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    ENVE Stems Now Available in Aluminum – Performance at a Lower Price

    The ENVE brand is synonymous with the highest quality bicycle carbon wheelsets and cockpit components, but they are also known for atmospheric pricing. Today, the Utah brand announced the release of their ENVE Alloy Mountain Stem, bringing the ENVE experience within reach of more riders with an...
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    Specialized Announces The S-Works Ares Road Cycling Shoe

    Today, Specialized Bicycle Components announces the S-Works Ares Road Cycling shoe release, claiming the sleek, dual-BOA dial shoe as the “most efficient and powerful performance shoe ever made.” The Big S touts a “1% faster” tagline based on science. 1% may make a difference to the elite of the...
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    Fox Racing Winter MTB Apparel Review

    There’s a saying that goes something like, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just weak ______”. (Insert runners, cyclists, etc.) Well, living at 8,400’ in the mountains of Colorado, I can attest that there is such a thing as bad weather when we get 60mph winds, snow storms that dump feet...
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    Holiday Gift Guide 2021

    MG Mountain Gazette Subscription Relaunched by, former POWDER Managing Editor, Mike Rogge in 2020. Mountain Gazzette is a favorite of ours here at Gear Institute. The large format (11×17) beauitfully printed magazine is filled with long-form stories, poetry, essays and stunning photography...
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    A Celebration of the Wheelie – Danny MacAskill & adidas Five Ten

    In the summer of 2021 Danny MacAskill asked his 3.5 million social media fans to #WheelieWithDanny. Riders and fans applied from around the world to feature alongside Danny in his latest project. The culmination of the project is this video from adidas Five Ten & Cut Media. Check out Danny...
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    The Perfect E-Bike for Car Campers and Van Lifers

    Review by Dan A. Nelson Buzz E-Bikes Charter F Folding: Lack of local mobility represents one of the big drawbacks of van camping or roof-top tenting. When your vehicle becomes your camp, it’s tough to hit a local trailhead or make a supply run since it means packing up and driving your camp...
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    Plan a Springtime Soak at These Natural Pools and Hot Springs in Texas

    This list of hot springs in Texas is brought to you by Tentsile. Their newest generation of tree hanging tents allow you to sleep off the ground for a truly unique camping experience. The hot springs and warm mineral waters of Texas have been healing weary travels for years. Luckily, a few...
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    20 Maine Coast Campgrounds for a Seaside Camping Trip

    This article on camping the Maine coast is brought to you by Red Ledge. Red Ledge’s thunderlight jacket is a top-tier option when it comes to packable, waterproof gear that’ll keep you dry throughout your Maine coastal adventure. The beauty of the Maine coast is defined by rugged cliffs...
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    7 Campgrounds in Florida That Campers Can’t Get Enough Of

    This article is brought to you by Banner & Oak, a company with deep expertise in headwear. Their ladies hats are the perfect addition to your next camping trip. The sunshine state is serious about its outdoor recreation, and campgrounds in Florida allow outdoor lovers to access all of its...
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    Go Coast Camping in Washington at these 10 Destinations

    From the sunny and warm beaches of southern California, up to the craggy cliffs of the Oregon Coast, and ending in the dense forests of the Emerald Edge in Washington, the Pacific Coast offers visitors a variety of natural wonders to camp, hike, and explore. Coast camping in Washington, though...
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    Yes, You Can Find Last-Minute Camping in Northern California

    Here’s a hypothetical: it’s Memorial Day weekend and you want to go camping. You’re scrolling through the online reservation system for camping options in northern California, and growing increasingly frustrated as you see your top choices are completely full. It’s a situation all too familiar...
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    The Best of The Best—7 Superb Campgrounds Near Boise, Idaho

    This article is brought to you by Tentsile. They make truly innovative hammock tents, which allow you to sleep raised up off the ground, for an awesome and unique camping experience. The natural landscape around Boise, Idaho, is astonishingly diverse, with ancient pine forests growing...
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    8 Campgrounds Where You Can Experience the Legendary Charm of Savannah, GA

    Georgia’s oldest city is a place of cobblestoned streets, trolleys, and antebellum architecture. But Savannah’s natural beauty is just as much a part of its identity as its man-made attractions—the Spanish moss draped over centuries-old live oaks, the fields that bore the weight of Union and...
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    9 Favorite Santa Cruz Campsites from the Forest to the Beach

    The Santa Cruz mountains are a stunning destination for campers looking for a California coastal getaway. From the Pacific Ocean, the fog rolls across valleys with cascading waterfalls and groves of old-growth redwoods to grassy ridges. This region, which covers much of the coastal and...
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    Everything You Need to Know to go San Marcos River Tubing

    This article was brought to you by IceMule, the makers of beer backpacks that are waterproof, floatable, and designed with rivers, beaches, and all manner of summer fun in mind. Halfway between the music festivals and tech headquarters of Austin, Texas and the Spanish-colonial beauty of San...
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    10 Dog Friendly Campgrounds in California for Canine Camping

    This roundup of dog friendly campgrounds in California is brought to you by Wenzel, the makers of camping gear like tents, blankets and fleece sleeping bags that are sure to keep you and your pup comfy while camping in California. Visiting California to see its natural wonders can seem...
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    7 of the Best Overland Routes in North America

    It is not a journey with a purpose. The journey is the purpose. Originating from cattle herding, overlanding has been around for more than a century. Only in recent years has it become a mainstream sport and recreational lifestyle. Modern-day overlanding is driving an off-road vehicle across...
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    The Best Winter Campgrounds for the Coldest Months of the Year

    For many campers, the tents and sleeping bags get tucked away in the garage once the snow begins to fly. But, the chillier winter months often offer the best camping experiences. Not only are the campgrounds quieter and more peaceful without the summer crowds, but the snow-dressed scenery offers...
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    How to Visit Texas’s Natural Springs During the Off Season

    While cooler temperatures and shorter days may bring swimming season to a close, they’re no reason to stop visiting Texas’s gorgeous natural springs. Come winter, the crowds disperse, making it easier to gain access to many of these reservation-only watering holes. And of course, winter is the...
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    6 Essential Pieces of Clothing to Keep Warm While Camping

    Some people may think that heading out to the mountains during colder weather is a big mistake but I have to disagree. There is something special about having to bundle up on a cold camping morning while you get the fire going. Seeing your breath when you step outside may seem intimidating but...
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