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What Are Polarized Sunglasses?
Polarized sunglasses are designed to reduce glare by blocking intense light reflecting off horizontal surfaces such as water, pavement, and snow....
How To Keep Fish Fresh Without Ice
One of the greatest benefits of fishing is that you can bring your catch home for a fantastic meal as long as you follow state and local...
Best Sleeping Pads for Camping – A Complete Guide
We all know sleep is pretty important. It is especially important when you are out in the wilderness on a multi day backpacking trip. Even if you...
Snowshoe Sizing & Types With Charts
Choosing the right snowshoe can be difficult. You may find some conflicting information regarding the right size snowshoe for your specific needs,...
Zero-Drop Hiking Shoes & Trail Runners Explained
Have you ever noticed that your are slightly above your toes when you put on your hiking shoes or trail runners? Unless you’re a zero-drop hiking...
Green vs Blue Polarized Lenses: The Differences and Best Use Cases
If you're looking for polarized lenses, you might be wondering if green or blue is the best option. In this article, we'll discuss the differences...
Polarized Vs Mirrored Sunglass Lenses: Benefits & How They Are Made
Polarized lenses are absolutely crucial for just about every outdoor activity. In this article, we will explain polarized lenses, mirrored lenses,...
Walkie Talkie Uses: Two Way Radio Uses You Probably Haven’t Thought Of
In this article, we are going to discuss different walkie talkie uses. As avid outdoorsman and athletes, we are amazed at all of the great uses for...
Alpine Touring (Backcountry Skiing) Bindings 101: Types, Ratings & More
Alpine touring, or backcountry skiing (also called ski touring), is a type of skiing that combines the best of alpine hiking and skiing for a sport...
Salomon Speedcross 5 Review – Tested Thoroughly
Salomon is known for some of the best outdoor running gear in the world. They have some of the most incredible athletes using their gear, and avid...
Ski Skins, AKA Climbing Skins– History & How They Work
If you’ve ever gone ski touring or cross-country skiing, you might be familiar with what ski skins are and how they work. But if you’ve only ever...











