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Core XL Padded Stress Chair Review

Wesley Littlefield 07.07.26 Core XL Padded Stress Chair Promises to be comfortable, durable, and versatile, but can it withstand the abuse that naturally occurs while camping or stay comfortable during long family walks? I’ve put these claims and more to the test in this Honest Core XL Padded Tension Chair review; Keep reading to find

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How to Read the Surf and Catch More Fish Off the Beach

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks If you have a little bit of fishing skill, there’s a good chance you can be dropped into any lake, river, stream or pond and you’ll figure out where the fish are hanging out. After all, there are plenty of visual

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Is a $175 chair worth it?

After testing it for a year, it’s worth every penny of its $175 price tag. (Photo: External Editor) Published on July 7, 2026 04:17 am I’ve spent enough summers at the Jersey Shore to know that most beach chairs have a surprisingly short life expectancy. The cloth stretches. The hinges become sticky. The frame gets

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POTD: Winchester Model 88

Welcome to today’s program photo of the Day! Here we have the most unusual lever gun ever produced by Winchester, and one that many people have never handled. This is the Winchester Model 88, introduced in 1955, it was the first all-new lever-action Winchester designed in nearly 60 years, and it eliminated almost everything that

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Best hiking boots and shoes for every budget

The difference between a $155 multi-sport shoe and a $390 specialty shoe comes down to just one thing. (Photo: Canva) Published on July 7, 2026 05:04 am You can learn a lot about someone by looking at their feet on the road. Some hikers move through the trees in lightweight trail running shoes, while others

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Benchmark’s Bugout Vapor Knife is even better than the original

The Benchmade Bugout Vapor is lighter, stronger, and more ergonomic than the original. Benchmade’s Bugout Vapor Knife comes in handy while morel-hunting (Photo: Justin La Vigne) Published on July 6, 2026 12:07 pm Benchmade’s bugout Used to be Our favorite backpacking knife Since it was released in 2017, and for good reason: It’s a featherweight

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Is Fibermaxing good for athletes?

Published on July 6, 2026 01:07 pm key takeaways: Fibermaxing is a nutrition trend on social media that refers to increasing your fiber intake for better overall health. Purported benefits of FiberMaxxing include improved gut and microbiome health and smoother bowel movements. Sports nutritionists and gastroenterologists say fibermaxing isn’t necessary for optimal health; Whether you’re

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Retrospec Coaster Kayak Review | GearJunkie tested

As I watched the waves crash against the rocky shoreline and my only dry option was to make it back to my truck, I could only hope and pray that the kayak wouldn’t pop. I would soon learn that this inflatable kayak was more durable than traditional pool floaties, and I had nothing to worry

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FALCO Holsters and GBGuns Introduce A914 IWB Holster

Luke Cuenco 07.06.26 It’s one thing for a holster company to claim that it listens to customer feedback, and another to actually hand over part of the design process to someone who tests gear for a living. That’s what Falco Holsters did with the new A914 GBGuns IWB Holster, which was developed with Graham Bates,

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Helicopter, iPhone and ‘primal adrenaline’ help firefighter survive mountain crash

In a survival story worthy of Hollywood, A Colorado firefighter is expected to recover after an ordeal he suffered while climbing. On Wednesday, July 1, firefighters were climbing North Apostle Mountain, a 13,000-foot peak in the Sawtooth Range, when a 400-pound stone rolled and struck their foot. The firefighter, who remained unidentified until Monday, was

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