Pack It In, Pack It Out

The Escape Outdoors blog unpacking outdoor life in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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  June 18, 2026

  Desk to Daylight: A Workweek Wardrobe Built for the Lunchtime Walk

  There's a small, well-supported piece of life advice hiding in recent research on office workers: get up and walk. Studies on lunchtime walking have lin...

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  June 3, 2026

  The Commuter's Case for Real Outerwear

  Dressing for the walk to the train, not just the chair at the desk. Most of us who work indoors get our outdoor time in fragments. The walk to the bus....

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  May 29, 2026

  Little Legs, Big Views: 6 Beginner-Friendly Hikes Near Seattle

  Short trails, big payoffs, and the gear that keeps everyone smiling to the trailhead and back.There is a particular kind of magic in watching a four-yea...

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  May 15, 2026

  Four Days on the Olympic Peninsula: A Family Road Trip Worth the Drive

  Rainforest, mountains, and tide pools in one loop — with a realistic plan that respects nap schedules. Olympic National Park is really three parks...

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  May 4, 2026

  Slow Mornings, Long Days: A Wellness-Minded Wardrobe for the City

  Pieces that carry you from a morning stretch to the commute to a walk after work — without missing a beat. There's a version of city life that a l...

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  May 1, 2026

  Tide Pools to Campfires: A PNW Summer Bucket List for Families

  Ten low-pressure, high-reward ways to spend a Northwest summer outside together. Pacific Northwest summers are short and glorious, and they slip by fast...

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  April 29, 2026

  The One Bag to Rule Your Travels

  What Is the Black Hole Mini MLC? MLC stands for Maximum Legal Carry-On — Patagonia isn't being shy about its intentions. This bag is engineered to...

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  April 2, 2026

  What’s New from Patagonia This Spring

  We’ve curated a focused selection of Patagonia’s spring drop, with an eye toward the pieces that actually earn their place in a PNW wardrobe...

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  March 9, 2026

  Your Spring Layering Guide with Patagonia

  April in the Pacific Northwest is a beautiful liar. One morning you’re sipping an Americano in a sun-drenched Pioneer Square courtyard, sleeves ro...

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  April 13, 2023

  6 Tips To Stay Cool and Stylish This Summer

  Are you interested in enhancing your garments for the upcoming season? Read on to learn six helpful tips to stay cool and stylish this summer! Furthermo...

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  April 2, 2023

  3 Backpack Brands That Are Perfect for Hiking

  Are you ready for warm weather and endless opportunities to explore the wilderness, whether close to home or in faraway destinations? Going for reg...

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  March 27, 2023

  4 Must-Have Accessories for Your Next Hike

  Hiking is an excellent physical activity to enjoy socially or by yourself. Aside from packing the essentials like food, water, and navigation equipment,...

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