Roughing It in Stellar Style


Updated 07/05/11 6:12 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Cool Camping Equipment

Even if I'm preparing to rough it in the great outdoors, there's no need to relinquish my desire for style. Whether you're heading up to the mountains or road tripping to a music festival, I promise you can maintain your chic self and not break the bank. Here are some ideas to spruce up your site and stay in style. Source: Flickr User srikanth_jandy Read more

Selk'Bag: Cool or Not?


Updated 01/21/08 9:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 36 comments

Selk'Bag: Cool or Not?

Bringing a whole new meaning to the term "body bag," the Selk'Bag is a sleepwear system. Yep, it is a sleeping bag/jumpsuit that makes camping, or just lounging on your couch with your heat off, more comfortable. Haven't you always wanted to be more mobile when stuffed in your sack? Making morning coffee by the campfire or before the heat in your apartment kicks in can now be super Read more

Get in Gear: Petzl Headlamp


Updated 07/17/07 3:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Get in Gear:  Petzl Headlamp

To stay safe outside when the light is waning, or completely gone, you need to be able to see and to be seen. So if you are camping and searching for firewood or cooking up some camp grub, you need your hands and you need light. You can't really hold a flashlight in these situations so what's a gal to do? These situations call for a headlamp, a hands-free light that you wear on your head. Read more

Celebrate Moonrise Kingdom With Gorgeous Glamping Gear


Updated 05/25/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Retro Camping Gear

We have been counting the days until Wes Anderson's film Moonrise Kingdom hits theaters, and we are so happy we don't have to wait any longer. The dreamy 1960s aesthetic caught our eye from the first glimpses of the trailer, and all of their sweet camping gear got us thinking. In honor of the film's release, we've pulled some beautiful products that can make your next camping trip a little more Read more

Gadget Essentials For Camping


Updated 05/21/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Camping Checklist For Geeks

Heading to the great outdoors sometime this Summer? Before you load up the camper and hit the road, consider picking up these geeky gadget essentials for your time in the wilderness. They'll surely come in handy for those who just can't leave their electronic luxuries behind. Read more

How Rihanna Got In Soldier-Worthy Shape For Battleship


Updated 05/18/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rihanna's Fitness Training For Battleship

To get in shape to play Battleship's hard-hitting Petty Officer Cora Raikes, Rihanna geared up to work alongside the real-life Navy. From weapons training to boot camp, find out how the pop songstress got in shape for her big-screen debut. Drop and give me 20: Forget what you think you know about bootcamp workouts. Rihanna's training was the real deal. She worked alongside Navy soldiers, Read more

The Best Hiking Pants to Hit the Trail In This Spring


Updated 05/08/12 12:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Hiking Pants For Women

A pair of basic black fitness capris will perform OK on a casual hike, but you're going to need something more specific when hitting the trail for a serious trek. Lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics with built-in sun protection are something to scout out, as are stretchy materials that won't rip if you find yourself sliding down some rocks. While Earth tones are the default color of choice, Read more

For Your Camping Consideration: FieldCandy Tents


Updated 03/25/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Space Camping Tent

Why buy a boring tent you can pick up at any big box store (that a thousand other people might have) when you can instead slumber in the FieldCandy Tent ($783)? If you're an original, a rebel, then you'll be glad that the galaxy theme of the Spacious tent will set you apart from all the other campers in the park. The price tag is quite a doozy, but when you've got the whole universe in your bag, Read more

Don't Let Camping Break the Bank — Rent Gear Instead


Updated 05/26/11 12:11 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Rent Camping, Biking, and Tennis Equipment From Stores Like REI and Lower Gear

I love renting bikes when I am on vacation. It's a great way to incorporate exercise when traveling and an easy way to test out the waters if you're thinking about buying one. But bikes aren't the only fitness-related things you can rent, which is something I learned when visiting my favorite outdoor gear store, Sports Basement. While I was waiting in line to make my purchase I was surprised to Read more

Jake Gyllenhaal Joins Some Funny, Famous Friends For a Good Cause


Updated 04/08/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Jake Gyllenhaal at Paul Newman Fundraiser in NYC Pictures

Jake Gyllenhaal arrived at Lincoln Center in NYC last night for a fundraiser, sporting his now-signature scruff and a suit. The charitable evening was in memory of Paul Newman and his efforts for the SeriousFun Foundation and Hole in the Wall Camps, which provide support to seriously ill children and their families. Jake was one of many celebrities in attendance at the benefit, with Jimmy Fallon, Read more