How 7 Adventurers Are Making Nature More Accessible

Disabled adventurers share their gear recommendations, from surf wear to hiking must haves.

10 Products That Make Nature More Accessible For These Adventurers There are many misconceptions when it comes to disabilities and the outdoors. People assume disabled people never go outside, but the reality is that disabled people are everywhere and in every space. The disability community has a lot of expertise on a variety of outdoor activities and experiences — and great gear recommendations to match.   For PS's All Access issue, the team caught up with seven disabled adventurers to learn what they use to make nature more accessible. Here's a preview of just a few products that made the list, from surf wear to hiking gear. Rip Curl E-Bomb 3mm Split-Toe Booties ($70) When Cienna Ditri first became a wheelchair user, she didn't know if she'd ever surf again. But after being introduced to para surfing, she was back out on the waves. Since Ditri doesn't have feeling in her feet, she uses these neoprene booties to protect them and provide grip in the water. Osprey Tempest 20 Hiking Backpack ($160) Sofia Webster, an Ecuadorian American woman living with Lyme disease, says this backpack offers great back support and has a handy loop to keep her hiking poles in — which is particularly helpful for her chronic pain. Plus, it has many useful attachments, like an external water reservoir sleeve. GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Camp Chair ($70) Heather Penny, a two-spirit disabled parent of the Cherokee Nation, says this camp chair is a "game changer for pain management." It's supportive, sturdy, and delivers a smooth rocking motion that allows for ultimate relaxation at camp. Shop All the Products  What We're Shopping Eiza González's Must Haves: From Sleep Gummies to a Tinted Highlighter Béis's Glossy Carry-On Is the Solution to My Overpacking Problem Every Product Meredith Marks Uses to Get Ready For Fashion Week Shows This Barefoot Dreams Blanket Is My Favorite Fall Upgrade — and It's on Sale More Shopping Inspiration These Tennis Clothes Serve — On and Off the Court → Not All Recliner Sofas Are Ugly — Shop Our Favorites → The Best Body Washes on the Market, Period → These Light Fixtures Will Brighten Up Your Space — and Your Mood → For more from PS Shopping, click here. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get the PS Shopping newsletter in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.

Introducing the All Access Issue

We're spotlighting how the disability community is making the outdoors more accessible for everyone.

The All Access Issue The outdoors imparts a sense of freedom — a limitless space meant for everyone that can feel sacred, private, and special. But the reality is that our national parks and public-land treasures haven't historically been accessible to all of us. Today, the disability community is redefining that relationship to nature.  Where legislation and national resources have fallen short, changemakers and grassroots organizations have come together and stepped up so that people of all abilities can enjoy being active and feel that sense of belonging. In this special issue, PS is spotlighting the moments, people, resources, and tech that have helped close the chasm. Explore stories from the issue ahead, and learn more about the steps we're taking to support accessibility here. I Survived the Florida Trail and Found My Purpose as a Black Neurodivergent Backpacker READ MORE → Why "For Us, by Us" Is So Crucial When It Comes to Disability Justice in the Outdoors LEARN MORE → How Training in Nature Led Lacey J Henderson to the Paralympics READ MORE → What the Outdoors Community Gets Wrong About Deaf People LEARN MORE → Nature Helped Me Heal After I Was Diagnosed With Lupus. I'm Never Giving That Up. READ MORE → 10 Products That Make Nature More Accessible For These Adventurers SHOP NOW → Disability Rights Advocate Virginia Rose Believes Birding Belongs to Everyone READ MORE → I Review Accessible Trails For a Living — Here Are 5 Standouts Across the US LEARN MORE → More From the Issue What We're Shopping 15 Items on Sale This Week at Nordstrom You Need to Shop This Conditioning Mask Gave Me Softer and Shinier Hair After Just One Use How Does Shipt's Grocery Delivery Service Really Work? We Tried It This Barefoot Dreams Blanket Is My Favorite Fall Upgrade — and It's on Sale Condition Center Explore our hub for approachable and accurate information about your health. Whether you just received a new diagnosis or are curious about what it's really like to live with a common disorder, you'll find what you're looking for here. After all, when it comes to your health, nothing feels better than being informed. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.