Reviews
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The Quality Hammock Rain Fly 12’ Hexagonal Tarp
Onewind’s Rain Fly is tested out by Sara Baird. Last year I had the opportunity to review three great Onewind products. The 11ft hammock with mosquito netting, the hammock underquilt and blanket, and the hammock top quilt. I was impressed with the function and design of all of these products so said yes when asked…
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Spice Cargo Kit for a delicious outdoors feast
Pauline Alba reviews the Spice Cargo Kit. What would you consider to be your spice of life? I would have to say being on an adventure is what gives my life the variety that I crave. I am always looking for the next spot to camp, hike, picnic, or visit. Another way I add spice…
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Blissful Utama Spice in the Outdoors
By Sara Baird Essential oils and lotions are not always at the top of my mind when I’m packing for a camping trip but they should be because they can add to our enjoyment of our trip. My husband is more likely to remind me to bring them along, he loves to use them to…
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Wearable Blanket Review from Three Poodle
By Sara Baird. Who doesn’t love a good blanket? I can not imagine many things that are as comforting as a cozy blanket on a cold evening or morning. One of my favorite things about camping is that the evenings and mornings can often be quite chilly. The only thing better than a cozy blanket…
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The Women’s Heated Vest 7.4V from Venustas
By Pauline Alba. Christmas in July is how I felt when I received my newest item to review. When the temperature is in the high 80s and the air conditioning was running non-stop, I received the Women’s Heated Vest 7.4V from Venustas. Christmas for me is snow, wind, and freezing temperatures, and when that vest…
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Wautton 2022 Waist Hiking Fanny Pack
Pauline Alba checks out this nifty waterproof nylon pack We all have our ways and habits and when we are encouraged to try something new, we may not always be all in when we try it. I had to admit I had some of this resistance when I was sent the Wautton Best Hiking Fanny…
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The Sansbug Pop Up Tent (2 models)
Pauline Alba puts the Sansbug Pop Up Tent to the test I had the joy of growing up with a camping family. So many memories of sleeping in the tent and spending all day outside. This was something that my husband and I made sure that our kids enjoyed as well. One thing I don’t…
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Kuhl Travel Pants Review
Sara Baird tries out Kuhl Travel Pants I live in outdoor pants. I found some that pass for work and I have them in several different colors so I can wear them daily to my high school teaching job. I also wear them on weekends and vacations well, pretty much everywhere I go. I love…
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Wildland Coffee in the outdoors
By Pauline Alba Everything in moderation. Unless it is coffee, then I tend to get excessive. My favorite part of the camping trip is waking before everybody else, making my coffee, maybe a fire, and watching everything wake up. Since I am an earlier riser everybody else gets reheated coffee. We have tried some other…
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The Gamma Graphene Heated Jacket – The All Purpose Jacket
By Sara Baird Living in Minnesota in the spring is always an adventure. Over the course of a week, it is not strange to experience snow, rain, and storms, with temperatures ranging from freezing to hot. It can be hard to know how to dress each day and it’s even harder to know what to…