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South: A Backpacking Adventure - Traveling Peru, Chile and Bolivia
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, January 22, 2015
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Adventure,
Adventure Travel,
Backpacking,
Bolivia,
Chile,
Peru,
South,
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Gear Institute Announces Gear of the Year for 2014
Posted by Unknown on Monday, December 22, 2014
If you're still looking for that last minute Christmas gift for the outdoor adventurer in your life, and could use a little extra help, that perhaps the Gear Institute could be of assistance. The website, which is dedicated [...]
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Backpacking,
Climbing,
Gear,
Hiking,
Packs
Help Support the Pacific Crest Trail
Posted by Unknown on Friday, December 19, 2014
With the recent release of the movie Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon, there has been a lot of attention called to the Pacific Crest Trail. In the biographical film, Witherspoon plays Cheryl Strayed, who decided to through hike the PCT while she was [...]
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Backpacking,
Hiking,
Movies,
Pacific Crest Trail,
Video
Outside Names the 20 Most Deadly Hikes in the World
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Most people don't regard hiking as being a particularly dangerous activity. After all, millions of people go hiking on a regular basis, and most return home without even a hint of a harrowing tale to share with their friends [...]
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Backpacking,
Hiking,
Outside Magazine,
Trekking
The Adventure Blog Holiday Shopping Guide
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving is always a great time here in the States. Friends and family gather together to catch-up with one another, enjoy some great food, and relax for a few days. But, it also kicks off the frenzy of the holiday shopping [...]
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Backpacking,
Cycling,
Gear,
Jacket,
Mountain Biking,
Packs,
Trail Running
Gear Closet: adidas Terrex Swift R Mid Women's Hiking Boot
Posted by Unknown on Monday, October 27, 2014
The search for the perfect hiking boot can be a daunting proposition at times. When we're plunking down our hard-earned cash, we of course want boots that are comfortable, provides plenty of support, and fit our feet properly. [...]
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Backpacking,
Boots,
Gear,
Hiking,
Trekking
Gear Closet: Bushnell Rubicon A200L Compact Lantern
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, October 9, 2014
Recently I reviewed the UCO Tetra lantern, and found it to be a fun, innovative little gadget that not only made an excellent flashlight and lantern, but also allowed you to charge your smartphone and other gadgets from [...]
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Backpacking,
Camping,
Gear
Video: The Days That You Remember
Posted by Unknown on Monday, October 6, 2014
For a company that makes some of the best outdoor gear on the planet, Mountain Hardwear is certainly adept at making adventure films too. Case in point, this great video which does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of why we love being outside, [...]
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Backpacking,
Gear,
General Adventure,
Mountaineering,
Video
Gear Closet: Bushnell SolarWrap Mini
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Yesterday I posted a review of an ingenious little lantern that came packed with a host of nice features that are sure to make it a hit with adventure travelers and the outdoor crowd alike. Today, I have another product [...]
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Adventure Travel,
Backpacking,
Gear,
Solar,
Travel
Gear Closet: Obōz Bridger Mid BDry Boot
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, September 16, 2014
While I was at Outdoor Retailer last month, I saw a number of really great looking, lightweight hiking boots. These new shoes promise to provide plenty of comfort and support, in a package that weighs next to nothing, while [...]
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Backpacking,
Boots,
Gear,
Hiking
Pure Michigan: Hiking the Porcupine Mountains
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Last month I had the opportunity to visit Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a fantastic travel destination that was seemingly built with the outdoor adventurer in mind. For my money, the U.P. – as it is referred to by the locals [...]
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Adventure Travel,
Backpacking,
Hiking,
Lake Superior,
Michigan,
Travel