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The Best Outdoor Gear Deals In The REI Anniversary Sale [2023]

The REI Anniversary Sale is their biggest sale of the year, with discounts up to 30% off. Don't miss these deals - our picks of 2023's best discounts.

The Best Satellite Messengers & Personal Locator Beacons

Best Satellite Messengers and PLBs for trail running, ultrarunning, backpacking, and camping. Stay Safe on the trails with these best in class GPS trackers.

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review | Compact Emergency SOS & Two Way Messaging At Its Finest

This in-depth review includes the pros and cons of this tiny two-way satellite messenger for your backcountry endeavors.

What Is Type 2 Fun? The Fun Scale (Type 1, 2 & 3 Fun), Explained

Type 2 fun, the Fun Scale and the three different types of fun that make up the scale, explained. Yes, there's also a Type 3 fun!

What is a tent footprint… and do you need one?

Tent footprints can be a useful piece of camping gear, especially for backpacking. Here's everything you need to know about them.

The Best Running Watches For Those Who Want It All

Discover the best running watches for marathon training, trail running & ultras, including top GPS watches from Garmin, Suunto, Apple, Polar, Coros, and more.

Best Backpacking Backpacks for Hiking and Travel

These are the best backpacking backpacks for multi-day hikes, thru-hiking and traveling around the world (or nearer home).

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags | Lightweight, Warm & Cozy Options For Camping On A Trail OR Traveling The World

The best backpacking sleeping bags for traveling and camping, including synthetic and ultralight down bags, plus how to choose the best one for you.

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads For Thru-Hikes, Weekends and Overseas Travels

These are the best backpacking sleeping pads for wherever in the world you are going - from weekends near home to round the world travels.

REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale 2022: Top 15 Deals For Outdoor Enthusiasts

We've selected the best of November 2021's REI's Gear Up Get Out sale deals for hiking, camping, snowsports, and travel gear, with up to 40% off!

The Best Quick-Dry Pack Towels For Camping & Travel

The best quick dry towels for camping, the beach, boating, watersports and other adventures, including ultra-lightweight pack towels for travel and backpacking.

Paka Apparel Review: Alpaca Wool Socks, The Answer To Sweaty Feet

Paka Apparel review including why alpaca wool socks are superior to merino for their thermal, sweat-wicking and stink-free properties.

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8 Health Benefits of Ginger, Nutrition Facts, And Simple Ginger Recipes To Try 

Embrace the power of ginger! Learn more about the health benefits of ginger, nutritional facts, and recipes to easily add it to your daily menu.

Best HOKA Running Shoes Ranked With Reviews: Ultimate HOKA Shoes Buying Guide

ULTIMATE HOKA Running shoes buyer's guide, complete with reviews + rankings of the best HOKA running shoes. YES, I've reviewed them all!
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The Best Silicone Wedding Bands for Men and Women With Active Lifestyles

The best silicone wedding bands that are a safer alternative to metal rings for men and women with active lifestyles, including watersports, physical jobs or lifting weights.

The Grayl UltraPress Titanium Is Here And It’s SO Much More Than A Water Filter Bottle

In this first look Grayl UltraPress Titanium review I go over the key features of this premium Titanium water filter / purifier bottle for hiking & camping

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Rumpl Nanoloft Flame Review: YES! A Fire-Resistant Puffy Blanket, Finally!

Stain, water and fire-resistant, why choose these insulated Rumpl Nanoloft Flame blankets vs. other Rumpl puffy blankets.

The Best Running Gloves For Winter and Cold Weather Running

Here are the best running gloves for men and women, to keep your hands warm on those cold winter runs - Find your next pair of running gloves here!

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