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This photo shows a closeup of the REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket men's version.

REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket Review

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Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket Review

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The 29 Best Down Jackets for 2019

This image shows the Korkers Polar Vortex 600 winter boots in the snow.

Korkers Polar Vortex 600 Winter Boot Review

The Korkers Polar Vortex 600 snow boots are super warm, waterproof and... Read More

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Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Knife Review

As everyday carry (EDC) knives go, I find the Spyderco Dragonfly 2... Read More

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Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack Review

The Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar pack is a fully waterproof waist pack... Read More

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25 Gifts for Backpackers Who Have Everything

It can be hard to find backpacking gifts for backpackers who have... Read More

This photo shows the Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps.

Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps Review

The Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps are my favorite forceps for fly... Read More

Backpacking

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REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles Review

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The 29 Best Down Jackets for 2019

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35 Best Gifts for Backpackers 2018

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10 Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking & Camping 2018

Camping

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35 Best Camping Gifts Gear Guide 2019

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10 Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking & Camping 2018

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REI Co-op Flexlite Macro Chair Review

Fly Fishing

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Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack Review

This image shows the Loon Outdoors Aquel, Lochsa and Royal Gel fly floatants.

Loon Outdoors Aquel vs Royal Gel vs Lochsa Fly Floatant Review

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Simms Taco Wader Bag Review

This photo shows a fly fisher wearing the Orvis Ultralight Wading Boots while holding a cutthroat trout.

Orvis Ultralight Wading Boots Review

This photo shows a cutthroat trout caught by a fisherman wearing the men's Orvis Ultralight Convertible Waders.

Orvis Ultralight Convertible Waders Review

Hunting

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25 Best Gifts for Bowhunters

This photo shows two headlamps for hunting.

5 Best Headlamps for Hunting

This Scent Crusher Ozone Gear Bag review photo shows the Ozone Gear Bag with some camo hunting clothes.

Scent Crusher Ozone Gear Bag Review

This photo shows the Cabela's Instinct HD 10x42 binoculars.

Cabela’s Intensity HD Binoculars Review

This photo shows some of the Nebraska landscape for spotting and stalking spring turkeys.

Spot and Stalk Nebraska Spring Turkeys