Ride your bike, camp, ride your bike, camp…bikepacking might just be the perfect blend of adventures. Not only can you cover a lot more ground compared to traditional backpacking, you also can carry more gear to make your campsite that much more comfortable. Of course you don’t want to overload yourself with too much stuff, …
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For a simple way to get outside, nothing tops a good hike. But unless you’re just taking a quick stroll, you’ll want to bring a few essentials along, like a water bottle, snacks, and maybe even a can of beer for the summit. An extra layer, like a rain shell, is also a good idea, …
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As weather warms and the melt begins, it’s time to start getting oriented back outdoors—or at least to find new ways of creating outdoor space beyond the worn winter boundaries of your pandemic bubble. When rounding out your spring camping kit, advances in materials and design are only yielding lighter, higher-performing equipment when ounces count …
When you think of eating meals in the backcountry, your mind probably conjures up images of hardened rice and noodles, clumpy spice packets, and dehydrated flecks of meat, all made barely edible with boiling water. It’s not exactly what your stomach is growling for after a long day spent hiking to your campsite. But with …
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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Most fly-fishermen aren’t known for being minimalists. Your typical bug-thrower heads to the stream with about 800 flies, a net with magnetic release, vest with 46 pockets, stack of six spools of tippet, gadgets and gewgaws bursting out of their waterproof pack, and full sun protection with a hat, neck gaiter, and sunglasses (with retaining …
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My husband calls me the CEO of sleeping because I can doze off anywhere, from a king size hotel bed to the middle of the woods. But my best nights of sleep by far have been while car camping in our converted ProMaster camper van. It’s a testament to just how cozy we made our …
Manufacturers like Patagonia have been at the forefront of the movement to create sustainable, eco-conscious businesses. Now, many other outdoor gear and apparel brands are following suit. Having just rung in Earth Day, and heading into a summer with an anticipated increase in outdoor-rec users, it’s time to gear up and discover new outdoor fashion …
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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In today’s clime, outerwear brands know that consumers want more. It isn’t enough to just make a functional product or fashionable cloth, customers care about their purchases—and their impact. Yes, “fast fashion” is still here, but even bigger fashion brands are enacting campaigns to show they about climate change and the bigger-picture consequences of producing …
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