Reading Time: 4 minutesA work trip can also be a chance to get outside, but bringing separate backpacks for work and hiking isn’t always practical. My The North Face Borealis handles both roles: it carries my laptop and daily work essentials, then becomes my daypack when I fit outdoor adventures into my travels.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter many trail miles in my Oboz Sawtooth X Low B-DRY hiking boots, I faced a familiar decision: try something different or buy the same model again. I bought them again. Their comfort, fit, traction, and ability to keep my feet dry had earned my confidence on the trail. My
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSearching through creek gravel or a bag of fossil material is easier when you can sift out the smaller material and examine what remains. We bought our SE sifter in February 2024 after buying a similar one in 2023, and it has become a useful part of our fossil-hunting equipment.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSome gifts invite you to get outside and explore. Our daughter and son-in-law gave me an INCLY geology toolkit in 2024 or 25, and we’ve since used its tools to examine small fossils, split rocks, and explore places where collecting is permitted. The magnifying glass helps us examine small finds
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Reading Time: 3 minutesA photo opportunity on the trail can pass while your camera is still inside your backpack. That’s why I value my Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3: it keeps my camera securely within reach without making me take off my pack. I purchased the clip in April 2022 and use
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