Month: June 2021

Luke Cuenco   06.28.21 I’ve spent a lot more time outdoors this last year than I have in probably the last 5 years. A combination of world events coupled with an increasing fear that I’m becoming a recluse has just driven me outdoors more. With that has come a whole bunch of new accessories both useless and
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Home » News » Jay Petervary Wins 2021 Tour Divide Bike Race If you keep tabs on the cycling and bikepacking communities, Jay Petervary is probably a household name. And he just tacked a 2021 Tour Divide win to his list of accomplishments. This weekend, bikepacker Jay Petervary, 48, reached the U.S.-Mexico border after 14
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What’s a “big glass” landscape? What is your “go-to” lens to photograph scenics? Are you sure you have a polarizer for your 400mm lens? Wait—in some way these three sentences imply one should use a telephoto lens to make scenics! Yes—it goes against the norm to photograph a scenic with a wide angle, but just
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Derrek Sigler   06.25.21 There are several ways to effectively hunt deer, and the use of treestands is  one of the most popular. One of the three types of treestands available (which includes hang-on and climbers), ladder stands area perfectly-contained hunting system that is arguably more stable than the others. How do you find the best ladder
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Home » Deals » Today’s Bargains: 4 Sweet Outerwear Steals Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out the bargains below and save on gear for your next adventure. Filson Swiftwater Rain Jacket — Men’s: $125 (35% Off) Filson outerwear on sale? Yes, please. Designed to be the lightweight
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Join me as I get some help from blacksmith youtuber Alec Steele! I ask Alec if he can forge a barrel eye scotch auger which I use for some of my big bushcraft builds. Stay tuned for a video soon where I put the auger to the test! Alec Steele: https://www.youtube.com/alecsteele MY BUSHCRAFT & SURVIVAL
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Congratulations to Hi il Lee for winning the recent Spring Showers Photography Assignment with the image, “Spring Waltz.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! Winner: “Spring Waltz” By Hi Il Lee “Cherry blossoms
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Camping Food – Chili Mac Review This is a quick review of the Mountain House brand of Chili Mac. From flavor to taste get the latest from my camping food and gear playlists. Here is the latest article with reviews, videos of gear and food here: https://exploretraveler.com/camping-food-tips-reviews-the-outdoors-videos/ #campingfood #campingmeals #chilimac #mountainhouse #review
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Luke Cuenco   06.23.21 Field dressing is an all-important skill every hunter should learn. Field Dressing a deer should be done as fast as possible to preserve the meat and that can only be accomplished using a high quality knife that won’t dull quickly. While you can use a normal knife for the task, skinning and dressing
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Rock out to your playlist while staying aware of your surroundings. These are the best bone-conduction headphones of 2021. While bone conduction sounds both futuristic and a bit intimidating, it’s actually a realistic and comfortable alternative to earbuds or over-ear headphones. By moving the vibration of the sound into the cheekbones, bone-conduction headphones leave your
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Luke Cuenco   06.22.21 Smith & Wesson has made some serious upgrades to one of its most popular AR-15 style rifles. The new and Enhanced Smith & Wesson M&P15T II Rifle sports a lot of new features while still retaining the reliability, shootable and affordability of the original M&P15T MSR. The new rifle will be available through
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Home » Camping » The 11 Best Camping Lanterns of 2021 Whether heading into the backcountry or lighting up the night car camping, we’ve found the best camping lanterns for every use and budget. A good camping lantern is an outdoor essential. It’s a major help while cooking, is great for nightly camp games, and
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