by grovesandcoves | Oct 4, 2021 | Rest Stops, The Log, Urban
Tokyo is a city of contrasts. It’s the most populated metropolitan area in the world, yet there’s little crime. In fact, the Japanese capital is regularly ranked as one of the safest cities in the world. Tokyo’s subways are teeming yet remarkably clean, the multitudes...
by grovesandcoves | Oct 3, 2021 | Gear, The Log
The Fjällräven Tree-Kånken is an eco-friendlier spin off the Swedish brand’s classic Kånken backpack, a simple canvas rucksack originally designed for schoolchildren in 1978. Since the 70s, the Kånken has become a cult favorite worldwide for its recognizable,...
by grovesandcoves | Oct 2, 2021 | Groves, Rest Stops, The Log
Nestled in the precipitous Elk Mountains on the western slope of Colorado, there’s a ski town with a special place in our hearts: Crested Butte. And tucked off this tiny town’s picturesque main drag is Scarp Ridge Lodge, a luxurious adventure outpost that...
by grovesandcoves | Sep 24, 2021 | Coves, Rest Stops, The Log
Located in Vancouver Island’s not-so-secret surf town of Tofino, Long Beach Lodge is a cold-water surf resort unlike any other. Between the beachside location, superb, locally sourced cuisine, cocktails so delectable you’ll forget to pace yourself, and deluxe yet cozy...
by grovesandcoves | Sep 20, 2021 | Gear, The Log
Gerry Lopez’s camouflage collection is exactly what we expect from Patagonia’s surf department: durable, debonair, and purpose-built. We tested this Stretch Terre Planing Hoodie, Planing Rolltop, and Stretch Hydropeak Boardshorts in Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, and...
by grovesandcoves | Sep 12, 2021 | Gear, The Log, Van Build
Okay—the Dometic CFX isn’t exactly what you expect when you read “refrigerator”—it’s more of a top-loading cooler with a built-in electrical system. Call it a refrigerating cooler, call it a cool refrigerator, the Dometic CFX is optimized for life on the road. Due to...
