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Food

How To Spice Up Camping Food

By Zeke McDermott on Wednesday, February 26, 2020
How To Spice Up Camping Food Featured Image Photo by Kevin Schmid on Unsplash

On any backcountry excursion, nutrition is king. Taste on the other hand? Not so much. But as many outdoorsy folks know, after a long day of grueling physical exertion, the last thing you want when you sit down for dinner is well… more gruel. This article will provide some tips and tricks for spicing up …

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Subscription Boxes

Best Outdoor Monthly Subscription Boxes

By Tucker Ballister on Thursday, January 16, 2020
Best Monthly Subscription Boxes For Men Featured Image - PC Ben via Flickr

There is no satisfaction for the gearheads among us. We’re always looking for that new piece of gear to test out. If you’re anything like me, these outdoor monthly subscription boxes are a great way to get and sample new gear. If you’re a gear-junkie like me, a subscription box is a great way to …

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Ariat Footwear Pants

Ariat Outdoor Apparel Review

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, December 23, 2019
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As a guide, I get to meet people from all over the country. It turns out the Tahoe area is a popular place for people to visit (who knew!). My favorite part about guide work is realizing how much I have in common with people from all over the world.  Having a side hustle focused …

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Rheos Gear Sunglasses

Rheos Gear Floating Sunglasses Review

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, December 16, 2019
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This article from Health.com suggests that the UV protection in our sunglasses may deteriorate faster than we think. As such, it might be necessary to replace our sunglasses more often than we currently are. If your sunglasses are looking a little worn, this Rheos Gear floating sunglasses review offers a great option for upgrading your …

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Tips and Trails

REI Outdoor Adventures 2020

By Tucker Ballister on Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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I’ve never been one to use vacation time to sip Mai-tais and work on my tan. I prefer to use that time to explore new places and push my physical limits. If you’re like me and you feel like your vacation time is best spent pushing yourself to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, check out these …

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Tips and Trails

Why You Should Hire a Guide For Your Next Adventure

By Tucker Ballister on Saturday, November 23, 2019
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As a guide myself, I have to admit to some level of bias as I undertake this article. But I’ve also been recreating outdoors (doing a lot of different activities) for many years. Sometimes it’s hard for me to imagine paying for a guide when I can pop online to research trails, weather, and anything …

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Kühl Pants

Stretchy Pants for Men: Kühl Pants

By Tucker Ballister on Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Stretchy Pants for Men Kuhl Pants - Resistor Chino Pants Featured Image

These are the first pairs of stretchy pants I’ve ever owned. Admittedly, I’ve always been a little envious that the ladies seem to get all the fun when it comes to stretchy pants. But I also haven’t really been on the lookout for stretchy pants for men.  Well, when my esteemed friends at Kühl apparel …

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Food Perky Jerky

Perky Jerky Review: The Best Tasting Jerky On Earth

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, November 4, 2019
Perky Jerky Best Tasting Jerky on Earth Featured Image

If you think the title of this article is an exaggerated claim, then you haven’t tasted Perky Jerky yet! I relied heavily on their jerky options for my summer’s adventures. Everywhere I went, a bag of Perky Jerky was sure to go. My friends, coworkers, and clients raved about the tiny samples that I gave …

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Gear.com Lights Power

Cash Back On Purchases at Gear.com

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, October 28, 2019
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As a gear tester, I sometimes find myself having a hard time trusting new brands or online stores that aren’t the REIs, Patagonias, North Faces, or Columbias of the world. Don’t get me wrong, I have gear from most of those companies that I love. But one of the great parts about running my own …

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Larq Water Bottles

The Larq Self Cleaning Water Bottle

By Tucker Ballister on Sunday, August 4, 2019
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There’s quite possibly nothing that bothers me more than finding single-use plastic water bottles lying on the beach or at the trailhead. It’s especially troubling when those bottles still have 90% of the water remaining after whoever used it only took a sip or two. While I still love my HydroFlask, Nalgene, and Tree Tribe …

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