When it comes to summer festivals, park concerts and barbeques, and lazy days at the beach, I’m a man of leisure. And by that I mean a minimalist backcountry camp chair just won’t cut it. ENO’s Lounger SL low-riding chair keeps you lounging close to the things you love (cool grass, soft sand, and refreshing […]
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I spent what seemed like an hour one night trying to get a rock tied to a length of cord lobbed over a branch from which to hang a sack of jerky, peanut butter, and other treats a bear would have loved to devour. After endless attempts and nearly beaning a buddy with a rock
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ViewRanger and Casio have partnered to create a navigation system that makes it simple and fun to map and follow trails from your wrist. Sponsored Content By Doug Schnitzspahn Up above the cool riffles of the South St. Vrain Creek in the Colorado foothills, the hot, dry trail to Miller Rock turns into a confusing
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The best features in a hammock are comfort, compactness and convenience. The Slumberjack Hover Screen Hammock delivers all of those elements, plus it features an attached bug screen. Better still, all of the attachment components are included, and the attached storage bag doubles as a side pocket. Thanks to its steel rings and carabiners, the
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Mile after mile, the Lowa Renegade Boot proved why it’s so popular thanks to the fit, the lacing, and the Gore-Tex protection. Considering all of the features, it’s a rugged all-around boot at a great price. A special Derby lacing system accommodates individual foot sizes. The Nubuck leather is super durable. The padded tongue protects
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Buck Knives continues to innovate and create revolutionary, all-purpose pocket knives. The brilliant new Sprint ‘flipper’ style knives incorporate ball bearing technology. In a nutshell, the hinge features a ball-bearing wheel that reduces friction and delivers a silky-smooth opening. Better still, the blade incorporates a ‘flipper’ tab that enables one-handed opening AND serves as a
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—A new bike sharing program kicked off in Coeur d’Alene in late July, bringing a new fleet of single-speed pedal bicycles from Republic Bikes to the Lake City. Spearheaded by Lake City Bikes, rental bikes are initially available at the Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park for $7 an hour or with a $25
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Silverton, Colorado—Two long-distance hikers from Spokane, a married couple with the trail name “LauTrav,” started thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) on April 22, 2019. Beginning in New Mexico, Travis Nichols and Lauren DeLand, both seasoned long-distance hikers, plan to end their epic hike at the Canada border this fall after hiking for five months.
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