Mile 10 of the Rock River Canyon 50K

A Gift Guide for Your Favorite Trail Runner

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Are you searching for the perfect gift for your favorite trail runner?

Trail runners thrive on the excitement of the great outdoors, embracing both the challenges and the beauty of nature. The right gear, fuel, and gadgets can significantly impact their performance and help them achieve their personal goals—whether they’re training for a big race, enjoying a leisurely run, or racing against the clock.

Every runner is unique and has specific preferences for what they take with them on the trails. Please keep that in mind while going through this list. To help you support their passion, here are some thoughtful and practical gift ideas.

Gear Review: XOSKIN Shirts, Sleeves, & Socks

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From the first time I learned about XOSKIN, I was curious to try it out. It sounded too good to be true. Apparel that mimicked skin. I’ve heard these claims before and have been disappointed. But after purchasing three different XOSKIN items, I have to say, I’m sold.

Tent christmas ornament

Gift Guide For Your Favorite Outdoor Enthusiast

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There is little better than giving a gift that helps support someone you love to continue doing what they love. Finding the right gift can be challenging. There are so many options out there and everyone has their own preferences, especially when it comes to outdoor gear.

Trail Cam

Gear Review: CamPark T45A Trail Cams

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Have you ever wondered what wildlife wanders by your camp at night? The CamPark T45A trail cam gives a glimpse into the wildlife around you. Whether trying to capture footage of wildlife around your house or your camp, this trail cam is a great option with a not-so-hefty price tag.

Gear Review: Warbonnet Thunderfly

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I decided to upgrade my Hennessy Hammock Rainfly to something with more versatility. I wanted it to provide a covered spot outside of the hammock and better protection from weather. I was impressed with how well Steve’s Warbonnet Superfly worked and wanted something similar. This led me to the smaller version of the Superfly; the Warbonnet Thunderfly.

Gear Review: Cooking with Coleman

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The Coleman Camping Stove is a basic stove that does exactly what it is supposed to. It is reliable, affordable, easy to use, and works great. It is an excellent addition to the car camper’s gear.

Gear Review: Dutchware Beetle Buckle for Hammock Suspension

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A good suspension system is as important as the hammock itself. What a good system entails depends on individual preferences. For me, a good system is easy to set up, reliable, and easy to adjust. Keeping these qualities in mind, I decided to go with a cinch buckle system and use Dutchware’s Beetle Buckles for my buckles.

Gear Review: Mission Enduracool Microfiber Towel

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Hiking during hot days requires a bit of creative thinking and planning. Avoiding mid-day temperatures can help but what about those days when it can’t be avoided? We had this very problem when we did our hike through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Our solution was the Mission Enduracool Microfiber Towel.

Gear Review: Pocket Bellows

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Fire has 3 basic needs; fuel, heat, and oxygen. The Pocket Bellows by Epiphany Outdoor Gear directs oxygen with pinpoint accuracy, directly to where its needed. No more blowing aimlessly until you are dizzy.

Gear Review: Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Zip Hammock

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For months Steve and I have been talking about different ways to reduce more camping weight and started investigating hammocks vs tents. It took awhile but I finally decided to take a chance and bought the Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Zip Hammock. The Specs Height Limit: 7′ Weight Limit: 250 lbs Packaged Weight: 2 …

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Camping Gear

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The best way to have a successful camping trip is to make sure that you have all the right gear with you or, at the very least, enough gear to improvise what you’re missing. I’ve put together this list of possible items you’ll want to include. This is meant to be a guideline only and …

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