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This thru-hike is perfect for people who hate camping

I grew up backpacking with my very outgoing parents, but once they turned 50, they drew a line in the sand. They were happy to go hiking, but they refused to sleep on the ground, which is totally reasonable. His back and hips were hurting, and he was thinking about packing on 30 more pounds.

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Angler catches one of the largest tripletail ever caught in his state

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks Ryan Stogner and his friend Jacob May of Walker, Louisiana book Captain Kyle Landry fish venice charters Chasing tripletails on the afternoon of July 1. Fishermen rushed to several different oil platforms from the popular Gulf port, eventually arriving at the

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HONEST PATAGONIA CAPILINE COOL SUN HOODIE REVIEW

Wesley Littlefield 07.20.26 If you took a look at my wardrobe, it wouldn’t take long to see that sun hoodies are my favorite shirts. Whether I’m fishing, hanging out with the family, or running errands, I’m probably wearing it. For the last several months, this has been my go-to place PATAGONIA CAPILINE COOL SUN HOODIE.

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Garmin makes LiveScope faster and more simple

support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. learn more Forward-facing sonar has changed the way a lot of fishermen go fishing, and Garmin has given its LiveScope lineup a major makeover. New livescope 2 ($2,000) and livescope 2 hd ($2,200) systems debut ahead of iCast 2026 with better

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Cotton, jade, and crab shells: Hypernatural makes my favorite synthetic shirt alternative

When it comes to performance apparel, polyester has long dominated the market. It is cheap, durable and dries quickly. But it is also a synthetic fabric made from petroleum. It eliminates microplastics, requiring millions of barrels of oil to meet global demand, and it will not biodegrade. And I have a more personal reason for

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St. Croix Mojo Ice Combos – Engineered to increase altitude

st croix Rods is already preparing fishermen for the winter hardwater season with five versatile new St. Croix Mojo Ice Combos. These are premium ice combos that match versatile St. Croix Mojo Ice rods with smooth and reliable 800-size Savin spinning reels. The rods range from 28″ Ultralight Power to 36″ Medium Power, featuring the

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POTD: Lindsay Two-Shot – One barrel, two charges

Welcome to today’s program photo of the Day! Here we have a strange gun from the Civil War, with a sad story behind it. This is the Lindsay Model 1863, commonly known as the Lindsay Two-Shot. Former Springfield Armory man John P. Lindsey built it on an old and troublesome idea, the superposed load. You

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How to Tie a Uni Knot: This is a classic knot all fishermen should know

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks uni knot One of the most commonly used connections in fishing in all styles of sport. From fishing in high mountain trout streams to targeting offshore tuna, it has a place in any angler’s repertoire. First published in Ashley Book of

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Arkansas proposes duck hunting draw for St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission It wants to change how hunters access part of a popular duck spot. The agency has proposed a waterfowl hunting draw for a portion of the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area. If you hunt ducks in Northeast Arkansas, this matters to you. what is being proposed The plan

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Should we keep them secret?

Updated July 16, 2026 11:39 am I get a lot of work-related hate mail, which is interesting because I have a relatively benign job. I’m not trading blood diamonds. I am not a pharma bhai. I write articles about great places to visit and fun things to do. Sometimes, I write about hill towns for

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