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Backpacking Field Repair Kit

Published on 3/7/2012

  Do you have the stuff in your pack to make a field repair to your tent, boots, or other gear?  Having something fail miles from the trail head can really ruin a trip, but having a well stocked repair kit can save the day and the trip.  Here are some things to consider having

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Product Review: Storm Headlamp by Black Diamond

Published on 2/29/2012

From Appoutdoors.com – When you need bright, reliable light in the worst conditions, the fully waterproof Black Diamond Storm offers up 100 lumens of illumination for spotting rap anchors or lighting up the trail. In addition to versatile proximity, distance and strobe modes, the Storm’s 2 red LEDs preserve night vision and activate without cycling

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5 Great IPhone Apps for Hiking

Published on 2/28/2012

    Everyday smart phones are getting better and better.  Improved GPS, camera, sensors, ect.  Now-a-days you can turn your phone in to a great resource for the trail. Use that smartphone for more than Angry Birds!   Here we have 5 great apps for the Apple IPhone…   AccuTerra Unlimited – Maps & GPS

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Review: Wilderness Logics – Top Quilt, King Size

Published on 6/19/2011

As any bigger people know finding outdoor gear that will work for you is a major pain in the butt… Sleeping bags, especially mummy bags can be tough to find.  Most outdoor companies don’t think about us “husky” folks. Wilderness Logics, a relatively unknown company is different in this department, they make a top quilt (think

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Buying the Right Sleeping Bag

Published on 5/9/2011

After spending all day on your feet hiking to your camp area, and then fighting to get your tent up, there’s nothing quite beats the feeling of crawling into a warm, soft sleeping bag. Getting a decent nights’ sleep while hiking is vital as it revs you up for the journey ahead, so buying the

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