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Food/Beverage

Memobottle reusable flat water bottles – Hiking Gear

Erin Sluka
Memobottle reusable flat water bottles - Hiking Gear

Carrying 1 bottle of water can take up a lot of space in a bag, but what if you need to carry extra? Those water bladders hold around 2-3 liters, but they always seem to fail or freeze along the hose. Carrying more than 1 large Nalgene means less room for gear on a days hike. A brilliant alternative is the Memobottle that is flat and holds up to 36 ounces of water!

The slim design of the Memobottles saves space and holds hot or cold beverages. There are so many unique features about these bottles. I already mentioned the slim design and the fact that it holds liquids at any temperature. I have the A5 stainless steel Memobottle in white. The A5 comes in 4 sizes – this 36oz, 16oz, 8oz and a tall 20oz. If premium food-grade stainless steel is not your favorite material, choose the Original Tritan plastic. You can choose white or black and also customize extra lid and even desk stand colors. You can also order any color sleeve as an optional add on.

The A5 Stainless Steel bottle has a durable satin-textured powdercoat finish. The mouthpiece is 1″ in diameter for easy fill and drinking. This bottle features a leak proof lid, with a durable silicone seal. Of course, this bottle is BPA and BPS-free. Memobottle is partnered with the international non-profit organization Water.org. For every Memobottle sold, five months of safe water is provided to communities in need. Shop and customize your slim water bottle today!

Food/Beverage

OutIn Nano Portable Espresso Machine for the Outdoors

Erin Sluka

After a week off the grid camping with friends, I was a day into the trip when I remembered that I brought my OutIn Nano Portable Espresso Machine with me. This means I had hot espresso everywhere I had access to some coffee grounds and water. In fact, one of our friends purchased one at the end of the trip after being so intrigued. It truly was a lifesaver on mid-afternoons!

This is not a portable coffee maker, rather a portable espresso maker and, YES, there is a difference in my taste! The creamy coffee that is a result of a few moments of brew time is so delicious and I didn’t even need my normal creamer with it. Here are the details of this machine:

  • Made of food-grade stainless steel and Environmentally friendly materials
  • Heats the water to the perfect temperature of 92°C/198°F in less than 200 seconds
  • Use any brewable coffee abd it will have a richer froth and is ready to enjoy in 3-4 minutes
  • Compatible with both ground coffee and capsule coffee
  • One button click and rechargeable battery – comes with USB-C charger & measuring cup
  • Use cold or hot water – hot water takes seconds, cold water takes 3-4 minutes to brew

This lightweight machine easily fits in my hiking bag and sets up in seconds. It is a must-have while camping, traveling and hiking. You can find the OutIn Nano Portable Espresso Machine at OutIn.com or on Amazon.

Food

The Best Flavors of Sweet Chaos Popcorn and Wiley Wallaby Snacks

Erin Sluka
The Best Flavors of Sweet Chaos Popcorn and Wiley Wallaby Snacks

When I think of what makes a certain brand of popcorn stand out from the rest, I think flavor and the finish of kernels. I am not a fan of popcorn that leaves lots of flaky kernels behind and the best popcorn has flavors you can’t stop eating. Sweet Chaos popcorn has flavors that are so irresistible and it is all non-GMO and gluten-free.

Sweet Chaos non-GMO Drizzled popcorn is popped in coconut oil and flavored with just enough real cane sugar and sea salt. There are no artificial colors or flavors. It is a treat with the right amount of sweet and salty. Visit Sweet Chaos to order!

If you need to satisfy your fruity/sweet tooth, Wiley Wallaby is always a favorite. To up their licorice game, not only do they have the best flavor varieties, but also have the new, addictive Fruit Drops. You can eat licorice by the handful- tiny, bitesize, fruity handfuls of sweetness!

Whether you need a snack that is sweet, sour or spicy, shop the varieties of Wiley Wallaby for your summer snack packing!

Natural Foods

Wholesome travel snacks with Jessica’s Gluten Free Granola

Erin Sluka

The best granola is homemade granola where you can add your own fresh ingredients and guarantee they are real, wholesome and free of GMO and gluten. Or you can just snack with Jessica’s gluten free Granola that I have discovered and love. This granola will be my travel and camping snack go-to! It is made with real ingredients in small batches- as if you made it at home!

Wholesome travel snacks with Jessica's Gluten Free Granola

I have been following the Noom diet recently and am happy that a few of the granola flavors are a ‘yellow food’ for adding to yogurt or snacking on. You can choose from 8 flavors and all of them are so delicious! Right now, my favorite is Chocolate Chip in some greek yogurt with raspberries.

Ingredients in Jessica’s Granolas include ground flax seed and coconut. It’s baked at a low temperature for the best flavor and crunch. Their granolas are gluten free, non-GMO*, gluten-free certified (except Butterscotch Chip), contain real ingredients and have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. I have found these granola’s in some of my local Safeways and you can order online or find near you with their store locator. They taste as good as homemade! Shop all Jessica’s Natural Foods products!