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76Why You Should Use a Bear-Resistant Food Canister While Camping, and How to Use One
This may come as a surprise, but most bears don't want to eat you. They do however, love an easy meal. Make it harder for them to find a meal by packing all of your food into a bear-resistant container. Whether backpacking or car camping, using bear canisters is safer for you and the bears.
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87A Lightweight Backpacking Gear List and Tips for Ultralight Hiking
Hike further and faster by adopting lightweight backpacking. This article includes a trail-tested packing list for what gear to bring on your next wilderness expedition. I've also included my top tips for carrying a lighter pack.
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83Cut Your Grass Without any Gas, a Review of the Husqvarna Evolution Reel Lawn Mower
If you are looking to save money on gas and help save the environment, think about mowing your grass with a reel mower. In this review, I test out the Husqvarna Evolution, which is part of the new class of eco-friendly ways to cut the lawn.
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80Becoming an Adirondack 46er: A Loop Trail Over Seven High Peaks
On this epic trip, I completed hiking my Adirondack 46 High Peaks. Over the span of three days, I backpacked over Sawteeth, Gothics, Saddleback, Basin, Gray, and Dix Mountains. Along the way, I had a slight fall, a bad weather bivy, an unplanned ceremony, and met with a bear.
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81Review of the Keen Gypsum Hiking Boot
In this article, I review the Keen Gypsum hiking boot. This tough new waterproof hiker conquers the trails while cushioning your feet. From backpacking to rugged hiking, I field tested the Gypsum for several months before writing this review.
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87Gear Review: The North Face Angstrom 30 Pack
Can the Angstrom 30 pack from The North Face hold up to months of abuse? In this review, I show how this pack fares as a carry-on travel, hiking, and work pack.
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83Gear Review of the Mountain Hardwear Dry.Q Elite Victorio Jacket
Looking for a jacket to push to the limits of outdoor adventure? Check out this review of the Victorio jacket from Mountain Hardwear. In this review, I test the durability, breathability, and waterproofness of this new Dry.Q Elite jacket.
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71Where to Stay in Lake Placid: A Review of TMax -n- Topo's Hostel
If you are looking a place to stay as you visit Lake Placid, check out TMAX-n-Topo's Hostel. Located in the Adirondack High Peaks region, this hostel offers outdoor lovers a place to stay. This review describes the hostel's amenities and why you may want to consider staying there during your next trip.
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87Why Cotton Can Kill You on a Hiking Trip
The statement "cotton kills" echoes through a myriad of outdoor organizations, trail guides, and is repeated by hiking experts everywhere. This article shows the dangers of cotton and why it shouldn't be worn for backpacking or hiking.
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90How to Wash and Waterproof a Rain Jacket: Restoring the DWR
If you're getting soaked in your backcountry rain jacket, it may be time to wash and rewaterproof it. So save money and don't throw your old rain coat for hiking or backpacking away. Included are instructions for cleaning and conditioning the DWR on Gore-tex, Mountain Hardwear's DryQ Elite, Marmot's Precip and many more waterproof breathable garments.
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