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Scary Mommy: 27 Things Dads Actually Want For The Holidays

A gift guide for dads.

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Treeline Review: Our Guide to REI's 4th of July Sale 2025

Here are all the best hardgoods, outdoor clothing, and gear items you can find at the REI Fourth of July 2025 sale.

Field Mag: Why Are Thru-Hikers So Obsessed With Smartwater?

A review of why thru-hikers love Smartwater bottles.

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YouTube: KILL Ticks and Prevent Lyme Disease

A video about killing ticks and preventing Lyme Disease.

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Sunset: Here’s Exactly What You Should Pack in Your Go-Bag (Plus Where to Buy It)

These are the items to pack to be prepared for emergency situations.

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Clever Hiker: Best Backpacking & Hiking Water Filters of 2024

To complete your backcountry hydration setup, take a look at our reviews of the best hydration bladders and water bottles.

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Fox 6 Milwaukee: Best insect repellents of 2024 Copy

Consumer Reports explains that the best offense is a good defense, which includes using insect repellent that keeps pests away.

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Best Products: 27 BEST FISHING GIFTS THAT WILL HOOK ’EM

Fishing is a sport that requires lots of gear, and most trawlers will be grateful for any additions to their ever-evolving kit.

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Yahoo Life: Fox 6 MKE: Best insect repellents of 2024

Consumer Reports explains that the best offense is a good defense, which includes using insect repellent that keeps pests away.

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Buzzfeed: 26 Splurge-Worthy Camping Products You'll Probably Bring On Every Trip

If Camping Is Your Favorite Hobby, You’ll Want To Check Out These 26 Things

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The Trek: Continental Divide Trail Gear List: The Essentials & More

When considering all non-essential pieces of gear, I weigh the joy it will bring me against the inconvenience and discomfort of the added bulk and weight

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NYMag: The Strategist: It’s Your Last Chance to Shop Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

To help you sort through the chaos, I’ve compiled dozens of Strategist-approved products from our archives that are on sale.

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