Camping Gear
BottleKeeper: Warm Beer is No More!
The history of the BottleKeeper is based on a true story of two dudes sitting around complaining about their warm beers. The goal of keeping a beer cold and the bottle intact was the goal and the BottleKeeper was born. Myself? I love ice cold beer. In fact, I am notorious for dumping out the…
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Lightweight backpacking with Big Agnes Fly Creek HV
For consistent quality and a solid investment, I’ve long been a fan of Big Agnes tents. The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2 person is in their award-winning Fly Creek line, redesigned this year. Each of their Fly Creek tents now feature steeper wall architecture and a vertical door, so you get more head space and don’t…
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Gregory DEVA 60L
Practical Travel Gear hasn’t review Gregory Backpacks in a while and we are so excited to bring you the redesigned DEVA 60L. Gregory DEVA 60L First thing first, the fit. Be sure you take accurate measurements and then have someone else measure for you. The DEVA frames are notorious for running a little big. I…
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Outside Inside: Two Family Friendly Games for You
We love being outside as a family and exploring. But sometimes building a sandcastle for the millionth time just doesn’t keep anyone’s attention. Outside Inside from GSI Outdoors is always coming with us. On our latest trip, we took along the small and simple Backpack Shut The Box and the Freestyle Chicken Disk Battle. Backpack…
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Best Daypack For Hikes
What Is The Best Daypack for Hikes? When it comes to choosing the perfect backpack for your hiking trip or upcoming travel plans, the overwhelming amount of options can make selecting the best one for you quite the challenge. Which bag is best? What size should you get? Does the brand name matter? In this…
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Deuter Pulse 3: Here to Replace Your Cargo Pants
The Deuter Pulse 3 is an innovative and modern hydration pack for the day hiker or mountain biker. Fanny packs are making a big comeback. However, not the Fanny Packs of our 80’s youth. These have hydration systems, more than two pockets, comfortable hips belts and more! Gone are the days of leather patchwork fanny…
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LifeSaver Liberty: Clean Water No Matter the Conditions
Lifesaver Liberty has developed the world’s FIRST and ONLY portable water purifier and inline pump filter combined and it comes to you, and with you, disguised as a water bottle. The Liberty Lifesaver is lightweight, coming in at an easy to carry 0.425kg. This makes it ideal to pack into your backpack, carry on or…
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Matador: Our Top 4 Travel Recommendations
Matador is a new brand to us and we could not be more excited to educate you, our followers, on the little items that pack a big punch! In 2014, Matador began in a little bedroom in San Francisco and quickly grew. Relocating to Denver, Colorado allowed Matador to lay down their roots and begin…
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Eagle Creek: Cargo Hauler Duffel 60L
If you are looking for a versatile duffel that works as your main bag or functions as an extra bag, Eagle Creek’s Cargo Hauler Duffel is for you. From the Outside The Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel comes to you in a tiny package weighing in at only 1lb 12oz. That alone is noteworthy. The…
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Lifestraw Universal to the rescue
Lifestraw’s mission is simple: they make contaminated water safe to drink. I’m sure you’ve heard of them, and if you travel frequently to countries without potable water readily available or spend ample time in the backcountry, you have probably used their products. We’ve been using Lifestraws for several years, but never had we needed one…
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