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Understanding wildfire threats is essential for outdoor users, especially those with livestock. Evacuating animals is complex; pre-planning, awareness of weather conditions, and early action are crucial. Utilizing digital tools like apps helps monitor fire risks. Safe camping during fire season hinges on knowledge, preparedness, and timely decision-making to minimize stress and ensure safety.

I wanted to share my top 5 favorite items I bring that are under $20. These are good additions to your pack to either upgrade, save weight, or make your life easier. These stakes are in the weight range of some of my favorite lightest stakes – but offer the ability to create the perfect…

Since we leave in just 13 days, and I will be out of town next week I figured I should shuffle my packs together and see what I’m missing and what I can take out. My new Backcountry rear pack from HorseBums should be shipping soon, but in the meantime, challenge accepted. I have my…

After a long winter, spring is finally here. I’ve spent months on months scouting trails, meadows, water sources, roads, trail heads, forest service rules, national park regulations. I’m not sure if it’s the throughness of myself, or just a way to pass the winter. Our running joke is the forest service rangers are my besties…
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