All experienced trekkers know the importance of keeping pack weight low. And the easiest way to shed a few pounds from your pack is to replace your bulky tent with a modern lightweight variety. We’ve chosen four models that bring together value for money, high-quality…
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Most smart watches can’t take the abuse that outdoorsmen dish out. With that need in mind Casio created the Smart Outdoor Watch (WSD-F10) that’s as rugged as you are. The first thing you will notice is that the Smart Outdoor Watch is bigger than your…
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Durability, value, and waterproofing make the Hi-Tec Altitude Lite an upstanding hiking boot at a fair price. Though the Hi-Tec boot is suited for day hikes and perhaps for carrying loads as heavy as 50-60 pounds, it seems best-suited for the recreational hiker looking to…
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It seems there is no place the SunJack Portable Charger can’t go. Put it on the tarp covering the wood pile. Let it lounge on the deck. Keep it warm with a fleece blanket companion on the snow. Secure it to the back of the…
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Columbia is a company that understands women. Specifically, Columbia knows women want to play hard and still look feminine. The Arcadia II jacket is an excellent example of the comfortable, durable, functional, and attractive clothing women desire for their outdoor adventures. It has a multi-layer…
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Elite dirtbag and very scrappy climber. These are the introductions that Sufferfest 2 starts out with. The dirtbag, professional climber Alex Honnold, and the scrapster, professional climber Cedar Wright. Sufferfest 2 follows the duo through yet another physically trying bike tour coupled with massive amounts…
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It can be very easy to tear up your gear and accessories during the course of a camping or hiking trip. Over the years, I have gone through several watches that couldn’t hold up to the outdoor lifestyle. I recently gave the Casio Pro Trek…
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The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) stretches 2,663 miles up from Mexico to Canada. In the new movie starring Reese Witherspoon, Wild, the trail is the setting, the hero, and sometimes, the villain. Wild is based off of the memoir of the same name by Cheryl Strayed.…
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From shoveling snow in the slippery driveway to bare booting on packed low elevation trails, the winter-focused Valkyrie i Waterproof hiking boot by Hi-Tec provided me with a firm base on a multitude of terrain. It also came through comfortably while snowshoeing in the mountains…
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If you love the outdoors but work during the day, it’s sometimes necessary to venture into the darkness. Particularly for those of us determined to extend the camping, hiking, and climbing season, shorter days and increased darkness present a pressing problem. Though there are a…
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