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News & Tips: 8 Types of Hikers: Which One Are You?
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8 Types of Hikers: Which One Are You?

May 13, 2014
If you’re a hiker, you've already set yourself apart from the hoards of people that never leave the parking lot. But even among those who love to cover miles of trail there is a lot of diversity of…
News & Tips: 8 Tips on How to Pick a Backcountry Campsite...
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8 Tips on How to Pick a Backcountry Campsite

May 9, 2014
In established campgrounds, picking a site is easy – usually just selecting the numbered parking spot and plunking down a tent. But stray from the beaten path and the question of where to spend the…
News & Tips: Stressed? Get Outdoors
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Stressed? Get Outdoors

February 28, 2014
As the winter begins to leave the stage and offer the floor to spring, most folks are ready to shake off some stress. Throw in tax season here in the United States, and life's steady stream of trials…
News & Tips: Winter Backpacking Can Improve Your Hunting Skills...
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Winter Backpacking Can Improve Your Hunting Skills

December 31, 2013
Winter backpacking puts a unique twist on the summer version of the activity. Yes, it's cold but it's nothing that being prepared can't remedy. Beyond therapeutic and recreational value, it's a very…
News & Tips: The Basics of Backwoods Coffee (video)...
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The Basics of Backwoods Coffee (video)

July 25, 2013
There are plenty choices for a  portable coffee Percolator to ensure you get the best brew in the backwoods. Everything tastes better outdoors. This is especially true of a good cup of coffee at…
News & Tips: 4 Multi-Purpose Campfire Cooking Tools & Campfire Recipes (video)...
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4 Multi-Purpose Campfire Cooking Tools & Campfire Recipes (video)

July 24, 2013
Campfire cooking is often one of the best parts of camping or backpacking: It’s outdoor food preparation at its simplest that results in flavor-packed meals, which taste all the more delicious after…
News & Tips: How to Pack a Backpack
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How to Pack a Backpack

July 18, 2013
Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
News & Tips: Dry Bag Buying Guide
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Dry Bag Buying Guide

July 4, 2013
Dry bags come in a number of sizes for different needs. For all of us that dream of floating down rough rivers, either fishing or roaring through whitewater rapids, a quality dry bag is an absolute…
News & Tips: 10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks
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10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks

June 19, 2013
When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
News & Tips: Backpack and Wilderness Fishing
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Backpack and Wilderness Fishing

June 15, 2013
Going backpacking doesn't mean you have to leave your fishing rod at home. Even though you'll be without a boat when trekking through the wilderness, you can still take advantage of the area's…
News & Tips: Understanding the Different Types of Weather Instruments...
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Understanding the Different Types of Weather Instruments

May 24, 2013
Outdoors enthusiasts always keep an eye on the weather. That's because they know that a hard rain, heavy snowfall or shift in wind direction or velocity can change everything. So, too, can sweltering…
News & Tips: How to Survive Worst-Case Hiking Scenarios...
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How to Survive Worst-Case Hiking Scenarios

May 3, 2013
At its best, hiking can be a way to relax, recharge, enjoy nature and get a workout in—all at the same time. But as with any physical activity, hiking also has potential physical pitfalls, from…