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ZipStitch™ Laceration Kit Review

ZipStitch™ Laceration Kit Review & Giveaway
This post & giveaway is sponsored by ZipStitch. I was completely thrilled to get an email from ZipStitch letting me ...
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail in Austin

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail Marker & Danger Falling Rocks Sign
The Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail is an easy to moderate 7.9-mile trail located in the heart of Austin, Texas with ...
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Village of Ruidoso – An Outdoor Lover’s Playground

Village of Ruidoso
This post is sponsored by the Village of Ruidoso. If you are looking for a fun getaway for an adventure-filled vacation, ...
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Mountain House Meals | Backpacking Meal Review

Mountain House Meals
This post is sponsored by Mountain House. First, I must mention that Mountain House has been my favorite brand of ...
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How to Avoid Norovirus While Backpacking

Hiker - Backpacker in the mountains
Want to know how to avoid norovirus while in the backcountry? Then you have come to the right place, as ...
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TrailFork Meal Kits Review

Trail Fork
This post sponsored by TrailFork. So, I found a new company that makes meal kits for outdoor activities (such as ...
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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Doeskin Ranch at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
The 27,500 acre Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is located near Marble Falls, Texas and has roughly 8 miles of ...
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Big Ole’ Thru-Hiking Trails Bucket List – USA Edition

Hiking Trail
I have compiled what I believe to be a thru-hiking trails bucket list (USA edition). If you see any that ...
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Nomadik Subscription Box Review

The Nomadik Subscription Box Review
Posted June 15, 2018 / Revised August 1, 2020 This post is sponsored by The Nomadik, however, all views are ...
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EnduroPacks Liquid Electrolytes Review

Enduropacks Liquid Electrolytes
This post and giveaway is sponsored by EnduroPacks. EnduroPacks sent me over a couple of bottles of their Liquid Electrolytes ...
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Appalachian Trail Gear List

Appalachian Trail Symbol
Well, I set a date for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike...Mid-Late February of 2020. Originally I was going to do it ...
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Incorporating Sports Drinks Into Your Pre & Post Hike

BODYARMOR Sports Drink
This post is sponsored by . It is no secret that hiking causes you to sweat which causes you to ...
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Hiking the Goodwater Loop Trail – Georgetown

Goodwater Loop Trail in Georgetown, Texas
We decided to take 2.5 days to do the Goodwater Loop Trail that goes around Lake Georgetown. The first day ...
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15 of the Best Swimming Holes In Central Texas

Hamilton Pool Preserve
It took some time, but I compiled 15 of the best swimming holes in Central Texas that you must check ...
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Gear Review: My Trail Storm UL Rain Jacket

My Trail Storm UL Rain Jacket
My Trail contacted me last month about reviewing their Storm UL Rain Jacket. We were just starting the rainy season ...
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Braving It Book Review & Giveaway!!!!

Braving It Book Cover
To enter the giveaway to get this copy of Braving It, see the sweepstakes entry form below the review! I ...
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The Importance of a Good Hiking Backpack & What Opened My Eyes

Backpacker
I have always loved hiking. Being out in nature and away from all the troubles of the "real world" can ...
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Gear Review: Women’s Osprey Ariel 65 AG Pack

Osprey Ariel SG 65 Pack
So after dealing with cheap store brand backpacks, we decided to head to REI so I could see what these ...
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Hiking Black Elk Peak: Highest Point East of the Rockies (Video)

Black Elk Peak, South Dakota
When I scouted places for our 2017 Road Trip (based on how much hiking I could get in) I realized ...
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Hiking First Aid Kit

Creating a hiking first aid kit
What kind of hiking first aid kit do you have? Or do you carry one at all? Just like when ...
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