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Gear Review: Lightweight Backpacking Sleeping Pads

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Backpacking Sleeping pads

Getting a good night sleep for me while backpacking is essential for me to have a great experience. I feel refreshed in the morning to get back on the trail as well as have the energy to last all day. In this article, I am going to do a side by side comparison of three lightweight air sleeping pads: The Klymit Static V, the Big Agnes Air Core SL and the Therm-a-rest NeoAir X-Lite.

Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2013 23:20
 

Spring 2013 Gear Guide: New Shoe for 2013

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Scarpa Force X Climbing Shoe

This was a hard guide to narrow down and frankly, we probablyadded more shoes than we should have. There are tons of new shoes coming out this spring and we thought we should just show you a bunch of them. The best part is this guide is full of shoes for both men and women. A lot of the styles have a men's and women's model and we tried to specify that. Read the guide, pick a few and make your feet happy!

Last Updated on Monday, 03 June 2013 20:26
 

Get Ready for Delicious Camping Meals

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Campfire Cuisine Book Cover

It’s mid-May, and spring is in full swing here. With the warm, sunny weather we’ve been having, you can bet that I am gearing up for the camping season. Since my book, Campfire Cuisine, was just released in a new, revised edition, I’m even more inspired than usual to get out into the woods and do some amazing cooking au naturel (by which, of course, I mean “out in nature” not “naked,” although that could be fun, too!) There is nothing like eating an amazing gourmet meal out in the wilderness, and as I set out to prove in Campfire Cuisine, it doesn’t have to be difficult.

Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 05:46
 

10 Tent Tips for Happy Camping

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10 tips for setting up a tent

With Memorial Day this weekend and the camping season official starting, REI has put together an infographic to help you set up a tent. If you following these 10 "simple" steps you are guaranteed a better nights sleep. I am not saying that there will not be other things keeping you up at night, but your tent shouldn't be one of them. Each day this week we will be post something either about camping or for camping so check back often.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 06:00
 

Spring 2013 Gear Guide: Running

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New Balance 890v3 Running Shoe

There is still a month of spring left and running outside is getting a lot more enjoyable. If you are new to the sport of running or planning for your tenth 10K, this guide has something for you. We found 5 new pairs of shoes and some great new pieces of clothing that will get you off the couch and on the road or trail. So find some new gear, make a resolution to use it, and then sign yourself up for a race. Enjoy the run!

Last Updated on Saturday, 18 May 2013 21:28
 


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