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The Lunatec Gear Aquabot

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Lunatec Gear recently ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to start producing the Aquabot. According to the folks at Lunatec Gear, the Aquabot was conceived during a family backpacking trip. The creators of the Aquabot were looking for a way to preserve water and then stop spending so much time filtering and purifying the water that … Read more

The Outdoor Research Virtuoso Jacket

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Last spring I scored a good deal on the Outdoor Research Virtuoso Jacket. And I‘ve been wearing this jacket quite a bit since the weather has turned colder. There are plenty of reasons to like this jacket, and I’m happy to share a few with our readers. First, the Virtuoso offers plenty of warmth. I … Read more

Leki Micro Tour Stick Vario – Great as a gift or for yourself

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I recently tried a pair of Leki Micro Tour Stick Vario trekking poles. These are the newest of Leki‘s Micro series, and use both carbon fiber and aluminum tubing to create a light, high performance trekking pole this is also durable. Using carbon fiber for the upper sections of the pole helps to keep weight down, and the lower … Read more

GSI Outdoors Wine Glass Gift Set

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For those that love a great meal during their adventures, GSI Outdoors provides a wide array of products for all sorts of situations. As with all GSI products, the Wine Glass Gift Set is well thought out and very functional. The set includes two nesting wine glasses, a 750 ml carafe and an insulated tote … Read more

Petzl Tikka+ Headlamp

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Consider the Petzl Tikka+ if you are looking for a great headlamp for yourself or that special someone this holiday season. I am a big fan of headlamps. When the world is dark, and you have to get some work done, grab a headlamp. Having the light pointed at what you are looking at while … Read more