Grivel Condor Pole If you ever head out mountaineering in areas where ice is an ever-present danger, you certainly understand the value of a quality pole. Whether you are ski-mountaineering or just hiking the icy summit of a towering mountain, there is always a use for a sturdy pole. Another tool that you would need […]
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Best Hiking and Camping Sandals for this Summer
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5 Best Hiking and Camping Sandals While not recommended for grueling hikes or multi-day backpacking trips, when you’re in the outdoors in the summertime, there are plenty of great reasons to wear a pair of sandals. All winter long, you’ve subjected your feet to being trapped in hiking boots, and by the time summer rolls around, […]
Mountain Hardwear Super Compressor Jacket: Warm, Warm, Warm
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Mountain Hardwear Super Compressor Jacket If you’re traversing alpine slopes or spending nights in sub-zero temperatures, you’re going to need a quality, puffy parka to keep you as warm as possible. The choices you have in such jackets are vast: you can opt for synthetic materials or traditional down; you can choose ultralight or more […]
The Ultra-Versatile Rumpl Blanket
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Rumpl Blanket The brand new Rumpl Blanket is unlike any other blanket you have ever owned. This “technical” indoor/outdoor blanket is ready for anything and can take a beating in a way that the term “blanket” would never suggest. The Rumpl is designed for use in the outdoors, and it can withstand all sorts of elements […]
La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX – The Best Mountaineering Boot Yet?
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La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX Boots Winner of the Gear Institute’s Best New Gear Award at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Show, the La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX Boots are finally widely available for outdoorsmen and women everywhere. These highly anticipated boots are being lauded as a truly innovative product in an age where most new […]
Protect Your Camp from Insects with the NEMO Bugout Shelter!
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NEMO Bugout Shelter Nothing is worse when you are camping than having to deal with multitudes of uninvited guests. In particular, nothing is worse than having to deal with swarms of tiny, winged intruders. Mosquitoes, flies, bees, and other winged insects can all ruin a perfectly good camping trip with their stings, bites, and general […]
Rest in the Trees with Tentsile Tents and Hammocks
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Tentsile Tents and Hammocks If you’re looking for a new way to camp that will make things just a little more fun and exciting, you should check out the wide range of products offered by one unique outdoor gear purveyor – Tentsile Ltd. This company redefines what camping should be, opting for sleeping structures and […]
The Fugoo Speaker: Nothing will Stop the Music. Seriously.
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The Indestructible Fugoo Bluetooth Speaker On camping trips, it’s great to kick back and unwind around the campfire at the end of the day while listening to some tunes. Even when you’re miles away from the bustling world of high-tech society, sometimes it is nice to have music in the backcountry. However, most speakers are […]
Trash to Treasure: The Cotopaxi Luzon Daypack
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Cotopaxi Luzon Daypack A few weeks ago, we discussed Cotopaxi, a new outdoor retailer that is extremely committed to bettering our planet. This company practices what they preach; that is, sustainability, helping the less fortunate, and giving back. This company achieves their benevolent goals while creating some excellent outdoor gear. The Luzon Daypack from Cotopaxi […]
Stay Protected Outdoors with Craghoppers Apparel
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Craghoppers World Travel Clothing When considering what clothes to bring for a long backpacking or camping trip, there are many factors to consider. Many outdoorsmen and women opt for uncomfortable, bulky layers and form-fitting thermals over normal clothes, sacrificing comfort or performance. But that sacrifice is not a necessary one. You can find clothes that […]
