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Barefoot Running, Minimalism, and the Three Pillars of Well-Being with Barefoot Ted

Explore the transformative power of barefoot running and the three pillars of well-being with Barefoot Ted, founder of Luna Sandals, as he shares insights on minimalism, autonomy, and achieving flow state for a balanced life.

Military Grade Planning for Backpacking

Learn how to use a successful military planning framework to enhance your backpacking plans to ensure success, enjoyment, and safety.

Body Mobility for the Mountains with Chase Tucker

Chase Tucker is a long-distance backpacker from Tasmania who specializes in training backpackers in the field of overall body mobility and fitness for their outdoor adventures. Chase is also an accomplished backpacker and traveler having hiked through both the Annapurna and Everest regions of Nepal as well as some of Spain’s long trails through the Pyrenees mountain range.

Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0: The Perfect Mountain Hunting Rifle? (video included!)

The Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0 might just be the perfect rifle for backcountry mountain hunting. It checks all the boxes of durability, construction, performance, and weight savings. If you’re in the market for a lightweight backcountry rifle then you’ll want to take a look at this overview of the Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0.

Backpacking Hats: The Most Underrated Backpacking Gear

Backpacking hats are likely the most underrated and under-discussed items you bring with you into the backcountry. They protect your head from the sun, warm your body when it’s cold, and if you get it wrong, you’ll be extremely uncomfortable. By choosing the right hat, you’ll do yourself a huge favor and see a nice little bump in enjoyment.

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