Outdoor Vitals’ one-person tent is made for the serious backpacker. When it comes to serious camping trips, you need a backpacking tent that is light, durable and able to handle the elements. Recently Outdoor Vitals, a company specializing in ultra-lightweight gear, released a new one-person tent designed for the serious backcountry camper. Enter the Outdoor
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Judging by this SPOT X review, I have little excuse not to take the two-way satellite messenger into the backcountry every time. Heading into the backcountry at this point in my life is a far cry from years ago. I don’t get to do a ton of it these days, what with a wife and
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The Outdoor Vitals Rhyolite Lightweight Backpack is extremely comfortable. Recently, Outdoor Vitals, a company specializing in producing lightweight camping gear, sent over their Rhyolite ultralight backpacking pack for me to try out. In the past, I reviewed their Lofttek Adventure Jacket, which incorporates some sleeping bag technologies into a jacket. I’ve been using that jacket all
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Recharge and relax by the fire with the perfect beer. There is nothing like sitting by the fire and cracking a cold one. Nothing defines spring and summer like sitting around a fire with good friends, telling some fish stories, and most importantly having an ice cold beer. So, do it up right this year
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A good campfire gadget can make a big difference in your experience. These camping gadgets might spark an interest for you to try a new style or to improve on what you have already been doing. From the grandiose to the small and practical, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Some are old, some
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If you’re ever in a survival situation, knowing how to handle a fire is a top priority. Knowing what to do in a survival situation in invaluable, but perhaps nothing is as useful as being able to start a fire. A well-managed fire can be used for many things, most of which include your ability
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Don’t discount these 10 quirky things when building your own first aid kit. A well-built first aid kit is the beginning of every outdoorsman’s necessary survival bag in the event of an unexpected emergency. Basic items like adhesive bandages, gauze pads, cold packs, antibiotic ointment, pain relief staples, and burn cream, to list a few,
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The crew at YETI has rolled out a bunch of cool new colors and a Rambler Mug for the beer lover in all of us. You’ve by now come to know YETI by name and by sight, but a few new changes from the outdoor brand might produce some double takes. The Austin, Texas-based company
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I gave the Case Knives Hobo model pocket knife a pretty good field testing by generally abusing it. Here’s how it measured up. I love pocket knives. I’ve carried one since I was a kid. I also love fixed blade belt knives, but a good pocket knife has more applications in day-to-day life than most
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The iconic San Solomon Springs pool will reopen in Balmorhea State Park in time for swimming season. San Solomon Springs pool in Balmorhea State Park has reopened, much to the delight of the general public which has been swimming in the spring-fed waters since the Civilian Conservation Corps era. The pool was closed in May, 2018
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