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8 Tips For Making Your Bucket List Hike A Reality

Hiking is an incredible way to clear your mind, connect with nature, travel the world and stay fit. If you hit the trails regularly, you’ve probably imagined your dream hike once or twice. But as any seasoned hiker knows, it takes a lot of preparation and time to prepare for the ultimate backpacking excursion.

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Is The Garmin Fenix Watch Worth It? A VERY Long Term Assessment

I’ve worn my Garmin Fenix 3 HR nearly every single day for over 4 years. It’s joined me on hunts, hikes, 2000 miles of the PCT, and even to work as a daily wearing timepiece. I’m beyond the point of a “gear review,” but what I can provide is a long term assessment of the Fenix series watches and tell you whether or not it’s worth the hefty price tag.

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Is Adventure Photography Killing Adventure?

I’ve spent a lot of years chasing down “adventure photography” feeling both inspired at times and defeated. It’s hard not to compare your work to others when social media is littered with the “perfect” shot. What you don’t know is that those “perfect” adventure images aren’t always real.

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Sleeping Bags VS. Sleeping Quilts (video included!)

Sleeping bags vs. sleeping quilts? It’s the new age-old debate and one that deserves some attention. Let’s dive into the pros and cons and what you need to consider when deciding for yourself which you want to purchase - a sleeping bag or a sleeping quilt.

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