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Gear Review: Fly Creek Bikepacking Tent by Big Agnes

The two things that sold me on this single-person bikepacking tent vs carrying my standard ultra-light backpacking tent were two innovative features: shorter pole segments ...
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Gear Review: Mickwick All-Natural Fire Starters

I stopped carrying fire starters in my pack a few years back with the increase in fire restrictions during the peak backpacking season. But a ...
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Gear Review: AKU Montera Lite GTX Hiking Boot

Why yes, these boots are made in Italy. These sharp-looking hiking boots with suede and breathable synthetic fabric uppers surprised me with their slipper-like comfort. ...
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Gear Review: Backpack 4-in-a-Row by Outside Inside

One of the best strategy games ever invented is now available as a compact travel/camping/backpacking game. A similar game board rhymes with ‘correct floor’ but ...
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Gear Review: OR Guardian Jacket

If you are looking for one technical jacket to weather you through the worst wind and rain the Pacific Northwest can dish out on your ...
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Gear Review: Sweet Protection Dissenter Mountain Bike Helmet

Less is really more with this snug-fitting, easily adjustable (dial system), well-ventilated noggin-protecting MIPS equipped helmet. Get all the protection and comfort you need at ...
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Gear Review: Ultimate Direction Hydro Running Shorts

Problem solved! The Hydro Running Shorts can carry two 300ml water bottles with zero-bounce. Custom pockets and a rigid waist adjuster allow you to run ...
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Gear Review: ENO SkyLoft Hammock

One of the joys of hammocking for many is the cozy cocoon experience nestled in Nylon and swaying in the breeze. If a hammock’s sides ...
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Mountain Equipment Inception Short

So light, soft, and comfortable, these tough Ascender nylon shorts came off the rack feeling like a doppelganger of a long-loved and broken in pair ...
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