Hiking Tips, Tools And Gear
Man Crosses Paths With Mother Bears and Cubs in Tense Footage
Coming across a mother bear and her cubs is every hiker’s worst nightmare. If there’s one thing you never want to have happen when in the woods, it has to be stumbling upon a mother bear with cubs. This one scenario can turn tragic in a heartbeat, as these powerful and protective predators usually won’t
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Guest Blog about the Coronarvirus and the Great Outdoors
GUEST BLOG: Solitude of the outdoors is an antidote to the coronavirus by Brent Frazee | Mar 13, 2020 By Brent Frazee (@ brentfrazee.com) The government’s advice to avoid crowds and even go as far as self-quarantining during the coronavirus scare came as a huge inconvenience to many. Not me. I have been training for …
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The New Axxis Survival Knife/Axe is an Innovative Blast from the Historic Past
The Axxis hand axe uses a Stone Age design as influence. We often hear about a lot of cool knives and other blades being introduced, almost like clockwork. We also see a lot of interesting new innovations in blades all the time. It runs the gamut, from the latest tactical blades, pocket knives, wilderness cutting
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Everest.com is Creating a New, Interactive Outdoor Marketplace
Everest wants to be THE spot for outdoor and shooting enthusiasts to get their gear. In the online world there are a ton of places to get your outdoor gear, but Everest wants to be the biggest marketplace and community on the net for people who love the outdoors. They just announced the soft launch
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5 Surefire Ways to Successfully Poop in the Woods
Here’s how to poop in the woods like a pro. Whether you are backpacking the backcountry or using a cathole at hunting camp, you’ll want to do your business and do it safely and successfully. Sometimes there are no water sources nor toilet paper to use. When the urge happens, it’s time to separate ourselves
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The Polarmond All-in-One Sleeping System
The All-in-One Sleep System by Polarmond won the Gold Outdoor Industry award and it is easy to see why. This bivouac sleeping system is a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and tent all in one. This thing is going to revolutionize the way the most hardcore mountaineers sleep in the backcountry. Polarmond’s All-in-One sleeping system includes an ultralight, but cushioned,
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8 Ways to Improve Your Camping Exploits in the New Year
Here is how to drastically improve your camping in 2020. The New Year is finally here and that means a fresh year full of camping experiences awaits us. But before you go on that next camping trip, it’s time to make some preparations. Because even if your trips and campsites were awesome last year, there is
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10 Waterproof and Water Resistant Backpacks for Keeping Your Gear Dry
Since not all of our outdoor gear can be waterproof, we need waterproof backpacks. I’m not sure what you pack on your kayaking or camping trips, but I know that my smartphone, compass, and granola bars aren’t typically ready for a dunk in the water. Although it may be hard finding a travel backpack that’s
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What to Do Outdoors on the Winter Solstice
Here are some outdoors options for the winter solstice this year. We know that Christmas is quickly approaching and most of your minds are probably on that. But the winter solstice is also quickly approaching. On December 21, the first day of winter, the Northern hemisphere will be tilted the farthest away from the sun. The
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Tree ID: 5 Trees All Outdoorsmen Should Be Able to Recognize
Here are five trees every outdoorsman and woman should know. We hate to admit it, but we don’t pay a ton of attention to the tree species we encounter here in North America. Tree identification is a skill that is something of a lost art form. Far too often we hear the question: “What tree
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