Utu
Utu offers an innovative skincare-suncare hybrid for all those who don’t want to choose between SPF performance and advanced skin nourishment. They know skincare without suncare isn’t skincare at all. Named after the ancient Sumerian god of the sun, they’re on a journey to protect and rejuvenate our skin and our relationship with the outdoors.
Utu formulates clean, outdoor skincare products using only the best, most effective, and cruelty-free ingredients and never using chemical UV filters, parabens, PEGS, phthalates, silicone, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, or phosphates, synthetic fragrance or formaldehyde.
Their broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection comes from non-nano zinc oxide, which is recognized as the most effective and safest broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen filter. Non-nano zinc oxide is a mineral, and its non-nano particles are too big to be absorbed by the skin. Unlike many chemical sunscreens, non-nano zinc oxide is reef-safe and aquatic-friendly.
Thoughts => Their products go on the skin nicely and don’t feel greasy/oily, without any overly smelly overtones, or white film tones.
They sell two products currently:
- Squeeze Tube – Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Moisturizing Sunscreen, 20% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Sea Buckthorn, Water Resistant, 40 mins, Unscented (75ml and 20ml)
- Stick – Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 24% Mineral Zinc Oxide, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin C + E, Water Resistant, 80 mins, Unscented
Alloy body and alloy cap
Sustainability
From day one, they set out to use zero plastic in their packaging. They believe you deserve to choose products that perform and deliver without fueling the constant use of a material that is polluting us and our planet. They make every effort to source non-plastic packaging, and when this is not possible, they’ll ensure any plastic used is reusable.
With
Create Anywhere – Art ・Journaling ・Sketching
With: Developed over the years with just the right items to make rich color drawings anywhere you go! No one will believe you have a full set of 36 colored pencils in this small case. Made by artists in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this set includes:
- Artist-quality pigment leads. Resistant to breaking these leads lay down beautiful rich pigment and sharpen to a strong fine point for detail.
- Folding lead case. Uniquely designed and made by us, this case displays the colors for use with a color key label and then folds up to stow nicely and compactly.
- Incense Cedar lead holder. Using normal pencils takes up a lot of space, not to mention all the wood that just gets shaved down and tossed.
- This wood pencil will never need to be shaved down and will last for years. Say goodbye to working with nubs and hello to saving trees!
- Lead sharpener. Small yet incredibly slick, this sharpener works as you twist back and forth to create the perfect point while catching the shavings and protecting your work.
- Two-compound eraser. Delicate erasing on one side and more intense on the other for whichever you need.
- DIY color chart. Some of us need to know the EXACT color they’re working with; that’s why they included a handy card for you to color in the actual colors you’re working with.
- Custom dyed, cut, sewn, and waxed canvas case made right here by us with a liner, quad stitched strap, and included carabiner to stuff in your pack or hang out in the open proudly.
Umland’s
Umland’s Natural Foods Crunchy Cheese: 100% REAL Cheese. The crunch of a crouton without all the carbs.
Crunchy cheese is simply cheese without the water. They have found a machine that is able to take the water out while retaining all the flavor and nutrition of the cheese. If you are looking for a natural snack food, look no further. It’s Cheese, that’s it.
A few years ago, they found a patented technology that extracts moisture from cheese below the melting point of the cheese. What’s left is pure Wisconsin Crunchy Cheese Bites. This makes Umland’s Crunchy Cheese Bites, a low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly snack, Cholov Yisrael Kosher.
It comes in four flavors: Cheddar, Gouda, Pepperjack, and Colby-Jack.
Thoughts => They are very tasty!
Jerps
JERPS came about because they thought about beef jerky and chips. How can they combine them to make them one awesome snack? After months and months of trial and error, their vision has finally been brought to life! Jerps Jerky is a concept of snacking which mixes your traditional jerkies and chips into one delicious snack. It is made with USDA-grade beef with no added preservatives, is gluten-free, and is Keto friendly. This makes it a healthier snack choice than your traditional jerkies, and they’re always looking for healthier snacks to incorporate into our diet.
It comes in three spice levels: Original, Spicy, and Extra Spicy.
Thoughts => Very tasty, and not at all like the overly chewy jerkies.
Embark
Organic Maple Syrup from Embarks Farm and a pinch of Sea Salt provide the energy, electrolytes, and nutrition found in commercial energy gels, with easily digested, outstanding flavor. Use it straight from the pouch for quick energy, mix it in your water bottle for a hydration aid, or take it into the backcountry (or backyard) for camp cooking and cocktails. Each pouch provides 320 calories and 80g carbs, and the resealable cap means you always get the right amount with no sticky mess.
The pouches come in three flavors: Salted Maple Energy, Coffee Maple Energy, and Elderberry Maple Energy. The convenient resealable 3 oz pouch is equivalent to three tear-offs, allowing multiple uses while avoiding sticky messes.
Thoughts => I love Maple Syrup, and these three flavors are extremely yummy.
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