All-terrain Macabi skirt, great traveling gear for RVing women, including Sisters on the Fly

I first heard about this all-terrain Macabi Skirt from Sisters on the Fly founder Maurrie Sussman back in 2004. “Honey, not only do we wear those skirts fishing," she said, "we're also making a fashion statement.”

The Macabi Skirt -- billed as “the original Adventure Travel Skirt” can be worn in six different configurations and is suitable for hiking the trails of Big Bend National Park and fly fishing the rivers of Idaho.

"The Macabi has proven to be one of the most rugged, versatile, well-traveled garments on the planet."  Like Carol Louder, the designer of the Macabi Skirt, active outdoor women have found "a skirt that travels as well as they do," especially where there is very little storage space.

I purchased one because sometimes, especially when I'm RVing, I simply want to wear a skirt out to eat or to church, but know that  later that day, the skirt could quickly adapt to changes in "weather, activity or mood."  I might be climbing into a boat or touring an art exhibit. With the versatility of this skirt, I can quickly convert it into a pair of pants or shorts.

Now, more about Sisters on the Fly--Maurrie and her sister Becky Clarke started the "outdoors adventure club for women" in 1999. It has grown from three members, the two sisters and their Mom, Mazie, to nearly 4,500 worldwide.  Many of these women tow some really tricked out vintage travel trailers.

According to Maurrie, "We are committed to empowering women through sisterhood and exceptional outdoor adventures."

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Photo:  Carol Louder, the designer of the Macabi Skirt, named after the Mayan name for bone fish. (MacabiSkirt.com)

Two books by Irene Rawlings feature Women RVers 'Sisters on the Fly'

RVer and author Irene Rawlings has written two books featuring that fun-loving group of vintage trailer owners: Sisters on the Fly.

The first was the light-hearted book, "Sisters on the Fly: Caravans, Campfires, and Tales from the Road" ($14.99) published in May 2010. In the book the Sisters share tales of the road and their cool vintage rigs because "they know that once you see all the fun they're having fly-fishing, riding horses, camping, eating, laughing, and loving, you just might want to join their cowgirl caravan when it heads out for the next adventure."

The second book starring this road-warrior band of Sisters  was published earlier this year: "Cast-Iron Cooking with Sisters on the Fly" ($14.55).

The cookbook highlights heirloom and contemporary recipes "that are simple to shop for and prepare on the road, for the backyard grill, or in the kitchen, using cast iron cookware." It also includes engaging stories and action photos of the Sisters in their homes and "out on the range in their trailer caravans."

Author Rawlings also hosts a syndicated radio show. Her other books include "Portable Houses" and "The Clothesline." Read more about Rawlings by clicking here. 

 Learn more about the Sisters by clicking on:  "Fun-loving Sisters on the Fly" 

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