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Gregory Backpacks Alpinisto 35

Outdoors

Gregory Alpinisto 35: Lightweight Daypack For Ice-Climbing, Skiing, Dayhikes

Gregory backpacks go way back. When Wayne Gregory was just 14 years old, he invented his own backpack design as a Boy Scout project, and 50 years later, he’s still designing all different kinds of backpacks. Gregory’s emphasis was on fit, and the brand was one of the first to create backpacks with different waist sizes and adjustable waistbelts that actually adjust to different waist angles.

By Austin Leavitt

SteriPen Ultra UV Water Purifier

Outdoors

SteriPen Ultra: Rechargeable UV Purifier For Just About Everything

Having some way to purify water is a practical necessity whether you’re traveling deep into the backcountry and want to pack to light, or when something goes wrong, and your water system has been compromised. And while squeeze filters and purifying tablets are effective and convenient in their own right, there is something to be said for UV purifiers, such as the SteriPen Ultra.

By Austin Leavitt

Exotac Tactical Fire Gear

Outdoors

Light Your Fire With Some Exotac Tactical Fire Starting Gear

Having a fire source and method handy is a necessity when in the backcountry, or in a whole host of other tactical situations. So it’s important to keep something on you that won’t be ruined by a little water, or get broken and leak gas everywhere should it run into some tough terrain or abuse. Exotac knows this, why is why they make a line of dependable, heavy-duty fire gear built to last.

By Austin Leavitt

LifeStraw Flex Go Anywhere, Do Anything

Gear

LifeStraw Flex: Go Anywhere, Drink Anything

The LifeStraw is already well-known for being one of the best portable water filters you can, neatly fitting into your bag without taking up any space, and letting you drink directly from any suitable stream. So needless to say, we’re excited for the new LifeStraw Flex.

By Austin Leavitt

Articles

How to Choose the Best Winter Camping Tent: Focusing on Maximum Comfort

Did you know that camping ranked in the top 4 most popular outdoor activities from 2009 to 2016? 40.5 million people enjoyed the pleasures of camping in 2016 alone. This shows just how enticing the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors can be. As winter sets in and you're getting ready for your next camping trip, you'll want to consider your camping tent wisely. Let's take a look at how you can choose the best winter camping tent for your next campout.

By Fast Eddie