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Author: Melanie MacDowell

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CamelBak MULE Review: Rugged Pack for Trail and Ride

ByMelanie MacDowell

CamelBak MULE Review: A mountain biking, hiking, adventuring hydration pack that fits just enough, plus water, for a day outside.

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Columbia Sandy River Shorts Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Columbia Sandy River Shorts Review: Simple, comfortable and functional, these are multi-use shorts for days spent outside, inside and everywhere in-between.

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WANDRD PRVKE 21 Backpack Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

With the ability to carry a wide assortment of items and weight, the WANDRD PRVKE 21 backpack was excellently designed by travelers and photographers.

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Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review for Commuters & Hikers

ByMelanie MacDowell

Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review: Worlds collide productively with this pack, which unites function and fashion for commuters of all kinds.

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The North Face Campshire Fleece Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The North Face Campshire review: a creature comfort, a guilty pleasure, a true enabler of lazy days. A heavyweight fleece jacket with a kangaroo pocket!

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Beginner’s Guide to Solo Female Backpacking and Hiking

ByMelanie MacDowell

We interviewed well-traveled women to get the details on solo backpacking, hiking, and traveling. Get out of your comfort zone, enjoy solo female travel.

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Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket review: a functional, fashionable, down-filled blanket that knows how to cater to dirtbag luxury.

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Ahnu Sugarpine II Hiking Boots Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Ahnu Sugarpine II review: stylish, hardy, waterproof boots that are an all-around rockstar for female adventurers. Jump, run, skip and hike with ease.

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Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure Review: an outstanding minimal hiking sandal. Comfort, grip, and a 3-way adjustable strap system.

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6 Ways to Protect the Environment through Sustainable Brands

ByMelanie MacDowell

Protect the environment by supporting sustainable brands. Or thrift. Or vote. An in-depth look at how the outdoor industry supports sustainability.

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ASICS Gel Venture 6 Trail Running Shoes Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

ASICS Gel Venture 6 Review: Durable and compatible for a wide range of activities, this is a solid budget buy for general purpose adventure trail runners.

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REI Rhyolite Rain Jacket Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

REI Rhyolite Review: Lose the fair-weathered excuses and get out in the rain. The Rhyolite is light, comfortable, and insanely water-repellent.

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Nalgene ATB Bottle 22oz Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The Nalgene ATB 22oz. bottle is a true all-types of all-terrain bottle meant for those who want to hydrate on the go. Drink up, drink quick, don’t spill.

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MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle capable of keeping things hot, yet also able to maintain the chill. And the lid is outstanding. Get insulated!

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Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro 20L Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro 20L Review: Next level your bag game. Get practical and satisfy that hipster-style with this backpack for your urban trekking.

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REI Magma 850 Down Jacket Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Warmth, solid zippers, and a crazy lightweight package make the REI Magma 850 perfect for any cold city-dweller that wants to hike on the regular.

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Primus Classic Trail Stove Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Primus Classic Trail Stove Review: It won’t wow you with features, but it provides a reliable source of warmth in your time of need, all for $20.

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MiiR 27oz Bottle Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The MiiR 27oz Bottle is a stainless steel water bottle with a fancy lid. And it’s an investment that won’t drown you in buyer’s remorse.

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