadgets in your kitchen—a Dutch oven, food processor, immersion blender, maybe even a sous vide cooker.

Chad Rafferty’s Recent Articles

What to Pack for a National Park Trek, According to a Backpacking Expert

The best backpacks, hiking boots, tents, and headlamps for your next outdoor adventure.

8 Reusable Straws That Help the Environment One Sip at a Time

Metal straws, silicone straws, glass straws, rainbow-colored straws—this list has 'em all.

Austin’s 11 Most Essential Swimming Holes

No shoes, no shirt, no problemo.

Ditch Single-Use Plastic with These Durable, Affordable, and Reusable Grocery Bags

These reusable bags will help you reduce your carbon footprint—and look good doing it.

9 Awesome Bikes Under $500, According to a Pro Cyclist and a Bike Mechanic

Brands like Retrospec, Batch, and State Bicycle Co. all have complete bikes ready to ride under $500.

The 16 Austin Breakfast Tacos You Need to Try Before You Die

Run—don’t walk—to these taquerias, food trucks, and cafes hawking the best tacos in town.

The Most Essential Emergency Gear for Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking

Wander into the woods while staying prepared with these essential emergency items—all available on Amazon.

The Best Carry-On-Friendly Garment Bags on Amazon

As wedding season approaches. keep your formalwear from crumpling in your carry-on with these travel-friendly garment bags

The Best Budget-Friendly, Vacation-Worthy Flip-Flops & Sandals

Slip into style and comfort with some of these affordable, beach trip-ready flip-flops and sandals—all available on Amazon.

8 Vacation-Worthy Polarized Sunglasses for the Beach, Pool, & Everywhere Else

From designer classics to cost-effective alternatives, these are the best polarized sunglasses available on Amazon.

How to Improve Your Posture While Working from Home, According to a Chiropractor

If you’re looking to get rid of your WFH slouch, you’ve come to the right place.

8 Affordable, Professional-Grade Knife Sharpeners to Slice & Dice with Ease

No kitchen arsenal is complete without a high-quality—and perfectly sharpened—chef's knife.