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Gear Review: P-Kits, Women’s Bathroom Solution

March 26, 2021
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P-Kits is a perfect example of a woman starting a business to fulfill a need she had herself, to the benefit of outdoor-loving women everywhere! [Technically, this article isn’t a …

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Gear Review: Marmot PreCip Jacket

March 24, 2021
marmot precip jacket

This is my go-to jacket for so many outdoor activities: hiking, paddling, biking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. Even though it’s a shell, it’s windproof and waterproof, and all I need …

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Kayak vs. Canoe vs. Paddleboard

April 2, 2021August 10, 2020

Kayak or canoe or stand-up paddleboard—which is best? It depends! Paddlesports, especially kayaking, have been growing exponentially here in the US during this COVID-19 season. There are several reasons for …

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Outdoorsy: The Airbnb of the RV World

April 2, 2021October 11, 2019

The creative folks at Outdoorsy took a concept that already works in one sphere—rental homes and rooms—and transferred it to a new sphere—the RV world. Brilliant! According to the RV …

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10 Top Reasons to Use Trekking Poles [Video]

April 2, 2021April 19, 2019

Casual day hikers don’t commonly use trekking poles here in the US…and least not yet. I understand they’ve been common in Europe for many years, though. Why? What are we …

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Gear-Up for the Coming Cold Weather!

April 2, 2021October 26, 2018
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For many of us, moving into autumn means moving into cold weather. That doesn’t have to mean hibernation!! I’ve found there are two major factors in not retreating indoors during …

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Gear Review: LL Bean Vista Trekking Shorts

April 2, 2021July 20, 2018
gear review: ll bean's vista trekking shorts

LL Bean’s Vista Trekking Shorts are my all-time favorite shorts for outdoor activity, bar none. Here’s why: Why These Shorts are So Great I have three pairs of these shorts …

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Pre-Packaged Camp & Trail Food: Should You Buy It or Make Your Own?

April 2, 2021March 16, 2018
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If you’re into gourmet outdoor cooking when you camp, don’t bother reading this post! This is for folks who want easy, fuss-free meals using as few utensils and dishes as …

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Outdoor Winter Gear to Keep You Moving

April 2, 2021November 3, 2017

Those of us who live in (or travel to) the North have a decision to make: To be or not to be outside during the winter??! That’s a good question. …

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Gear Review: Black Hills Pants from Duluth Trading Co.

June 23, 2020February 4, 2017
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My Black Hills Pants from Duluth Trading Co. have become my go-to cold weather pants. I absolutely LOVE them! I had been drooling over them in their catalog for a …

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