Although 180° South: Conquerors of the Useless was released in 2010, it’s a timeless story of adventure seeking in a world characterized by the bland structure of daily life. The documentary follows Jeff Johnson, a lover of the outdoors, as he leaves his traditional nine to…
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Are you having trouble finding the right clothing for your outdoor activities this summer? Consider the problem solved with Duluth Trading Company’s new Summer Solved product line. Duluth has combined hot-weather work wear with athletic-inspired performance technology to create a clothing line that is perfect…
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Some of the best hiking footwear on the market comes from a company based in Germany called LOWA. Generations of Bavarian mountaineers, climbers, and hikers have played a part in LOWA’s development of the technical advances and construction methods that have helped make their boots…
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Zippo is one of the world’s most iconic brands, famous for making…you were finishing that sentence with “handheld or pocket lighters,” right? If so, you are correct and that’s what most people would say. But Zippo makes more than just lighters. The company also makes…
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As a big fan of all the outdoor cooking products from Camp Chef, I was excited when asked to review one of their new products for this season: the Outdoor Big Screen 144. There are a number of great applications for this type of large-format…
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I call it my everything bag. It contains my primary camera, a pair of Steiner binoculars, a hand-held GPS, extra batteries in C, AA, and AAA, a dog leash, a pair of cheap two-way radios, medicine, lighters, glasses, lens cleaner, cigars, etc, etc, etc. This…
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Being a kayak guide and outdoor writer, I am often asked about watercraft. The most asked questions are “kayak or canoe?” and “what do I use?” The answer is no surprise or secret: my craft of choice is the NuCanoe system–hands down. About seven years…
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A cutting tool such as a knife might be the oldest of man-made implements that’s still in use today in a myriad of professions and outdoor activities. In fact, hundreds, if not thousands of knives exist for the outdoor survivalist, camper/backpacker, casual trail hiker, and…
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I was excited to see a new screen tent in Clam Outdoor’s product line up for 2013. It looked familiar to me, and then I realized, wait…I have an ice fishing shelter kind of like that! I love the pop-up quality of my hub-style shelter.…
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“Survival” is more about having the right mindset than having the right gear. But having the right gear sure can be a help. Since survival situations can occur in the backcountry and in urban environments, it helps to have gear that is fitted for both.…
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