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Aug 20, 2020
3 min

Hydro Flask — New vs. Old

You may be curious to know what is the difference between the old Hydro Flask wide mouth bottle and the new one. That is... if you were aw...

Jul 9, 2020
5 min

Hiking in Southern California

Looking to go hiking in Southern California? With mountains, canyons, desert, and ocean, there are plenty of spots to choose from. Here a...

Jun 12, 2020
9 min

Hydration Means a Happy Hike

People are lightening their layers and stepping out to enjoy a day (or two, or three) in the great outdoors. Before you hit the trails fo...

May 21, 2020
6 min

Are Bikes the New "Toilet Paper?"

Here we are in May—smack in the middle of National Bike Month—amidst a pandemic. In the majority of states that have issued stay-at-home ...

May 7, 2020
3 min

Survival Skills for Backpacking

Survival skills just for backpacking? Absolutely! For ultralight backpackers, SKILLS often REPLACE GEAR, and therefore WEIGHT. If you spe...

Apr 30, 2020
8 min

Hop On... Let's Ride a Bike!

Almost anyone has ridden a bike at some time. It’s fun! Bike riding makes you feel good because it's... well... a dose of exercise and ac...

Apr 23, 2020
6 min

Getting Back to It (Running)

If you were running or jogging before, but stopped, here's an article to get you moving again. Or if you simply want to begin running, th...

Apr 16, 2020
3 min

DIY Projects Using Paracord

To help you get your hands into some simple do-it-yourself projects, here are a couple of ideas using paracord. Paracord (parachute cord)...

Mar 20, 2020
2 min

Step Outside for Some Fresh Air

Take a walk. Do some gardening. Go for a jog. Get on a bike. Go for a hike. By now, you’ve probably heard that spending time in the outdo...

Feb 7, 2020
4 min

Should You Go Camping?

Are you looking for something to do this spring, summer or even fall? Whether you are looking to do so something independently, with you...

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

Winter Backpacking

Winter backpacking can mean your footprints are the only ones out there. That adds to the beauty of the experience... but also to the dan...

May 1, 2019
2 min

Prepare Yourself for Nature and the Outdoors

Camping outside in the woods or forest with your family, friends, and loved ones can be a very enjoyable experience. Whether sitting arou...

Oct 17, 2018
2 min

Hiking Safety

Having made my share of mistakes in the wilderness over the years, I have compiled a list of gotcha's that can be applied to any outdoor ...

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