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Like any water activity, rafting involves an amount of equipment that can stack up pretty fast. Consider: the unthinkable has happened, and you’ve found yourself with more rafting gear than you need. Inflatables, rafting dry bags, paddles, tie-downs--maybe you just have one too many pairs of shoes, or perhaps you find yourself with a surplus of rafts and paddles. You may be thinking your only choice is to light it all on fire. Wait! Please do not burn all of your equipment! If it’s in working condition, your used rafting gear can fetch a good price for you and help...

Whether you’re trying water sports for the first time, or an experienced skier, buying used gear for water skiing is a great way to get out on the water without breaking your budget. However, getting the right equipment for water skiing can be daunting. Do you want one ski or two? Will they be slalom, shaped, or combo? What shape is the best? What other gear is necessary? Fear not! Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to consider when buying used water skiing equipment. What Do I Need to Water Ski? Water A lot of it, enough to put a...

Whether you are journeying on a shorter day hike, or a multi-day backpacking excursion, accessing fresh and clean water is paramount to safely and successfully completing your trip. Although water is so crucial, it is often one of the heaviest items in a backpacking bag. Seasoned outdoors people often bring water filters, water purifiers, and pre-filters to lighten their load while still being able to replenish and refill their bottles. Even though common wisdom dictates that clear water from a running source is generally safe to drink, in the backcountry, pristine spring water can still cause illness and be invisibly...

Camping is a great way to escape the confines of our concrete jungles and reenergize ourselves through nature. I, like many others, love to take the weekend off and head to the local grounds to fish in the creek or just hear the chirps of birds echoing off the tree foliage. However, I’ve often arrived at the designated camping areas and seen discarded granola bar wrappers, trampled ferns and bushes, and an overall lack of cleanliness. It is sad to see our lack of respect and gratitude to nature for lending us its resources. However, there are steps that we...

I know folks who make gourmet meals while camping. Scones, bacon and eggs, even pies. Whether that’s something you like to do or you prefer the convenience of dehydrated meals, you’re likely going to want warm food and hot coffee while out on your adventures. Many people who usually cook on campfires are running into increasingly stringent fire restrictions as a result of historic drought. Investing in a stove will allow you to keep cooking even without a campfire! Stoves are a great item to buy and sell used, as your style of cooking and needs from a stove...