GetTheFunOut

From now until Christmas I will be returning to what I love most: talking about gear and tools and accessories so you can use my experience to guide your gift giving. Expect to see recommendations for gardening, woodworking, home improvement, hiking, big game hunting, small game hunting, camping, backpacking, bike commuting, mountain biking, parenting, kitchen, and more. All recommendations will be for gear I own and use, and have either purchased myself or received from family as a gift--so I'm not being compensated to promote a particular item, though I may receive compensation for purchases made through links provided. First up--a seemingly simple bit of tools: the Wera Kraftform lasertip screwdriver set.  I stumbled upon Wera tools a couple years ago at my local Woodcrafter. I had recently been fighting with some Phillips head screws on AC vents, so when I saw the laser etching on the Wera screwdriver I was curious. The packaging claimed that the etching helped the driver main...

Another great guest post from Joyce Wilson! Time spent outdoors can be good for both physical and mental health, and camping can be a fun adventure. If you own a small business, you might feel that you can’t leave town and go camping, but it is possible to do both. Read on for some great tips and resources, courtesy of GetTheFunOut!

A couple happy hikers! Welcome to the first post on GTFO Kids!  I started this sub-blog as a new parent thinking it would be a great opportunity to share what I learn as a parent...turns out kids take up a lot of time and energy...  Luckily the fine folks at Say Insurance put together a great infographic on kids hiking carriers to help you, and me, get going! Worn out from hiking As an outdoors lover, having a capable hiking carrier has been clutch in being able to explore with the kid.  While she was still a baby--and thus too small for a carrier--we relied on the  Baby K'tan  and the  Baby Bjorn  to carry her on hikes.  While the chest-carrier style devices work well enough, and are probably the only option for infants, they aren't ideal.  First, having another human on your chest while hiking gets hot for both of you quickly--to that end, the baby K'tan was our preference because it's much more light and breathable, though  Baby Bjorn...

Guest post by Joyce Wilson If you’re thinking of taking your digital nomad adventure to Arizona, you’re in luck - this state boasts several great cities for entrepreneurs! You can turn to resources like GetTheFunOut to start planning out your time in AZ. In the meantime, you may want to consider adding these cities to your itinerary.   Best Business Practices   Before you hit the road, it’s important to implement certain best practices in your business strategy. As a digital nomad, you’ll want to keep up with client communications and meetings across time zones, schedule down time between travel days, and attend networking events in different cities. You will also want to set up an LLC for your business for tax breaks and flexibility. Filing can be affordable with an online formation service rather than a lawyer! You may want to file for incorporation in the state where your family lives.   In addition, you will need to continuously market your business. It’s a go...

Enjoying a mountain vacation isn’t a tough task … unless you’re dealing with altitude sickness symptoms like dizziness, nausea, headache, and fatigue. Even if you’ve never had an issue with altitude sickness, you could be affected the next time you climb in elevation, especially if you’re heading to a destination above 8,000 feet. A little planning can help you reduce your risk, though, even if you reside at sea level. For one thing, make sure you ascend gradually, adding in an overnight rest for every 3,000 feet you climb; hikers should avoid climbing more than 1,000 to 1,600 feet in a day, and try to sleep at lower altitude to allow for acclimation. Drink about twice as much water as you normally would at home, eat plenty of carbs, and, remember that altitude sickness can become dangerous, so make sure you’re familiar with the signs and are prepared to take action. Even though most of your Arizona high-country adventures will be between 5,000-7,000 feet in elevation, you still migh...

A Say Insurance collaboration, originally posted at Say Insurance . Unless you decided to put some extra miles on your car and explore the country’s national parks, travel for you (and everyone else) pretty much came to halt in 2020. However, that doesn’t mean your travel friends have foregone their bucket list — rather, they’re probably fantasizing about all those travel locations every day! While travel may look a little different for the foreseeable future, months of quarantine life may inspire homebodies and seasoned travelers alike to take on a new adventure as soon as they feel safe. No matter the type of traveler or when they plan to book their next trip, these beautiful and thoughtful gift suggestions will help you nail birthdays, holidays, and just-because presents! < > embed The Globetrotter Once we’re able to safely move about the globe, the first necessity is a  travel adapter  that’s easy to pack and easy to use in more than 150 countries. With four color...

Inner Basin, Flagstaff With temps still over 100 in Phoenix, it's hard to imagine that we're just a couple months away from golden-leaved aspens all over Flagstaff.  With that in mind, here's a collaboration with Say Insurance, written by Melissa Hart. Autumn: The word evokes chilly afternoons spent cheering at football games, spiced cider sipped around evening bonfires, and of course, picture-perfect vistas blanketed in red and gold foliage. Every year, millions of tourists,  nicknamed leaf peepers , travel to our country’s most forested regions to gaze at fall colors and explore parks, hiking trails, and towns along the way.