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Essential Bushcraft Gear for Camping in Shoulder Seasons

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Ultralight backpacking is a great way to experience far-flung locales without burdening yourself with an overabundance of bushcraft gear. But obsessing over the weight, materials, and technology can build a barrier between a more holistic relationship with the woods. That’s where a more traditional approach—where you focus on building bushcraft skills while camping with gear …

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Essential Gear for a Backcountry Bike-Rafting Adventure

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Want to tackle a backcountry bike-rafting combo adventure? Here’s your gear checklist to get your thrills while staying safe and comfortable. Courtesy Image 1. Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon This is anything but sluggish, proving light and nimble on dirt roads, with a slack-enough geometry to handle steep, rocky descents. The frame is more than capable …

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6 Best Essential Oils To Quickly Relieve Constipation

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Constipation can be a result of dehydration, a side effect of a prescription medication, or a part of an underlying medical condition, says Ken Perry, MD, FACEP, an emergency physician in Charleston, South Carolina. “Problems with evacuating stool, although usually a problem of material making it through the GI tract,” he adds, “can be from …

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How To Use Essential Oils In The Shower: Drop, Rinse, Soothe

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“The basics, like lavender, peppermint, and grapefruit, are all excellent in the shower,” explains Villafranco. For their sensorial appeal, sure, but also because of their aromatherapy benefits: Lavender is great for promoting sleep and managing stress; peppermint can help increase alertness (for those of you partial to a morning rinse); and citrus oils, like grapefruit, …

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