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Fishing PFD: Life Vests That Won’t Put You in a Bind

When you’re on the river, you shouldn’t have to trade safety for comfort. We tested three personal flotation devices for safety and mobility.

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‘Before the Spill’: Film Warns of Aging Pipeline Under the Great Lakes

Our contributor, the executive producer of the new film ‘Before the Spill,’ talks about the background, goals, and key issues surrounding the Line 5 oil pipeline that flows under Lake Superior.

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Get Fit, Do Good: 7 Active Volunteer Opportunities to Get in Shape

Functional fitness and volunteer vacations are in the cool club this year. So it was only a matter of time before the two merged. Check out these seven opportunities to exercise while volunteering.

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Why Hunting Optics Are Always Worth the Investment

Hunting often starts with spotting the animal. Quality optics — binoculars and spotting scopes — for glassing are a purchase you shouldn’t overlook. Look for these attributes in your next pair of hunting optics.

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Kammok Bobcat Hammock Camping Trail Quilt

Kammok Bobcat Trail Quilt Review: Blanket Transforms for Hammock Camping

A minimalist sleeping bag, a blanket, a top quilt, and an underquilt all in one cozy package, Kammok’s new Bobcat Trail Quilt packs a soft, feathery punch!

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Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Smartwool makes amazing base layers. And now they are on sale. Check that and more out in this week’s roundup of outdoor gear sales.

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7 Secrets for Self-Supported Ultramarathons

Self-supported ultramarathons require perfect gear and preparation. Stage racing veteran Jax Mariash shares her tips for finishing a self-supported ultra.

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‘Refuge’ Camp Fest Offers Outdoor Community for People of Color

At the Refuge Outdoor Festival, an inaugural campout for inclusion, participants got into the nitty-gritty of hiking, camping, bird watching — and relating to one another. They came away a community eager for next year’s event.

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Got $10? The Original Buff Is Half Price

We’ve tried them all, and there’s still nothing like the look and feel of the multifunctional Original Buff.

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REI Taps Roots With ’30s-Inspired Wallace Lake Collection

Like they say in hipster fashion, the old is new again. Taking a cue, the REI Wallace Lake Collection brings a 1929 hike to life, eight decades later.

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We are excited as this guy to be heading into the weekend! What are your weekend plans? Photo and weekend stoke inspiration thanks to @danruffoni.

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Are you addicted to crack...climbing, bouldering, sport, or trad? What is your favorite way to get vertical? 📷 credit @tradprincess. We highly suggest checking out her feed if you would like to stoke your climbing fire. ・・・

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Nature provides a pretty amazing light show in the Northwest Territories in Canada 🇨🇦. Have you ever seen the northern lights? If so, where did you catch a peek? 📷 credit and appreciation to @dreamingandwandering who adventured out in -51 degrees Fahrenheit to get this shot.

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What adventures did you get up to this weekend? Is it crisp fall days and ☀️ skies where you live? Big thanks to @lunchbox_adventure for sharing this 📷 of a pretty awesome place to camp at Big Sur.