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13 Ways to Lighten Your Backpack Weight

December 7, 2017

We all know carrying a big heavy backpack can be a burden while doing a nice backpacking trip. You can barely enjoy it when you’re shoulders and hips are getting tired of carrying a backpack filled with nonsense, it becomes all you can focus on. I also want to note that there is a difference … More 13 Ways to Lighten Your Backpack Weight

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How to Light a Fire in Moist Conditions

September 21, 2017

We’ve all been there—hunched over a damp pile of sticks, trying with all our might to get a fire started in wet conditions. Sometimes, these wet conditions call for desperate measures… One of my fondest childhood memories was when my father drenched a pile of wood in gasoline and asked me to light it. I … More How to Light a Fire in Moist Conditions

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23 Essential Camping Must Haves

September 13, 2017

Weather is changing here in North Idaho from warm sun kissed skin to sweater weather. I am trying to hang onto the last few warm days that are ahead of us … More 23 Essential Camping Must Haves

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Catching Onto a New Hobby

July 19, 2017

Through my years as an avid fisherman, I have caught some real record breakers. Perch the size of my pinky and smallmouth bass that can pass of as an actual fishing lure. If my wife and I survived off my fishing, we wouldn’t last long. A day, maybe. Regardless of my lack of skill and … More Catching Onto a New Hobby

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10 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Outdoor Gear 

August 3, 2016

We all know outdoor gear can be pricey. We have put together ten tips to help you save money on your next outdoor gear purchase so you can enjoy the outdoors properly! … More 10 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Outdoor Gear 

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How to do Yellowstone in 3.5 Hours

April 28, 2016

If you only have a few hours to work with, your chances of exploring Yellowstone’s 2.22 million acres are slim to absolutely no shot in hell. On a quick 4-day road trip, my gal and I broke up our drive to Salt Lake City with a quick stop at one of the most popular national … More How to do Yellowstone in 3.5 Hours

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