Supplies/Gear

Supplies/Gear

Bring a Tote on Your Next Camping Trip

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 29, 2011

When traveling around camping , we bought a large outdoor tote for the back of the camper. It held all our extra camping supplies and kept our wood dry while there. It’s easy to remove and replace when you’re ready to go home. You can also use it as a lightweight table. This one always [...]

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Keep your Stuff Dry on a Hike

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 29, 2011

A quick tip from my outdoor experiences: I always pack valuables in ziplock bags to protect them from water damage and pack extra bags for the trip. That way I can enjoy my hike no matter what the weather and not have replace my gear if it rains. There you go. Have fun and stay [...]

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How To Prevent Blisters When Hiking

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 29, 2011

Blisters can be the bane of the hiker and mountaineer. I learned this tip for preventing blisters the hard way while I was climbing Mount Rainier. To avoid blisters on your heels and feet, use duct tape directly on the area of your feet you want to protect. Wear your socks over the duct tape. [...]

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How To Ensure Your Axe Head is Tight

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 29, 2011

The axe is an essential tool for camping and hunting. Keeping your axe in good shape is something you should always have on your mind. You should always use use an axe with a secure fit. To make sure your axe head is tight, stand the axe in a pail of water to swell for [...]

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How To Keep Ticks Off

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 29, 2011

I love the outdoors, but one thing that always (no pun intended) bugs me are bugs – and specifically ticks. I always struggled with keeping them off of me and my buddies until I figured out this little secret. Other than using a spray with a high deet content like 100 on your clothing here [...]

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Cheap Fire Starter

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 29, 2011

Back packing, hunting and camping are all lots of fun. But, if the weather is bad, it can be a real challenge to get a fire started. I use this tip to help me get a fire going without burning through my wallet. When backpacking or going hunting, always carry a fire starter in your [...]

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Night Vision: Not Just for Spies

by Pursue The Outdoors June 27, 2011
Night Vision: Not Just for Spies

We’ve all seen the green tinted night vision images from spy movies and gadget shows and nearly everyone who has seen these shows has wanted to give night vision goggles a try. Good news: the great outdoors provide the perfect playground for night vision fun. Many nights in the back country are far from dark. [...]

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Range Finders Could be the next Must Have Item in your Backpack

by Pursue The Outdoors June 27, 2011
Range Finders Could be the next Must Have Item in your Backpack

Outdoor enthusiasts love to guess about all sorts of things. We guess how many stars are in the Milky Way, we guess how fast a deer runs or we might even guess about how long it will be until that big, dark cloud dumps rain on us. But there are times when guessing in the [...]

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Packing for the Hike

by Outdoor Hub June 27, 2011

Every time I leave the pavement, headed for a hike in the woods, the mountains, or anywhere in between, I take a well stocked hunting pack with me. My pack goes with me when I hike, camp, hunt, fish, even just on a casual hike to do a little bird watching. I’ve been a boy [...]

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Your Path is Waiting: Go Hike

by Benjamin T. Lambright June 27, 2011
Your Path is Waiting: Go Hike

No one with fully functional eyes can deny how awe-inspiring nature is. Even if you haven’t gotten out to the shores of one of the great lakes or hiked an Appalachian trail, just watching the sunset in the park can give you a taste of what’s in store for you when you really get out [...]

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Oliso Introduces their New Outdoor Series Oliso PRO VS97AVacuum Sealer

by Outdoor Hub June 27, 2011

  San Francisco – Oliso®, the creator of user-friendly and innovative appliances introduce their all-new Outdoor Series Oliso® PRO™ Vacuum Sealer. The frustration is over as the Outdoor Series OlisoPRO Vacuum Sealer fills the void of rugged, reliable vacuum sealers for the outdoorsman. The OlisoPRO provides answers to one of the biggest challenges hunters, fishers [...]

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Gift Giving for the Outdoors Person in Your Life

by Pursue The Outdoors June 24, 2011

Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Is there a hiker or camper on your gift giving list? What can you give to the someone who already has everything? The secret of gift giving is not always the “what.” Many times [...]

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Nikon’s Summer Binocular Savings

by Outdoor Hub June 23, 2011

Nikon binoculars are designed to appeal to optics users who value tough construction and reliable optical performance under even the most extreme conditions. Now through July 9, 2011 Nikon is offering a $20 mail-in rebate on any Action, Action Extreme, Travelite or Prostaff Compact binocular. “Nikon combines great optical advancements that are waterproof, fogproof, light [...]

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How to Hang a Bear Bag Using the Counter Weight Method

by Benjamin T. Lambright June 22, 2011
How to Hang a Bear Bag Using the Counter Weight Method

Over the years I’ve done enough camping to learn just how much bears love to steal a little back brunch from unsuspecting campers. And, the more urbanization takes away bear habitat the more they rely on for food, the more they will look at campers and campsites as sources for food. With that in mind, [...]

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Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Introduces Elite Concealed Carry Chino

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

Woolrich, PA (May 10, 2011) — Woolrich Elite Series Tactical introduces the Elite Concealed Carry Chino as part of the Concealed Carry Collection. With more than 180 years of clothing experience behind the design, the Elite Concealed Carry Chino offers a level of comfort, durability and style unmatched by other tactical pants. The Elite Concealed [...]

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Washington’s Discover Pass Now Available

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

OLYMPIA-The state’s new Discover Pass for vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands is available for sale at recreational license dealers and online. The Discover Pass-providing access to 7 million acres of state park and recreation lands-will generate funding to keep those lands open following steep state budget cuts. “We are optimistic that people [...]

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Sitka Gear’s Timberline Pant Perfect For All Season

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

NAPA, CA. Sitka Gear, Building off of the success of its popular Mountain Pant, Sitka Gear introduces it newest performance garment, the Timberline Pant. This pant took all of the key characteristics of the Mountain Paint and amped them up for the most extreme mountain hunter. With double reinforced waterproof/breathable seat and knees, removable thermo-molded [...]

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Cyclops Ranger Headlamp now available in NXT Camo

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

June, 2011 (Grand Prairie, TX) Cyclops, a leader in outdoor and illumination products introduces their new Ranger headlamp in NXT Camo. The Ranger headlamp is crafted for the hunter, hiker, or outdoor enthusiast expecting a rugged, durable and cost effective hands-free lighting tool. “Whether you are hunting in the Rockies or hiking the Appalachian Trail, [...]

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Pulsar Edge GS Super 1+2.7×50 Night Vision binocular

by Outdoor Hub June 17, 2011

  Mansfield, TX- The Pulsar Edge GS Night Vision binocular 2.7×50 is a versatile long-distance night vision device with progressive optical system based on Porro prism design designed for the premium user and made for long-range viewing. The Pulsar Edge night vision binoculars give the best edge-to-edge resolution ever seen in a consumer-budget night vision [...]

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How To Select The Perfect Pack For Mountain Hiking

by Outdoor Hub June 16, 2011

As the owner of a hunting pack company for six years, I was always shocked by how the design and technology in camo backpacks and clothing was so far behind that found in the non-hunting soft good market. Hunting companies have recently begun to take a few pages from the more tech-conscious outdoor sectors, and [...]

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