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My Great Divide Odyssey: The Places, People, and Gear That Kept Me Riding

January 29, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Kilburn Leave a Comment on My Great Divide Odyssey: The Places, People, and Gear That Kept Me Riding

This past summer I embarked on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR), a trans-continental bike route stretching from Banff, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.

ProView – Big Agnes Women’s Bearsley Jacket Review

January 27, 2025January 30, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Big Agnes, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Jackie Florman Leave a Comment on ProView – Big Agnes Women’s Bearsley Jacket Review

The Big Agnes Bearsley UL Jacket is seriously lightweight and surprisingly warm. Made with 10D, recycled nylon face fabric, and 3 ounces of Responsible Down Standard-certified fill, this jacket weighs in at 7 ounces in the extra-small size.

Which Backpacking First Aid Kit is Right for You?

January 24, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Hatie Parmeter Leave a Comment on Which Backpacking First Aid Kit is Right for You?

The safest way to recreate outside is to be prepared for anything. That means bringing a first aid kit that will meet personal needs, group needs, and address hazards specific to the environment.

ProView – GSI Outdoors Pour Over Coffee Kit Review

January 22, 2025April 16, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, GSI Outdoors, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Allie Fuller Leave a Comment on ProView – GSI Outdoors Pour Over Coffee Kit Review

As someone who puts her coffee set ups to work, I look for simple and efficient gear that will hold up over time.

ProView – GOREWEAR Men’s Running Kit Review

January 20, 2025March 24, 2026GOREWEAR, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Neill Pieper Leave a Comment on ProView – GOREWEAR Men’s Running Kit Review

GOREWEAR’s clothing items are flattering and functional, perfect for working out and looking good while doing it.

ProView – Rugged Road 65 Cooler Review

January 17, 2025June 16, 2025Camping, Hunting, ProView Gear Reviews, Rugged Road Allison Lano Leave a Comment on ProView – Rugged Road 65 Cooler Review

This cooler exceeded my expectations. I spent a lot of time researching various coolers to see what would be best for car camping, road trips, floats, and days under the desert sun. I kept coming back to Rugged Road because…

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January 15, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Kilburn 2 Comments on Gearing Up: A Bikepacker’s Tale of Trials and Triumphs

Gear failures can turn a casual ride into a demanding challenge, testing even the most prepared minds and demanding ingenuity to overcome.

ProView – GSI Outdoors Coffee Kit Review

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For anyone heading into the mountains, GSI’s Coffee Kit, Halulite Boiler, and Glacier Stainless Camp Cup are essential.

ProView – Rugged Road 85 V2 Cooler Review

January 10, 2025June 16, 2025Camping, Hunting, ProView Gear Reviews, Rugged Road Zac Swank Leave a Comment on ProView – Rugged Road 85 V2 Cooler Review

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Before you start drawing lines and marking points, it’s important to have a structure to your map. What is it for? I like to have a map for skiing, by region, for example.

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