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Goscope Extreme – Telescoping GoPro Pole

Goscope Extreme

We know that POV footage of your gopro gets boring quickly, so anything that can help make more use (and better quality footage) of our GoPros is worth taking a look at, especially when it’s as solid as the Go-Scope Extreme. The Goscope Extreme is a telescopic pole with a …

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Winter OR Show 2014 Highlights – Snow Lizard Slxtreme

This winter our man-on-the-ground Joshua Riggins packed his schedule full trying to dig up as many impressive new products at the Winter Market of the Outdoor Retailer Show as possible. Over the next few days, he’ll be sharing some of those highlights. Today we’re looking at the Snow Lizard Slxtreme. …

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Grand Trunk Double Parachute Nylon Hammock

A while ago I was sent a Grand Trunk Double Parachute nylon hammock to review. What can I say more than awesome? When I was a teen and working a hard summer job I had a hammock. I’d set it up by our pond after work and take a nap …

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Hiking the John Muir Trail – Muir Trail Ranch to after Muir Pass

It was actually hard emotionally to start going after loading up my backpack with food. I don’t know if it was the fact we were about half way done, or maybe the idea of leaving behind civilization on the way to nowhere, but it was hard. Fortunately we met some …

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OR Show Summer 2013 Highlights – Packs, Tents and Shelters

We did our best to visit every booth at OR Show this summer and keep our ears to the ground for what was impressive and innovative. There were some impressive things happening in the Backpacking department that we thought were worth mentioning. Here is the backpacking gear that is either …

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Smartwool PHD Hyfi Merino Midlayer – Discount

If you’re looking for a high-quality Merino wool Midlayer that looks good and keeps you warm, I recommend taking a look at the Full or half zip PHD Hyfi by Smartwool. Let’s look at the facts first: ZQ itch-free merino wool is temperature regulating, moisture wicking and odor resistant PHD …

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GEAR Up EXPO Review – Everett, WA

Days after getting back from Bolivia I decided to stop by the inaugural Gear Up Expo in Everett to see what new things I might come across.  There were a lot of local dive shops, a couple retailers, tourism boards, talks, and even a keynote speech by Jim Whittaker (the …

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Outdoor Gear Giveaways

From time to time we have Outdoor gear giveaways on the blog, and hopefully we’ll continue to do so. That said, there are a lot more out there that you may want to take advantage of. To help with that we’re working with Hiking the Trail on a site to …

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Pelican 0915 Memory Card Holder review (video)

Pelican 0915 Card Reader

When it comes to memory cards, organization has not been one of my strong suits w. Typically I shove the 3 or 4 memory cards that I have into my pockets for backpacking. Sometimes I’d use a ziploc bag, but mostly I just fumbled around hoping that I had the right …

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Why to invest in a Tyvek ground sheet

I honestly thought I’d use my tyvek ground sheet once or twice a year tops, which made it a hard purchase to make (even at $15). It turns out to have been one of my most used pieces of gear and best investments. Last summer I bought a 4′ x …

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What is Tramping?

On a recent adventure with a Kiwi friend I had to ask a question about something he described as “tramping”. Here’s a short definition with a bit of Australia-New Zealand rivalry. What do you call your adventures and what is your essential clothing or gear that defines your backpacking trips? …

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