Review: Alpine Start Instant Coffee
If you’re the type of person that enjoys coffee, and the process of making a cup every morning, hearing the phrase instant coffee is probably more than enough to make…
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Matt NeSmith
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The Story of Anne and Ivan of Dog + Bone
Dog plus bone. It’s a simple formula, and one with many potential results, but the outcome is usually a wagging tail on a happy dog. For Anne and Ivan, the…
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Review: Pactimo Apex Bib Short Liner
When I first started mountain biking, I would wear boxer shorts and cargo shorts. And these weren’t compression boxer shorts mind you, but full on Hanes cotton underwear. Layer some…
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How to Get Into Mountain Biking
Summer is in full swing and you might find yourself looking for new ways to recreate in the outdoors. I got into mountain biking while living in Florida (weird, I…
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Staying in an Airstream at the Amigo Motor Lodge
Pulling up to the Amigo Motor Lodge the second thing you’ll notice, after the quippy quotes on their sign, is a giant teepee. While most motels would lean on that…
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Review: EcoVessel Boulder 32oz Water Bottle
Throughout the day, there are very few things that I touch more than my phone. But since I picked up EcoVessel’s Boulder water bottle there is a new competitor in…
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Essential Knots for the Outdoors
Knot tying is an essential skill to have not only for getting outdoors, but also for general life. How many times have you defaulted to tying a double knot because…
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Alpine Start Instant Coffee Brownie Recipe
Ask anyone what their favorite brownie recipe is and you might be surprised to find they actually have an answer. Not all brownies are made the same, and nuances in…
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How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Camping
In Matt Walker’s book Why We Sleep he writes that “The decimation of sleep throughout industrialized nations is having a catastrophic impact.” That’s a very definitive statement, but as a…
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2020 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Cancelled
In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, the 2020 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market has been cancelled. Marisa Nicholson, the SVP and Show Director, cites many reasons for the cancellation.…
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