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100 Nights On A Cot

Spending 100 days and nights in National Parks gives you a pretty good idea about how comfy your cot and camp might be.

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Five Reasons to Plan a Sufferfest

A sufferfest allows you to access seldom seen places, view more abundant wildlife, and cast for fish that’ve never seen a hook. But there are other motives that operate from a deeper place within us. Here are five reasons to plan one of your own.

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Polar Expeditions with Eric Larson

Stories

Happy Time on Polar Expeditions

On big polar and mountaineering expeditions, getting eight hours of sleep each night is so important that we base our whole travel schedule around it. Arctic explorer, Eric Larson shares travel stories and how he keeps warm on polar expeditions on the Arctic Ocean.

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Yoga for Backpackers

A few stretches and poses to help solve the backpacker’s greatest problems: sore legs and a stiff back. Taking time to become aware of your body, limber up your muscles, and focus in on your breath can transform a trying hike into a gift.

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Sleep System

Gear

Eric Hanson’s Jordan Trail Sleep System

Spending a month thru-hiking in the high desert means your gear will see a myriad of conditions, ranging from freezing desert nights to furious rains and inescapable heat. Eric knows the importance of a quality sleep system.

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Summer Dream Team

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Therm-a-Rest Dream Team Summer Edition

The Therm-a-Rest Dream Team is a group of fun-loving ambassadors that will be packing some of our favorite pieces of gear on their adventures. They share our draw to the great outdoors and also share our desire for a better night outside.

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