Gear & Apparel

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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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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Let’s review Buff® Headwear, which fits in all three categories: hat, headband and mask. I’ve been eyeing this product for awhile now, and finally got one for Christmas this year. …

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Have you ever been in that frustrating place where you’re trying to get your campfire going and it’s just not happening? Maybe it’s been raining…your wood is wet…it’s too windy…and …

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My new Altra Lone Peak NeoShell trail runners are the best winter running shoes I’ve ever had. OK so I’ve not used every shoe out there. And the Lone Peak …

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How would you like an organic dry shampoo that only costs pennies per application? As you can see, my hair is fine and I don’t have a whole lot of …

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If you live in a southern climate you can skip the parts about cold weather on this page. But we northerners need hats, headbands and face masks if we want …

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This Neofleece Combo Scarf by Seirus is a must for winter climates like Minnesota. It’s one of the best $25 I’ve ever spent so I can keep running, walking and …

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We enjoy our outdoor activities a lot more when we’re not too cold, too hot or too wet. Great outerwear is a must! Why Invest in Great Outerwear It’s pretty …

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For footwear, the Chaco Z/1 Unaweep is my top favorite for a sandal, and in my Top Three of any footwear option I own. I bought my first pair back …

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