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Gear of The Trip: Lake Superior Hiking Trail

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Breathtaking views, wolves howling, rushing rivers, deep gorges, waterfalls, flushing grouse, frosty mornings, moose tracks, star gazing, birch forests, waterfalls, and more waterfalls. The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310-mile trek that follows the Sawtooth Mountain’s rocky ridgeline along the ...

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The Ultimate Ice Fishing Chair

ice fishing chair

For the second year in a row, we had the opportunity to spend a weekend with the Women Ice Angler Project. They’re a group based in Minnesota that generates awareness and recognition of women ice anglers. They spend a lot ...

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Stay Safe On The Trail With Counter Assault Bear Spray

counter assault bear spray

If you spend any time hiking in bear country you need to be prepared for a bear encounter. On a recent backpacking trip in northeastern Minnesota, we had Counter Assault Bear Spray on us the entire time, and it provided ...

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GCI Outdoor MaxRelax Pod Rocker: Review

gci outdoor maxrelax pod rocker

We’ve been a fan of GCI Outdoor for several years now, and it’s always fun to see their new lineup. We reviewed the Pod Rocker when it came out, and have been toting it around ever since. This year they ...

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10 Tips For An Incredible Bike Picnic

tips for bike picnic

If there has ever been a summer for bike picnics, it’s this one. Many of the ways we usually recreate haven’t been available, but we still want to get outside to relax with friends. Bike picnics are the answer! Bikes ...

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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator: Review

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

Perhaps one of the most common things said in the outdoor community is, “tell someone where you’re going, and when you’ll be back.” While this is excellent advice, it falls short for many. Accidents happen, and if you’re in an ...

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Nathan Sports Big Shot Water Bottle Overview

nathan sports big shot water bottle

Overview Nathan Sports is one of the world leaders in purposefully-designed hydration, visibility and essential performance gear. Made for the dedicated athlete and designed for life in motion. The vast product line include industry-leading and best-selling hydration vests, belts, handhelds, ...

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The Bubi Bottle Is The Most Versatile Water Bottle We’ve Seen

We all bring a water bottle out camping, but we’ve never seen a water bottle quite this versatile. The Bubi Bottle is a seriously cool water bottle that is scrunchable, water-proof, heat-proof and can be used for dry food storage. ...

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Stay Waterproof and Warm With The Grubs Boots Rideline

Grubs Boots Rideline

Grubs Boots were founded by David Foster in the UK and were truly meant to keep your feet dry and warm. The Grubs Boots Rideline use a self insulating foam making them both waterproof and insulated. What is super impressive ...

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Stay Warm All Winter In Steger Mukluks

steger mukluks

When you first see these on someones feet, you may think they just walked out of a different century, but with that traditional appearance comes a fantastically warm boot called Steger Mukluks. The Steger Mukluks Traditional tall boots are made ...

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