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When the surf’s up, you may be filled with the compulsion to grab your board and nearest bag or pack on your way out the beach. But a little advance preparation can help you have a more enjoyable time, which is why it pays to invest in a high-quality surf backpack. Surf backpacks come in […]

Hang ten! Nothing is more invigorating for some people than hitting the waves on their board. It’s vital when you go surfboarding to dress for the occasion and not just with your suit. You also need a suitable watch, so you don’t lose track of time when you’re riding wave after wave. Plus, a surf

Regardless of skill level or experience, there are certain inherent risks that surfers are constantly exposed to when riding the waves. Accidents such as getting hit by a surfboard or hitting the reef with your head can result in multiple lacerations, facial cuts, a perforated eardrum, scalp injury, or even fatalities. There are many benefits

Looking to ride some waves on a sweet new longboard?  Our surfer-approved guide will provide the information you need to select a longboard. Below we’ll share some of our favorite options when it comes to the best boards that you can buy right now. We’ll also give you some tips on what to look for

While you might be trying to decide between a foamie and a fiberglass surfboard, we think that a good quality foam surfboard is the best choice for a beginner. Of course, they’re also fun to ride those waves on even if you’re an intermediate surfer. You can have a lot of fun out in the

Are you in the market for Patagonia clothing but afraid you might get ripped off by some of the more nefarious dealers that market and sell fake gear?  If so, you have come to the right place.  In this article we will not only provide a quick story about Patagonia and the clothing and accessories

If you are a camper or someone who actively trains for a potential survival situation, the importance of possessing a high-quality knife cannot be overstated. The wilderness can be very unforgiving at times, and unless you are ready for every potential scenario it is really easy for those wilderness conditions to overrun you.  A good

For outdoor enthusiasts, such as campers and backpackers, the proper gear is everything.  But what do you do when an item in that gear—a tent, backpack, sleeping bag or a piece of insulated outerwear—becomes ripped or torn?  Sure, you could just opt to throw that item out and replace it, but that can become really

If you are an avid backpacker and/or wilderness camper, one of the most crucial pieces of gear available to you is a sleeping pad, also known as a sleeping mat, air mattress, insulated pad, ground pad or bed roll.  These vital pieces of equipment serve a number of purposes when braving the outdoor elements and

Camping and backpacking are outdoor pursuits that are loved by millions of people around the globe. Nothing is better than arriving at your wilderness destination and inhaling that first burst of clean pine-scented air—a smell so pleasant that it is often recreated in car air fresheners. However, there is one downside associated with the early

Camping and backpacking. Two of the most enjoyable outdoor pastimes. Each and every year millions of adventure-seeking souls head to the backcountry to hike, camp and just get away from the hustle and bustle of their workaday lives. From nature walking to bird watching to a calm day alone, just fishing along a little-known section

While certain members of the backpacking community are satisfied with hiking partial trails and the easier routes that can that can be completed in just a day or two, there is another group of individuals with an entirely different view of hiking: the thru-hikers. Thru-hikers can only be described as master outdoorspeople, and they come