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Best Ice Fishing Lures

We see it all the time: You have the best ice fishing flasher that money can buy, and you have found the fish. But you can’t get those guys to bite your hook. How do you make sure that your lure is irresistible for the fish? It’s the lure. When you ice fish, you typically …

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Insulated Tents and Camping in Winter

MARMOT INSULATED TENT

Camping in the winter is often a daunting prospect, and for good reason! Sleeping in cold conditions can be dangerous or even fatal without proper preparation. Snow, too, can make it difficult to get up and moving on cold winter mornings. For these reasons, it is of critical importance to be properly equipped with a …

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Best Stand-Up Paddleboards

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Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular and growing sport that’s really matured over the last few years, and it is expected to grow at about an 8-10% clip to become even more and more popular.  Based on the paddling statistics we monitor, it is the fastest-growing paddling category. Relatively quickly, paddleboards are a main …

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Best Ice Fishing Rods

Ice fishing gear is pretty basic. You need a rod, some line, a good ice fishing lure, and a way to drill a hole in the ice. A good ice fishing shelter and warm clothing will help you stay comfortable, but the right rod is essential — it can insure that you bring your catch to the surface. …

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Best Waterproof Backpacks

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Waterproof backpacks can be lifesavers. The last thing you want is your personal belongings inside your backpack to get soaked and damaged. And if you’re like most people, you carry valuable and expensive items in your bag, so it’s important to keep them away from water. What to look for in a waterproof backpack There …

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Best Ice Drill Bits

The typical ice fishing excursion used to involve one of two methods for cutting through the ice: A manual auger, which worked well as long as the ice was 12 inches or less, or a gas-powered drill, which had lots of power but also brought fumes and required plenty of maintenance. The good thing is …

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Best Camping Pillows

Searching for the best camping pillows out there? We don’t blame you. A good camping pillow can make the difference between mediocre nights of sleep and good, blissful rest that gets you ready for the next day of adventuring. Camping pillows come in all shapes and sizes, and are made for many different purposes. Canoe …

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3 Best Waterproof Socks

One of the worst things on a hike is wet socks! Not only do your feet get cold and soaked, if left unchanged, they can lead to loss of circulation, blisters, and problems with nerve function! Waterproof socks, though, can be comfortable, warm, and – most importantly – keep that water out. So what should …

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