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Posts By Matt K.

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Ortovox Haute Route 35 Review
13 years ago

Ortovox Haute Route 35 Review

By  •  Hike, Skiing, Camp

If you dream of sipping a nice martini when reaching for your hydration hose – and you want four-season versatility – the Haute Route just might be the right daypack for you.

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REI Lookout 40 Review
13 years ago

REI Lookout 40 Review

By  •  Hike, Camp

With the Lookout 40, REI delivers a great daypack with all the capacity and features necessary for long day hikes and short overnights. They also deliver one heck of a bargain. At $99 MSRP, it’s the least expensive in our test.
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GearGuide’s 10 Essentials

By  •  Hike, News, Camp

The 10 Essentials are the elements necessary to survive in an emergency situation in the wilderness. I recommend carrying them even on short hikes. There are a number of updated 10 Essentials lists. Here’s the GearGuide version that works for us:

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Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

By  •  Apparel, Travel, Hike

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This year, my advice is skip the too-sweet holiday cards and put your cash towards an outdoor-oriented gift that she’ll be able to use on a run, a hike, at camp or where ever her adventures will take her.
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Win a Mother’s Day Prize Pack!

By  •  News

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. So why not give the outdoor Mom in your life some chocolate — and some healthy chocolate at that.
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Salomon XT Softshell Jacket Review
13 years ago

Salomon XT Softshell Jacket Review

By  •  Run, Quick Take, Apparel

Soft, stretchy and lightweight, the Salomon XT running jacket delivers extreme versatility in a range of temps.

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