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Summertime Gear: Montbell Down Hugger 800 Sleeping Bag

I became a Montbell sleeping bag convert after buying my first stretchy baffle bag nearly a decade ago. I simply love sleeping outside and would ...
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Summertime Gear: Chaco Outcross Free (Women’s) and Outcross 1 (Men’s) Water Sports Shoes

This summer we tested what might be the coolest and most functional water shoes we’ve ever worn on several amphibious outings. The Chaco OutCross Free ...
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Summertime Gear: Osprey Mira AG 26 Women’s Day Hiking Pack

The first thing we noticed about this brightly-colored 26 liter day pack is the airy mesh back panel that keeps your back cool and dry ...
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Reflekt Polarized Floating Sunglasses

When I pulled my Reflekt sunglasses out of the box, a little card fell out while I was tearing it open like a maniac. Normally, ...
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Organic Honey Stinger Cinnamon Waffle

There are very few things I miss on a gluten free diet. I eat great bread, pizza, burgers and, with the opening of Coles Café ...
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IceMule Pro Cooler

When is it a good idea to walk home 4-miles from a birthday party in the rain? When your walk takes you along a wild ...
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Montbell Tachyon Anorak Wind Jacket

This ultra-light wind jacket from Montbell that fits like a shirt is my new favorite piece of functional gear. It’s so light and compactable, be ...
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Big Agnes Farnsworth Jacket

This is the first synthetic insulated jacket I’ve ever owned, preferring to rely on lighter weigh down for shoulder season warmth in the past. The ...
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Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail – Local Gear Spotlight: GSI Pinnacle Canister Stove

In the vast field of backpacking stoves, it all boils down to price and weight. The formulas for heat efficiency, gas mixture and boil time ...
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