One of the aspects that I appreciate most from travelling, with only a backpack, is learning to live with very little clothing. Selecting the clothing to go in the pack is important for me too, it needs to be clothing that I can mix and match easily and wear comfortably. I love to take my favorite T-shirts with me, I know that I’ll be using them for a while so I need to enjoy wearing them, but if it’s something that I’m totally in love with, it won’t make the bag. I don’t want to get so tired of it, or have something happen to it, that it won’t get worn again.

Aside from having to wash your cloths more often, it’s inevitable that you’re going to get tired of wearing the same shirts over and over again. The great thing about travelling light is that you’ll have room to make a purchase or two.

A couple of years ago I was visiting a friend in Lima, Peru. She took me to a shop, in the heart of Miraflores, which only opens a few times a week. This store sells clothing, from large U.S. companies that have minor flaws. While it’s a bit chaotic and you may have to dig threw lots of large piles of clothing, they are priced at a fraction of what you would normally spend. So a T-shirt that might usually cost $20 will only cost you $3. I was able to find a variety of California women’s T-shirts, and popular surf brand clothing. They also sold sweatshirts, shorts, pants, skirts, and swimwear.

It was great to walk away with several fun T-shirts, while spending less than $10. The fact that they were slightly flawed didn’t matter at all. They were serving a purpose by providing relief from my wardrobe boredom.

You’ll never have to worry about buying anything flawed at idakoos.com. We provide high quality fun and inspiring T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more! When wardrobe boredom strikes, we’ve got your back.

When you gaze up at the night sky, what do you see? If you’re in a city, assuming it’s a clear night and not too smoggy, you might see the moon, and some stars. Depending on the earth’s rotation, what you see will vary of course. On a good night, you might also be able to see a planet or two, some satellites and various constellations.

It’s a whole other world when you’re away from the city lights and pollutants. When you’re in the middle of a National Park, far away from any lights, the sky is like an ocean. Living and breathing in beautiful twinkling lights. Big bright planets pop out and the constellations are so vibrant and easily identifiable. If there’s a full moon, you won’t even need a flash light or even car lights if you’re driving. The moon is like a big beautiful spot light illuminating your path.

The constellations, which make up the Zodiac, can be fun to search for amongst all the stars. Whether you follow the Zodiac or not, we were all born under a sign and at some point in our lives we’ll get asked, “What’s your sign?” It can be fun to compare signs and find out what our compatibility is with others.

If you’d like to express your sign with the world, we have Zodiac Sweatshirts to help you do just that. Just imagine all of the conversations you’ll generate without even trying. “Hi Leo, I’m a Sagittarius!” The possibilities are endless and the skies the limit.

For some people a T-shirt is just another shirt in their drawer. It’s functional and easy to wear and comfortable. It provides a necessary purpose and that’s about it. This type of person isn’t going to spend precious hours hunting through the racks or skimming through online shops for that one of a kind Tee. For the person who sees a T-shirt for more than a basic purpose, and enjoys the hunt for that one of a kind T-shirt, we totally understand!

I’m a fan of live sporting events. So for me, finding the right Sports T-shirt to wear to the game or match or event, makes it even more fun. There was a time when I would scour the racks in my favorite 2^nd hand stores when I was living in Portland, Or, in hopes of finding something amazing. I wouldn’t always find great stuff, but when I did, it was oh so satisfying. One time, I found an old T-shirt that made me so happy every time I went to see the Portland Trailblazers play some bball. The shirt was a championship shirt from 1977. It was red and retro and super cool. The shirt didn’t last me too many years, but it’s one that I’ll never forget.

Today, if you can’t find the T-shirt of your dreams, you can create it yourself. It’s gotten a whole lot easier to satisfy that need. So what are you waiting for? At Idakoos.com we believe in freedom of expression.  If you don’t see it on our page, we’ll help you create that one of a kind T-shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie!

Across this vast and beautiful world, there are mountains begging to be climbed, rivers roaring to be rafted, and oceans just waiting to be dived into their deep blue waters.

Some people are just born to be brave. They take the path less traveled, gravitate towards adventure, and taking calculated risks.

Anyone who has visited Yosemite National Park in California, and has stood at Inspiration Point and looked down on the beautiful valley, can’t help but gasp in awe of it’s captivating beauty. Granite peaks, waterfalls, a river and vast meadows are screaming to be explored. Half-Dome, Glacier Point, and Yosemite Falls are all popular, beautiful and challenging places to hike to the top of, but only a fraction of Yosemite’s visitors will climb the face of El Capitan or Royal Arches. Yosemite is known around the world for it’s climbing and provides classes and guides for anyone who wants to take on the challenge.

In Australia’s Palmerston National Park located in North Queensland lies the North Johnstone River. Surrounded by ancient rainforests and carving its way through a volcanic gorge, this river is a beast waiting to be challenged. For all those whom dare to ride down this Class IV & V River, the experience will leave you breathless. Before the journey even begins you must first take a helicopter to reach its banks. Once on the river, you’ll spend 4 days rock’n rolling down it’s steep fast flowing waters. At night you’ll sleep under the stars experiencing nature in it’s rawest form. It’s an adventure for the brave and those wanting an unforgettable experience.

Some well-known and unbelievable spots for scuba diving can be found in Hawaii, Australia, and Indonesia. Well there’s also an area 220 miles off the coast of Brazil is an archipelago of volcanic islands known as Fernando de Noronha. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Brazil’s first Marine Park, this saltwater playground offers a chance for divers to swim in its blue waters with dolphins, and turtles, and a myriad of sea life. Besides the great diving and beaches, you’ll get to experience the islands in relative privacy. Only 420 people are permitted on the island at a time, making it an amazing getaway for the adventurous spirit.

Maybe you were born to brave, maybe you are finding your braveness one step at a time. Either way, why not let everyone know that you’re fearless and pick up a born to be brave t-shirt from our online shop @ Idakoos.com.

Spring is officially here. Spring break is in full swing all across the country, and summer will be here in a flash. As the warmer temperatures rise, and the weather forecasters call for more sun and clear skies from New York to California, it’s time to bust out the map or GPS and hit the open road.

From wide-open spaces to curvy mountain roads and scenic ocean drives, nothing smells more of an adventure than the excitement of what lies ahead. Road trips are a time to leave all of your worries in the rear view mirror and focus on the scenic horizon ahead. Whether it’s a spontaneous adventure for the day or weekend, or it’s a planned trip for a week or more, the one thing that’s true about the road, is the promise of new things to come. No two trips will ever be the same.

Maybe you’re heading to a family reunion two states away or your best friends wedding across the country or you haven’t the faintest idea of where you’ll end up; one of the best parts of a road trip is the actual trip itself. The in-between of points A to B are what it’s all about. The early morning breakfasts in a greasy diner, the rest-stop breaks in the middle of nowhere, the detours to corn museums or strange gravity forests, and the late night caffeine refills make it all worthwhile, and of course, let’s not forget the scenery and music to go along with it.

If you know you’re going to take a road-trip, by yourself or with a caravan, why not have even more fun and let us help you create something special for your journey. Maybe a Team Gayle T-shirt or Team Force or Team Wind!  For those sun rise mornings and late night adventures, it will be the perfect addition to an unforgettable trip across the open road!