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How to Take Care of Leather Hiking Boots

It never fails – whether day hiking or on a multi-day backpacking trip – we are quick to empty our pack, wash our clothes, dry out tents and air out sleeping bags. However, the piece of equipment that protects our feet from the rough and rugged [...]

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Do You Have To Use Trekking Poles?

Do You Have to Use Trekking Poles? If you were to get in a time machine and go back to the ancient days of the early 2000s, most of the hiking gear you’d see would be the same as today. The same carabineers, the same [...]

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LOWA Maddox Lo Womens : Review

On a recent trip, I had a chance to reconnect with my brother, Nick, for a day of fishing in Door County. One of the perks of having a brother in the outdoor industry is that sometimes he’s kind enough to send some gear my [...]

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Trail Shoes Vs Hiking Boots — a Win, Win

We’ve been conditioned for many years to assume that if you need footwear for hiking, you need to buy a pair of boots. You should make sure that they’re rigid for ankle support and waterproof to keep your feet nice and dry, right? Well, it [...]

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Forsake Women’s Duck Boots – For the Outdoorswoman

Finding a good pair of boots can be the worst challenge outdoorswomen face. We obviously want the practicality of a strong pair of boots that will actually last, but it would be even better if we found a pair of boots that has all these features without [...]

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Forsake Men’s Duck Boots – The Best of Both Worlds

As the father of two young children, I’ve grown a familiarity to rain boots. For my three year old daughter, they’re not just a functional piece of weather gear, but often a fashion statement – complimenting her “pantless look” on hot summer days. Although my [...]

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13 Hacks to Make Your Hiking Boots Last

Without question, hiking boots are the most important piece of gear a hiker will own. It is your only contact point between you and the ground. A good pair makes the hike seamless and enjoyable. A worn out pair ends with a lot of four-letter [...]

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7 Tips To Maintain Happy Hiking Feet

Your feet are likely going to be your major method of travel while camping, whether you’re all-out backpacking or just making a family day hike, which is exactly why we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you maintain happy hiking feet. No two hikers’ [...]

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Our Favorite Winter Dog Gear

Does your dog love playing in the snow and going on winter adventures with you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter dog gear so that your pup can last longer and have more fun on those chilly outings. Sure, some people scoff at the [...]

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How to Take Care of Leather Hiking Boots

It never fails – whether day hiking or on a multi-day backpacking trip – we are quick to empty our pack, wash our clothes, dry [...]

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Do You Have To Use Trekking Poles?

Do You Have to Use Trekking Poles? If you were to get in a time machine and go back to the ancient days of [...]

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LOWA Maddox Lo Womens : Review

On a recent trip, I had a chance to reconnect with my brother, Nick, for a day of fishing in Door County. One of [...]

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Appalachian Trail Camping

ON THE LINE: Owen Rachampbell of Darn Tough Socks Hikes the A.T.

The challenges of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail are many – both physical and mental. Then, think about setting out to do it on your [...]

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Trail Shoes Vs Hiking Boots — a Win, Win

We’ve been conditioned for many years to assume that if you need footwear for hiking, you need to buy a pair of boots. You [...]

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Forsake Women’s Duck Boots – For the Outdoorswoman

Finding a good pair of boots can be the worst challenge outdoorswomen face. We obviously want the practicality of a strong pair of boots that will [...]

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Forsake Men’s Duck Boots – The Best of Both Worlds

As the father of two young children, I’ve grown a familiarity to rain boots. For my three year old daughter, they’re not just a [...]

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13 Hacks to Make Your Hiking Boots Last

Without question, hiking boots are the most important piece of gear a hiker will own. It is your only contact point between you and [...]

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7 Tips To Maintain Happy Hiking Feet

Your feet are likely going to be your major method of travel while camping, whether you’re all-out backpacking or just making a family day [...]

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Our Favorite Winter Dog Gear

Does your dog love playing in the snow and going on winter adventures with you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter dog [...]

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