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Evolution of the Wheel: Osprey Shuttle 22-inch Roller Bag
Nothing quite like a painless and hassle-free TSA experience to set the wanderlust in motion. Although, more literally, a good set of wheels puts things into motion just fine. Unlike the majority of...
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The Forgotten Cotton: AYG 365 First Layers
In an earlier gear review, I proclaimed my love for cotton. Yes, it’s a terrible material when you’re active or adventuring in the outdoors, but cotton is ridiculously comfortable. And you can’t argue...
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Kiss Sunburns Goodbye: Kiss My Face Sunscreen
A nasty sunburn is hard to forget. Even if the awkward burn lines inevitably fade from your skin, the memory is still scarred in your mind. As a freckled, fair-skinned person, I’ve had my share of...
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Gear Review: Dahlgren Hiking Socks
You might want to rethink your next COSTCO pack of white athletic socks. They’re a convenient purchase, but they’re pretty terrible at what socks are meant to do. Here’s why: When your cotton-covered...
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Gear Review: GSI Kung Foon
When it comes to whipping up a gourmet meal in the outdoors, GSI has all you need for a backcountry barbecue and more. Since 1985, the company has invested years in developing compact camp cooking...
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Gear Review: Hi-Tec Harmony Lace
When shopping for casual hiking footwear, you’re often stuck with two choices: mid- to high-top boots that look ready to handle a gnarly summit ascent or low-cut shoes that feel too flimsy to take...
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Gear Review: Icebreaker GT 150 Run Rush Tank
Lightweight construction makes the women’s Icebreaker GT 150 Run Rush tank top ideal for summer endeavors, whether you’re backpacking with a heavy load or hitting the dirt for an evening jog. While the...
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LifeProof Your Phone Against Life’s Little Accidents
As much as I hate to admit it, my phone is my lifeline to the outside world. Phone numbers, emails, contact info, photos… We all depend so much on these fragile little computers, that if/when they...
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Warmth Comes in Many Colors with Hi-Tec’s Timaru Down Hoodie
I’m certainly not alone when I say I have an unyielding affection towards winter. If you’re fortunate to live in a snowy climate, it’s a beautiful time of year that frosts the landscape into a sugary...
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The North Face Meru GORE-TEX Jacket Knows No Boundaries
The Meru GORE-TEX jacket is part of The North Face’s Summit Series, built for seriously rugged pursuits. So while its technical details are aimed for the needs of mountaineers and peak-baggers, the...
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Hi-Tec’s OG Hikers Make the Winter Cut
In a sea of beige-colored hiking boots, Hi-Tec has set out to bring some flavor to the trails with the Sierra Lite Originals. Inspired by the brand’s first boot in 1978, the Sierra Lite Originals are a...
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Four-Season Staple: Women’s Helly Hansen Challenger Jacket
At the risk of sounding cliché, the Helly Hansen women’s Challenger Jacket is always game for a challenge. Worn as a mid layer, worn as an outer layer, worn as an accomplice in nearly every mountain...
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Socking Stuffer: The Gift of Point6 Socks
In my family, receiving a new pair of socks was a telltale sign of Christmas traditions. They would vary from year to year: ski socks, wool socks, fleece socks, ridiculous holiday themed socks....
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Pack It In, Pack It Out: Mountainsmith Mayhem 35 Backpack Review
Recently, a friend commented on my apparent love for backpacks. True, the four packs at the foot of my bed might seem overkill, but having lived on the road for the last eight months, backpacks are...
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Handful Bras or Bust: Freedom From Flat Boobs
Feeling harnessed by lackluster sports bras and unflattering undergarment designs, Portland, Oregon-resident Jennifer Ferguson reimagined a perkier option for active females. The company’s line of...
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Under the Arch: FootBalance QuickFit Footbed Review
Your poor, tireless feet. They’ve suffered at the helm of flimsy footbeds for far too long. You know the kind: the ones that come standard in any boot or shoe. A thin piece of foam is practically all...
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Part 1 – Outdoor Retailer: Sneak Peek at 2014/2015 Snowshoes
Gearheads take note! We strolled the Outdoor Retailer trade show last weekend to get a peek at the newest winter goods for 2014/2015. Between base layers, outer layers, mid layers, accessories and all...
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Outdoor Retailer Snowshoe Recap, Part Deux
With so much new gear to see at Outdoor Retailer earlier in January, we weren’t able to give you a preview to all of next year’s coolest snowshoes in one post. (See our OR Recap, Part 1.) Rest assured,...
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The Divine Spirit of Snowshoeing at Angel Fire, New Mexico
In the midst of a mid-winter road trip this year, I passed through the northern borders of New Mexico. It had been a few years since I had spent any time in the state, but my one and only visit was...
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The North Face Meru GORE-TEX Jacket Knows No Boundaries
The Meru GORE-TEX jacket is part of The North Face’s Summit Series, built for seriously rugged pursuits. So while its technical details are aimed for the needs of mountaineers and peak-baggers, the...
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