Hiking Gear

Cabelas Instinct Nanotherm
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Introducing Nanotherm™: Cold-Weather Boot Innovation from Cabela's Instinct®

October 10, 2025
Introducing Nanotherm™: Cold-Weather Boot Innovation from Cabela's Instinct® Winter conditions demand more than just rugged boots. You need warmth that lasts, protection that…
Readhead work boot
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Built for the Job: RedHead Series 61 Work Boots Deliver Rugged Durability and All-Day Comfort

October 10, 2025
Built for the Job: RedHead Series 61 Work Boots Deliver Rugged Durability and All-Day Comfort The RedHead Series 61 Work Boots, available exclusively at Bass Pro Shops and…
Ascend New Viewpoint Tents
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Ascend Brand Unveils Innovative New Tents

April 17, 2025
Ascend Brand Unveils Innovative New Tents for Ultimate Outdoor Experience   Discover the Perfect Blend of Comfort, Durability, and Convenience with Ascend's Latest Tent Collection…
Backcountry hiking with Acsend backpacks
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Ascend Spring 2025 Backpack Lineup: The Ultimate Evolution of Trail Gear

March 26, 2025
Adventure Awaits – Elevate Your Journey with Ascend’s Newest Backpack Collection! Every adventure begins with the right gear, and in Spring 2025, Ascend is unveiling our most innovative…
Two hikers on a mountain
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Beginner's Guide to Safe Hiking Tips & the Best Gear (video)

April 24, 2020
In this how-to program we will focus on hiking and all of the basic skills and hiking equipment, clothing and boots you will need to have for a great new outdoor experience with friends and family.…
2 men hiking up
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Hiking Boots Buyer's Guide

April 20, 2019
Hiking boots have come a long way since the 1980s when athletic-shoe-style hiking boots were first introduced. We’re also now wearing them for a more versatile array of outdoor adventures from…
Life Vest: photo credit Tim Allard
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So Many Reasons to Own a Jump Starting Battery Pack

December 10, 2018
Having a portable jump starting battery pack is a good idea if you’re an outdoors enthusiast. Whether camping or hunting in a remote wooded area, fishing in the middle of the lake, or on the side of…
News & Tips: Demystify Map and Compass With Easy Orienteering Tips Anyone Can Use...
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Demystify Map and Compass With Easy Orienteering Tips Anyone Can Use

November 7, 2014
Declination, triangulation, contour lines, scale … with lots of jargon and no “on/off” switch involved, navigation with a map and compass can be daunting for first-timers. But it doesn’t have to be.…
Two hikers on a day hike
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5 Essential Items for Every Daypack

August 22, 2014
Day hiking for most folks is a much needed, quick getaway from life's demands. An easy walk along a paved trail at a metro park or a 3- or 4-mile trek up a mountain and back can attract different…
News & Tips: 9 Ways to Use a Knife for Survival
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9 Ways to Use a Knife for Survival

August 17, 2014
A knife is widely regarded as the single most important survival tool for those who venture into the wilderness. It can obviously cut things — an important task in the woods — but with a little know-…
News & Tips: Take Your Kids on Night Hikes & Open Whole New World to Hiking...
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Take Your Kids on Night Hikes & Open Whole New World to Hiking

June 20, 2014
Several years ago, me, the wife and our two kids attended an organized night hike at a nearby arboretum. The kids were only in their single digit years but were no stranger to hiking. Most of their…