Hard Times
& Tears

All about the life and times of Alissa, Erik, Bradley & co.

Before yesterday I had one pair of shorts and two pairs of jeans to get me through the summerº. I needed some clothing and since we’re going to be roughing it — staying in a vacation condo with no laundry (gasp!) — I decided to get some lightweight, breathable, pants that would dry easily.

I ended up picking Patagonia’s Continental Shorts ($65) and Borderless Trek Zip–Off Pants ($85) as well as the Touring Cargo Shorts ($50) from EMS. The Zip–Off pants will be terrific for hiking in on the inner island of Kauai while also doubling as another pair of shorts too. All three roll up into tiny bundles, making packing a breeze.

º Technically I do have more than that but the past year saw me gaining back 10 of the 35 lbs I lost, so I am a little big for my existing britches.