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They’re at the start of every expedition documentary. Explorers in a conga line, chucking bulging bags loaded with ropes, food, and tents into the back of a seaplane or weathered Land Rover. You see them piled on docks, in airports, or swaying back and forth on pack mules as they wind their way to basecamp — duffel bags are the storage backbone of any long adventure. Use them for your next three-month foray through Patagonia, or to visit your in-laws in Michigan over the weekend. Duffels are versatile pieces of luggage for anything on your travel tick list. Any duffel...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When we think of outdoor showers, our minds go straight to custom-built teak stalls situated on the lush lawns of coastal homes. In other words, it’s an amenity reserved for sprawling waterfront properties with ample access to backyard plumbing. This pre-conceived notion was challenged, however, after we came across the Novogratz Rainey Outdoor Shower—which (drumroll) hooks right up to any old garden hose. Tickled by the concept, we took a deep dive into the best outdoor showers that don’t require an entire renovation project and...

A month before the first season of RuPaul’s DRag Race premiered on then five-year-old gay niche cable network Logo, RuPaul and three of the first season’s contestants appeared at a press junket in Los Angeles to promote the new show. When asked about the reality competition’s inspiration, RuPaul let loose: “The universe called and we answered that call! This was a show that had to be made. Whether it came up at a toilet stall at Illusions on Santa Monica Boulevard, I mean, really, it doesn’t matter. The fact is that we have this show that is going to turn...

We resume our survey of animated weather disasters in 1935, beginning with a landmark film well-remembered by classic animation afficionados. If you’re one of such persons, it’ll be an old friend. If you’re one of the uninitiated, you’re in for a treat, and a milestone lesson in animation history. Also included this week are numerous samples of the one-shots of Fleischer, Warner Brothers, and MGM, another forgotten visit with Buddy, and a wrap-up with Betty Boop, and Oswald the Rabbit (in color!). The Band Concert (Disney/United Artists, Mickey Mouse, 2/23/35 – Wilfred Jackson, dir.) – What can be said of...

Pro tip: Don't get caught up in "no kink" water hose claims. One gardening pro we spoke with says any hose can kink if not cared for properly. By Jodi Gonzalez Gardening season is in full swing, with pros and newbies alike snapping up seeds, pots, soil, and mulch to get this year’s crop started. Making plans for raising a bounty of vegetables, herbs, and flowers requires a plan for proper care, and hoses and a place to store them are key components of that plan.  You might think a hose is a hose is a hose, however, you can...