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Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir UberLite Mattress

While my go-to camp mattress has long been of the super-light, puncture-proof closed foam variety, many camping enthusiasts rightfully complain about limited comfort such pads provide. And for backcountry journeys where packing space is limited, like extended backpacking trips, fastpacking adventures, or bikepacking excursions, bulky foam pads can create packing challenges. Therm-a-Rest’s NeoAir UberLite Mattress, […]

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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 (12”) that make packing in panniers or lashing on handlebars easier, and a stuff sack with integrated daisy chain that means you can secure the tent in various ways without

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Inland Northwest Lake Guide – 2019

Spectacular landscapes and stunning sunsets. Huge, majestic lakes resembling small seas. Uncrowded, rocky-sand beaches. Massive national forests with alpine lake gems. This is what sets Inland Northwest lake country apart from our coastal counterparts, with destinations for all types of water-loving adventurers. Our 4thannual lake guide can help you decide where to go and what

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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 few cold, wet backcountry camping experiences in recent years—where getting a proper fire going in hypothermic conditions was a challenge—plus a renewed interest in backyard fires, car camping, and traditional

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Uncorked Outdoors: A Guide to Outdoor Recreation in Washington Wine Country

Explore Washington’s Wine Country in the heart of spring, when wineries debut new releases and celebrate the journey from grape-vine to barrel and bottle. This wine and outdoor recreation guide features two major AVA (American Viticultural Area) wine grape-growing regions in Eastern Washington, plus a section for Spokane County. Recreation destinations and outdoor highlights are

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