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19 Fun Things to Do This Week (7.3.23)

Throw on your stretchy pants and eat your way through the Oakland Burger Tour. From a crispy spam burger at The Kon-Tiki to a pork laab burger at Jo's Modern Thai, there are five mouth-watering takes on the classic burger waiting for you this week. Collect a stamp for each on your burger passport and you'll get a special invite to an end-of-tour party. Also this week: our ultimate guide to Fourth of July parades, fireworks, and live music; the opening of SF's buzziest new restaurant, Dalida; Dirtybird's Claude VonStroke's bday party; Ratatouille live at the SF Symphony; the Petaluma Art & Garden Festival, and much more.Have a good one! See on Instagram The biggest kabooms will go off once...

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The 10 Best Hiking Underwear for Women (Trail-Tested & Highly Recommended)

When you think of hiking clothing, do you think about puffies, fleece, pants, and maybe socks? But what about hiking underwear? While you can definitely just wear your normal underwear when hiking – and many of us do, as you’ll find out below – you can also choose from a whole range of hiking underwear for women that is designed to be comfortable and convenient on the trail.Everyone is going to have a different opinion on the absolute “perfect” pair of hiking underwear, but here we will share the recommendations that came up the most among our She Dreams of Alpine team, Backpacking Badass students, and social media audience. BEST HIKING UNDERWEAR FOR WOMENAs with many pieces of hiking gear,...

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7 Little-Known Secrets to Organize Your Custom Closet System

Let's face it, custom closet systems may seem like a luxury, but they're a necessity for anyone who wants to keep their clothing and personal belongings in tip-top shape. A messy closet can lead to clutter and stress, which are two things no one needs more of in their life. While most people think they know the basics of closet organization, there are a few little-known hacks that can make a big impact. Here are some handy secrets to help you maximize your closet space and keep everything organized and tidy: Use the door for storage Add a shelf-mounted or side-mounted ironing board Roll rather than fold Keep a stepladder handy Invest in a pants rack Add dividers to shelves...

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What to pack when traveling light and in style (for Men)

Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.The Carry-On Wardrobe  – Lots of Style, one Wheelie Bag Get Wicking, Breathable, Anti-Microbial Basics: That means higher quality performance and/or merino wool underwear, socks, polos, and tees. Pricey, but absolutely worth it. They fight stink, dry quick, and you’ll pack half as much… or less. You’ll Do a Little “Laundry” Daily: Each day you’ll hand wash your most recently used pair of underwear with soap in the shower (or w/ detergent in the sink/tub.) Set it out to air-dry. Rotate daily like this...

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How to Use Permethrin on Clothing, Safely

This insecticide can help prevent some mosquito and tick bites. But you must use it properly. Permethrin-treated clothing—designed to kill or disable bugs upon contact—has been available to the public since 2003. By Catherine Roberts Updated by Justin Krajeski To keep bug bites at bay, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends treating your clothing with a pesticide called permethrin—pesticides kill or disable bugs on contact, while repellents help keep bugs away. Using bug spray is another important strategy, as is keeping your yard unfriendly to mosquitoes and ticks. Permethrin-treated clothing, first developed by the military a few decades ago, has been available to consumers since 2003, and there are a few ways to use it. • You can...

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