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Book Review: ‘The Last Island,’ Where an Uncontacted Tribe Killed a Would-Be Missionary

In The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most...
Motorola Defy Satellite Link in outdoor situation

In-Depth Review: Motorola Defy Satellite Link

The range of satellite communication devices for adventure travelers...
Two performers from the Everest opera

An Opera About Everest 1996? The Reviews Are In

Eight years after it came to the stage in...
Sergey Zimov in the opening scenes of "Pleistocene Park."

Film Review: Climate Change Optimism and Fatalism Battle in ‘Pleistocene Park’

It's a well-used trope that freshly minted parents view...
kaito KA500 emergency radio

Preparedness Made Easy: Kaito KA500 Emergency Radio

An emergency radio is a critical piece of my...
runningsnail emergency crank radio

Get Prepped: RunningSnail Emergency Crank Radio

No matter whether it's frigid winter, the hurricane season,...
astroaI electric cooler

Too Good To Be True? The Low-Priced AstroAI Electric Cooler

“You get what you pay for.” It’s an axiom...
bugout 535 benchmade pocket knife

Handy & Versatile: Bugout 535 Benchmade Pocket Knife

One of my favorite pocket camping knives, known for...
Amavara Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Stay Sun-Smart: Amavara Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

I first learned about Amavara products when I stumbled...
franklin flip up sunglasses

Franklin Flip-Up Sunglasses: Cheap, Weird, and Superlative

Franklin makes an unlikely interjection in the flip-up sunglasses...
SunBum SPF50 Original Sunscreen

Reapply, Reapply, Reapply, SunBum SPF50 Original Sunscreen

Anytime I think of sunscreen or going out in the sun,...

Petzl Luna Harness: Well-Padded For Hardcore Trad Climbing Women

As a climber for the past seven years, I’ve...
La Sportiva TC Pro

La Sportiva TC Pro: A Comfortable High-Top Shoe Designed For Long Climbs

Named after the iconic Tommy Caldwell, La Sportiva's TC...
La Sportiva Miura Climbing Shoes

La Sportiva Miura Climbing Shoes: Lace-Up Or VS?

La Sportiva’s Miura climbing shoes come in two different...
Sunski Dipsea Sunglasses

Sunski Dipsea Sunglasses: Stylish, Polarized & Made From Recycled Plastic

One of my favorite sunglasses, Sunski’s Dipsea glasses, work just...
plano 7771 guide series tackle box

Tackle Organization, Simplified With The Plano 7771 Guide Series Tackle Box

Plano is well-respected in the angler world for building...

Fishing Made Easy: Booms X1 Aluminum Fishing Pliers

Fishing pliers are a must-have piece of gear. Pliers...
spiderwire wolf tackle bag

Think Outside The Tackle Box With The SpiderWire Wolf Tackle Bag

Everyone knows the classic tackle box, and if you've...
The Black Diamond Spark Finger Glove

Warm Hands, Warm Heart: The Black Diamond Spark Finger Glove

Every skier knows about or has experienced the dreaded...
Men’s Apex+ Etip™ Glove

Warmth Without Bulk: Men’s Apex+ Etip™ Glove

I never thought I'd be a ski lift operator....
Palladium Pampa Cuff WP Lux Rain Boot

Palladium Pampa Cuff WP Lux Rain Boot: Puddle Jumper

When the weather gets bad, you’re often left with...
mutocar air quality monitor

Air Quality Monitor by MUTOCAR: Easy O2 Testing

MUTOCAR's air quality monitor is a straightforward appliance that delivers...
airthings wave plus air quality monitor

Airthings Wave Plus Air Quality Monitor: Clearing the Air

In the crowded pack of air quality monitors, Airthings'...
180s American Wool Ear Muffs

180s American Wool Ear Muffs: Cozy Cranial Cavities

When winter strikes we know to protect our bodies...

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