When you’re carrying everything on your back, you know that when it comes to stuff, less is more. Whether you are hiking 20 miles a day for 6 months on a backcountry trail, or walking the Camino, bringing multi-use items saves space and time. Turns out this is true in the front-country, too. This truth is exactly what inspired me to create Redbudsuds: One bar. One thing to carry. No spills. No mess. No waste. Wherever I find myself, it’s just one thing for the shower. So how exactly does this work? As one-of-a-kind individuals, we each must, as they...

On thru-hiking and life lessons learned, Black outdoor history, building trust, and "figuring out what your selfish motivation is for working towards our collective liberation." Below, I paraphrase a few of my favorite parts of the chat with timestamps. Click to watch: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Redbudsuds (@redbudsuds)   *Start at minute 3:30* 1. (5:00) What do you hope to experience when you're thru-hiking or playing in the outdoors? 2. (10:15) Lowlight and Highlights from thru-hiking: Pre-hypothermia and what it was like to summit the tallest point of the Pacific Crest Trail 3. (20:20ish) What are...

We've started a DIY video series: GOOD HAIR DAY THE NATURAL WAY Ready for soft, shiny waves? This DIY hair mask is so simple you could eat it. 1 egg 1 avocado 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Tablespoon coconut oil Mix well. Massage into hair. Wait 20 min. Shampoo as usual. Enjoy! No matter the weather, every day is a great day to shine.