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The Best Running Headlamps: Lightweight, Comfortable, And Bounce Free Visibility

Best Running Headlamps for trail running, ultras, and hiking: high lumen output, lightweight, long battery life, bounce-free & comfortable!
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SPOT GEN4 Tracker Review – What You Need To Know About This Satellite GPS Messenger

Why every trail runner (and hiker) should consider a SPOT GEN4 satellite SOS tracker for adventures where cell signal is limited (or non-existent).
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Gear

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.
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Gear

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.
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The Best Camping Chairs: Our Top Picks For Folding, Portable Outdoor Seating

The best portable, folding camping chairs you can also take to the beach and concerts - including everything from luxury reclining to ultralight backpacking chairs.
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The Best Backpacking Water Filters & Purifiers

This backpacking water filter buyer's guide features 1.) A list of best backpacking water filters & purifiers, and 2.) How to choose the right water purification system for you
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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.
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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.
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Advice

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!
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Advice

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.
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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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HOKA Stinson 7 review: The All-Terrain Hybrid Running Shoes With Incredible Stability

This review shares what I learned by pushing these hybrid road/trail running shoes to the limit PLUS learn who they're best for!
Gear

The Best Trail Running Shoes We’ve Tested This Year

The best trail running shoes this year ranked & reviewed + top advice so you buy the most comfortable, high-performing shoes that work best for you

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Half Marathon Training Plans | For Everyone From Beginners To Experienced Runners

Free downloadable half marathon training plans for runners of every level, plus everything you need to know about running a half marathon.
Gear

Nike InfinityRN 4 Review: The Comforting Hug Your Feet Deserve While Training

My thoughts on these popular supportive half and full marathon training shoes, including the features I love and the only one that fell short.
Gear

HOKA VS On Cloud Running Shoes: How To Choose Between These Two Brands

Hoka VS On Cloud running shoes compared, from a HOKA and On Cloud shoes expert; Yes, I've reviewed them all...
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