Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Why Do You Need A Mosquito Repellant Candle? Mosquitoes are the worst. Feeling itchy is the last thing you want to feel when you’re supposed to be enjoying […]
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You’ll be ready for that big backcountry camping trip once you’ve covered these things. My daddy always said that being in the deep, open wilderness was much safer than walking down any city street. While that may be true, there are still inherent risks to consider. Being all alone in remote areas can be overwhelming, […]
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Here’s how to kill ticks or prevent them completely. It’s finally springtime and unfortunately, it’s almost time for our favorite wooded areas to start becoming infested with ticks. Aside from just being disgusting, these little blood suckers can spread pathogens that can make you extremely sick. Things like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, babesiosis, […]
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Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Ditch the chemical-filled mosquito repellent sprays for mosquito repellent bracelets. Mosquitoes will forever be a pain for outdoor enthusiasts. A handful of mosquito bites can be a bit […]
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Here are our suggestions for the best pair of binoculars for kids. When you’re outdoors, a pair of binoculars is always useful. Whether they’re for hiking, birdwatching, or sporting events, kid binoculars are one gift little ones won’t leave home without this summer. Binoculars will certainly pique your child’s interest. Between all the wildlife, stars, […]
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These are some of the best camp axes on the market today. A quality camp axe is an absolute must if you’re going to spend any time in the outdoors. In most cases, a high-quality camper’s axe can serve as an excellent multi-tool for bushcraft enthusiasts. They can be used not just for splitting wood […]
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Here’s a great look at what the Garmont Vetta Tech GTX hiking boot can do. It’s a fact of life that much of the outdoor gear we know and love came to us via the recommendation of a friend or loved one. Suggesting or gifting some item for use outdoors, whether hiking, fishing, camping, or […]
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Here are the five wilderness survival skills that every kid should know. When I coached youth sports I used to point at my head and tell the kids “This is your strongest muscle.” It wasn’t really even a joke, and it applies to more than just athletics. For us outdoorsmen and women, the greatest survival […]
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A new bill to modernize public access information has passed the senate. Outdoor enthusiasts may soon be able to enjoy standardized maps and information on our country’s public lands after the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (MAPLand) passed the senate. It will now go to President Biden’s desk for signing into law. The […]
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Considering how dirty we often get while camping, it’s surprising how infrequently sleeping bags get cleaned. As we head in from the bonfire and cocoon ourselves in the soft down, it’s easy to forget that these sleeping shells have often been on the ground and that we’re climbing into them, often covered in grime and […]
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