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Outdoor adventure requires self sufficiency, especially when it comes to patching up scrapes and cuts and keeping a broken limb immobile. But miles from the nearest clinic, is no time to take your health for granted. Whether you plan to hike two miles Read More...
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If you have the right pack, clothes and gear you can hike the trails all summer. But unless you have proper hydration, your trek could end abruptly - and tragically. Getting enough fluids into your body to counteract the effects of sweating is vital to Read More...
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When it comes to the right clothing for my outdoor summer activities, I strike a balance between comfort, durability and style. I'm a guy, so I wear clothes until they've become threads. I'm choosy when it comes to making purchases for camping - they Read More...
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When I hit the trails, I set out to explore uncharted territory. Traipsing through wooded areas thrills me as much as scouring a new city in a far flung country on foot. I never know what awaits me around each corner or tree stump, and it's just the fuel Read More...
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Fire, along with water, constitutes the basic element of survival on any outdoor adventure. Surprisingly most of us couldn't start one to save our lives (thus the guilty laughs at two finalists in TV's "Survivor" who couldn't start a fire even with matches Read More...
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Neglecting your caloric and nutrition needs during your outdoor adventures can make you sick - literally. Your body doesn't get what it needs and you may as well lay out the welcome mat for nausea, cramps and dizziness. When packing food, consider its Read More...
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Summer's here, the windows are down and the tunes are pumpin.' Time to hit the trails, chase the surf and bike the paths. With millions of ways to explore your woods this summer, opportunities are endless - but go prepared. Hikers scoff at hippy hiking Read More...
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I can put up with just about any discomfort on the trails - after all, I'm not going there to be pampered. But sore feet puts my endurance level to a test I'm doomed to fail. Most important lesson - buy a comfortable pair of shoes long before you need Read More...
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If my feet aren't happy, I'm not happy - and I'm not alone. The most important piece of camping equipment is footwear, but while hiking shoes can make or break a trip, your socks can seal the deal in more ways than one. Socks are all the same though, Read More...
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Nothing ruins a trip faster than a poorly packed pack. And if you're like me, you want to be prepared for every possible situation. Think it's impossible to pack with frugality in mind? Think again. Pack to save space. If you're taking extra clothes (and Read More...
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When I was backpacking in New Zealand, I met Dave while tramping around the Pinnacles on the Cormandel Peninsula. A high school teacher, Dave was the typical New Zealander - extremely friendly and an outdoor enthusiast. When he invited me to join his Read More...
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If you've ever camped when the clouds rolled in you understand waterlogged pain. And if you're like me - a perpetual note taker shadowed by Pig Pen's little black storm cloud, here are some handy items to pack along with your raingear. Waterproof notebooks Read More...
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Quick, what's the most important gear a hiker needs? While good fitting boots are priority number one, you backpack comes in a close second. There's nothing worse than suffering through a trip with a pack that makes everything feel ten times heavier and Read More...
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I spent an hour or so in Mountain Equipment Co-op yesterday looking for a summer weight sleeping bag. I already have the MEC Raven, a hybrid (synthetic and down combo) mummy sleeping bag, which is rated at 10 o F (-12 o C). It's good for winter, spring Read More...
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Doing research about the area you plan to hike before heading out is on par with starting your Christmas shopping before 5:00 on Christmas Eve. If you read my latest article, Outdoor Life - Spring Hiking in the Adirondacks , you'll understand how important Read More...
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