Zappos X Topo Designs

Explore in New ways

Zappos x Topo Designs

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Sponsored by Zappos

My idea of adventure has shifted a lot in the last couple of months. Last year I found myself on an airplane for one thing or another at least once a month- sometimes more! Instead, this year, I’ve barely even left the state of Colorado. I feel really grateful to live in a place with so much beauty, but all of this has also made me realize how many amazing places closer to home I had yet to explore. 

Whether my adventures are just a day trip or require an overnight in my van, I like to have gear/clothes that work well in many situations. I’m not exactly a minimalist but anyone close to me will tell you that I’m constantly downsizing my belongings back down to the essentials.


That’s one of the reasons I really like this “Y-Pack” backpack from Topo Designs that I got from Zappos. It’s super versatile- lots of pockets and storage making it great for use as a carry-on bag, but also super durable (it’s made is Cordura®) to stand up to whatever adventure I take it on. It doesn’t hurt that it also looks cool- always an added bonus! I ended up choosing the bright red color but there are a ton of different color options available on Zappos right now. 

Besides one other longer trip in my van, the rest of my summer adventures planned are closer to home- half of them dedicated to enjoying some of my favorite places and the other half dedicated to exploring new places. Have any of you also found that the shifts this year have you exploring where you live in new ways?

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Arielle Shipe