If you are an avid backpacker and/or wilderness camper, one of the most crucial pieces of gear available to you is a sleeping pad, also known as a sleeping mat, air mattress, insulated pad, ground pad or bed roll. These vital pieces of equipment serve a number of purposes when braving the outdoor elements and […]
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It’s summer, which means there’s no better time for a hike! Before you remove those boots and stash them away for next weekend, though, it’s crucial to take a step back. You never want to discover that your equipment has started to emit a nasty odor. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much effort to ensure that
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If you compete, or even just dabble recreationally in the age-old sport of boxing, learning how to properly and thoroughly clean your boxing gloves may be way down on your list of priorities. However, for the sake of your own performance, hygiene and the general competitive atmosphere in which you intend to use them, not
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Australia is a huge country with an overwhelming amount of opportunities for an outdoor enthusiast. Amazing beaches, incredible hikes through ancient rainforest and some of the most unique animals in the world. Get your vehicle ready and follow this road trip up the east coast from Sydney to Airlie Beach that will get you a
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Nothing matches the fun and adventure of backpacking; the fun of exploring the backcountry of this great country and taking in all of the gorgeous flora and fauna it offers. One of the keys to a successful backpacking adventure is a pack that is loaded up correctly and thoroughly, with all the gear one might
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A barbell is the most commonly used weight bar in weightlifting. This bar is used for basic lifts like the bench press, squats, deadlifts and pullovers, and can add weight and structure to lunges, shrugs and more. As such, a barbell is the most common type of bar you’re likely to see at a gym.
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Just how long do boxing gloves last and when should you replace them? The answers to these questions actually depend on a few factors and signs. To help you better understand these questions, below we will tackle them in greater detail, beginning with the average lifespan of a pair of boxing gloves and a list
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If you are planning for a race or live in a region with poor weather, a bike trainer can be a lifesaver. Trainers provide easy indoor biking by turning your regular road bike into an indoor training bike. A bicycle trainer is basically just a frame with a clamp to hold your bike in place
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Ever wonder if you’re outside and low on water during the winter if you can eat snow for hydration? Sounds like it should work, right? After all, snow is really just frozen water, right? Well, yes but that’s not exactly how it works with dehydration. In fact, if you’re feeling dehydrated then eating snow is
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If you’re doing some hiking in a rainforest or anywhere else that leeches can be found, then it’s a good idea to prepare yourself for the inevitable. Those blood-thirty little suckers will ruin an otherwise good hike. So we’ve got some tips on how to avoid them and what to do if some have already
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When you go camping, you’re not always guaranteed access to running water and a shower. In fact, while some campgrounds do make a shower houses available to campers, often when you go car camping there is no shower for you to use. So, what’s a cleanliness conscious camper to do when there’s no shower house?
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Snorkeling is the act of using a snorkel to breathe underwater. That’s literally the only requirement. You don’t need a mask, you don’t need fins. If you are breathing through a snorkel, you’re snorkeling. However, many people think of snorkeling as the full-on gearing up that allows you to comfortably (and safely) float through the
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