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Breakdown Raft Frames for Traveling Light

Breakdown raft frames require excellent construction to maintain structural rigidity. That means you can’t really go cheap here but there are a ton of awesome lightweight, portable raft and cataraft frames available. Many small batch […]

orvis pro wader review
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Orvis PRO Wader Review

The Orvis Pro Waders saved my butt in Patagonia. I had 4 pairs of old waders in my van and they all leaked. I tried patches and glue, and they still leaked. I just couldn’t […]

star bug raft
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Star Whitewater Raft Review

I’ve been holding back on writing this review for a while. Although I ran the Star Bug down rivers across Central and South America, I really wanted to press the limits through Patagonia before making […]

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Striker FLEXIT Headlamp Review

Both of my Walmart bought headlamps had taken a dive within a few months on the road and I badly needed something more reliable than a cell phone flashlight. My parents were meeting me in […]

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NRS Chinook Fishing PFD Review

This is a fun one for me because I have looked over the NRS Chinook Fishing PFD for years. Seriously…years. Every so often, I jump on their site and dream up different boat configurations. I […]