If You Like The Outdoors…

You already know you look good, now you can start dressing like it in united by blue

Imagine this -- outdoors, quaint tent, natural light, your significant other, and a view fit for a thousand words. A boiling pot of water over a simmering fire - I swear, Starbucks instant coffee has never tasted so good. I will fully attest that sipping a hot cup of coffee the morning after camping is a whole different mood. Nature is THE number one way to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, it makes you realize how small you really are in the grand scheme of things. It brings you back into the present, it grounds you.

But what’s one thing you can’t escape? No, this isn’t some profound question meant for you to do some deep self-reflection. It’s physical, and as humans - it’s collectively our fault. It’s trash/ waste/ plastic. Pollution. And it’s everywhere, from the deepest depths of the ocean, to the land, trees, and even sky (if you want to count carbon emissions). So imagine drinking your cup of coffee, sitting outside of your tent, and staring at this immaculate view. I bet you, stare at it a little longer and you could easily start to point out items that seem out of place, kind of like I-Spy. That tire, those rogue pieces of plastic lining the shore, a pile of trash off in the distance left by the last campers that were in the area. 

As a collective, it’s important that we care for the places that care for us. Future generations deserve to enjoy the simplicity of camping -- but with the deteriorating state of the world, even simple events like this will soon be a thing of the past. Thankfully, there’s companies like United by Blue to save the day, and the world. United by Blue does it all -- mass clean-ups, sustainable merchandise, they even sell kits compiled of reusable cutlery, straws, and food containers to minimize the use  of single-use plastic. Oh, and did you know that every product purchased is equivalent to a pound of trash removed -- not to mention, their apparel line is jaw-dropping and abundant with options. Their apparel ranges from the comfiest flannels, the strongest Bison jackets, and the most fashionable shirts, shoes, accessories, and bags. United by Blue has every eco-conscious man or woman covered. They even made a little something for your fur babies. So look good while doing good, and know that your purchase is going towards the greater good. 

Men, this one’s for you. Gray Sweatpants are all the rage, step it up a notch with United by Blue’s: Weekend Utility Sweatpant in Mountain Ash. Pair with the Bridgegap Heavyweight Hoodie in Red Rock for a pop of color. Or with the Brushwood Sweater in Dark Olive for more neutral tones. Either outfit will have you dressed to impress but in the most casually effortless way. Perfect outfit for every sweater-weather day to come. Throw on your Black Bison ultralight jacket when it’s extra chilly out but you don’t want to compromise the outfit. And when the jacket isn’t in use, use it as a pillow. Yes, a pillow. The Ultralight jacket can be packed into its own interior pocket to transform into an airplane pillow. Yep, didn’t I tell you? United by Blue does it all.

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Looking for adventure with @nicmoreira

Words: Daevry Calibuso

Model: @nicmoreira

Photos: @kianakanoa

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