At first, the numbers seem positive. There’s been a 57% jump in the number of Americans going hiking and backpacking over the past 8 years. Plus, national parks are seeing 21% more visitors.
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In 2005, the LifeStraw water filter came out. It was accompanied by cool images of rugged outdoorsy types drinking from puddles. Even a decade later, there is still a lot of hype around the LifeStraw.
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I have lived in Serbia for about 12 years now. The main reason I decided to move here is because I love the people – they know how to enjoy life. Despite having soaring unemployment, the cafes are always full and the parks alive with young people drinking beer from 2-liter bottles with their friends.
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I’m a minimalist when it comes to camping: I don’t believe you need a lot of expensive gear to enjoy the outdoors. However, after having my second kid, I’m starting to appreciate the merit of some extra gear – and that includes baby camping chairs (aka portable high chairs or portable booster seats). Baby Camping
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Times may come when you have to spend a night in your car. Like when you’ve been driving for a long time, get tired, and there aren’t any motels around (or you just don’t want to pay for one). Or when want to be the first at a certain festival and you just have to
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It’s no surprise that people have turned to GPS trackers or hiking apps to navigate new trails. Though some of the more old-school hikers shrug new technology off, preferring to rely on a classic map and compass to find their way, the fact remains that both new and seasoned hikers can use it to their
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