TK Journal

Meet the ultimate Brazilian badass: Maiza Lima. As one of our very first models, Maiza has been with Arêt since the very beginning. She’s currently living the dream on the road with a home base in Washington. Vibrant with gratitude and a passion for adventure, she brings her A-game to the outdoors with a smile on her face.

Craftswoman and metalsmith Cheyenne has been teaming up with Arêt since 2016. Creating nature-inspired jewelry for personal enjoyment, her normal adult-job is in rope access all over the country. Based in Yosemite, she lives the life of an all-around outdoorswoman.

Whether you’re camping in the woods, out in the desert, or on the beach, knowing how to spark a fire is an essential part of being a badass outdoorswoman. A fire essentially needs three things in order to work: fuel, heat, and oxygen. Don’t know where to start? After reading through our how-to guide, you’ll be a fire-starting pro in no time - Just don’t burn anything down!

Wow, time flies when you're having fun! As 2017 comes to an end, we at Arêt Basewear have been reflecting back on how magical this first year has been. We...

When I hear the word “adventure” I think of daring everest ascents, Johnny Depp as a pirate, and my daydream future as a young adult fantasy author, not skipping class after a printer malfunction prevented me from printing copies of a short story and in a fit of frustration driving seven hours to the New River Gorge to film Kathy Karlo. Nevertheless, it was. It wasn’t heart-stopping, Hans Zimmer soundtrack worthy adventure. It was more of the sleep-deprived, milkshake-full, giggle soundtrack that usually seems to be the theme whenever I join Kathy on a climbing trip.

Jessica Olson is making her way up to Skagway, Alaska to work as a climbing and hiking guide. On the way, she stopped by Indian Creek with her sights set on seemingly endless hand cracks.

Monica De La Torre is on the road to becoming a brewer. Along the way, she’s discovered how hard work can pay off, and the positive effects of working with like-minded outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen.