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Camping
March 25, 2022

How to Sell a Used Camping Tent

How to Sell a Used Camping Tent
Ahhh, your first tent. The memories of picking it out stars in your eyes as you imagined sleeping in it under the stars in the skies. The frustrating lesson when learning how to put it up for the first time. The annoying buzz of a mosquito who made it through the door just as you were zipping it up. The sunrises and the warm coffee in the backcountry, just you and the trees and the birds. And now it’s time to move on, get a newer version that suits your adventures better. That first tent still has some life...
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Skiing
Snowboarding
March 18, 2022

How to Gear Up for Gaper Day

How to Gear Up for Gaper Day
It’s been said that if you don’t know what a gaper is, you may be one. Gapers, also called Jerries and gorbs, among others, are skiers and snowboarders whose technique, etiquette, and/or basic sense come into question on the mountain. Guaranteed Accident Prone on Every Run, G.A.P.E.R.s can sometimes be spotted with visual clues like a wide gap (the “gaper gap” or “gorby gap”) between their goggles and helmet, or behavioral ones, like the signature bolt-upright ski poles and racing crouch posture of the “Texas Tuck.” Gapers are an inextricable and essential part of the snow sport life, whether we...
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Camping
Environmentalism
March 11, 2022

Guide to Eco-Friendly Camping Products: Gear up For Good

Guide to Eco-Friendly Camping Products: Gear up For Good
One of the biggest reasons we choose to go camping is to be in nature. We want to be surrounded by the trees, the cacti, the animals, and maybe our friends or family. For most of us, protecting these environments is just as important as the time spent in them so that we can continue to enjoy and explore our wild areas. Sustainable camping practices and high-quality, eco-friendly gear can help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures. If we all do our own small part each day, we can help ensure our public lands are taken care...
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Rock Climbing
March 7, 2022

Deep Dive into Used Climbing Carabiners

Deep Dive into Used Climbing Carabiners
Can I buy used climbing gear? Short answer– maybe, but only sometimes and only certain things. Climbing gear, especially soft goods, degrades over time. Things like ropes and webbing should almost never be bought used simply because of the risk of not knowing if they are damaged. Okay, well, what about used carabiners? It depends. Carabiners are still a part of your safety equipment, but it’s possible to buy used carabiners safely. Like any equipment, a carabiner has a lifespan, so first knowing when to retire a carabiner and how to look for imperfections is necessary. Buying used climbing gear...
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Skiing
February 25, 2022

Best Women’s Ski Gear: How to Gear Up For Skiing

Best Women’s Ski Gear: How to Gear Up For Skiing
If you’re just getting into skiing, or just need a gear refresh, you’re probably overwhelmed by information. But most of it is aimed at men. Maybe you googled “best women’s ski gear” and found a lot of brightly colored, patterned jackets. But how do you tell if they actually work? What do you actually need?Sure, we want to look good. Color options are important — and something more than teal and pink would be great (hint hint manufacturers, women also like earth tones, neutrals, and bright colors). Sometimes you do want to feel feminine when you’re covered head to toe...
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