Field Notes

The Lost Coast: Black Sand, No Service, $8 a Night
The longest stretch of undeveloped coastline in the Lower 48. King Peak Road, fighting elephant seals, a mangrovy wind shelter at Mattole, and a bonus stop at the real-life inspiration for Gravity Falls. Here's the full route. Read more...
Two Days on the Mountaineer's Route
Two Days on the Mountaineer's Route
Summit push was fine. The descent was not. Trent fell 300 feet down the chute and walked away from it. Here's the full trip report from our two days on... Read more...
The Problem with Plastic Sunscreen Bottles
The Problem with Plastic Sunscreen Bottles
Plastic sunscreen bottles look recyclable. Most aren't. We look at where they actually end up and why we chose a tin instead. Read more...
What Does Reef-Safe Actually Mean?
What Does Reef-Safe Actually Mean?
"Reef-safe" has become one of the most popular phrases in sun care. It's on bottles at every price point, in surf shops and pharmacies alike. It sounds good. It feels... Read more...
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What's the Actual Difference?
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What's the Actual Difference?
If you've spent any time in the sun care aisle recently, you've probably noticed the words "mineral" and "chemical" being thrown around a lot. But what do they actually mean–and... Read more...
Why We Made a Sun Balm With Only 4 Ingredients
Why We Made a Sun Balm With Only 4 Ingredients
Walk into any drugstore and flip over a bottle of sunscreen. Go ahead, we'll wait. If you're like most people, you'll find a list of 15 to 25 ingredients–many of... Read more...
Understanding Seaker Sun Co.'s Sun Balm: The Power of Simple, Natural Protection
Understanding Seaker Sun Co.'s Sun Balm: The Power of Simple, Natural Protection
When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, simplicity is key. At Seaker Sun Co., we believe in using the purest, most effective ingredients to give you the sun... Read more...