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Buena Vista is one of Colorado's most loved mountain towns, with cool vibes, excellent beer, and an outstanding location. Situated in the central part of the state, the town allows outdoor visitors to easily access some of the region's most breathtaking natural sights, such as the majestic Arkansas River or the spectacular Collegiate Peaks.  Moreover,

With a plethora of factors contributing to the ultimate decision, choosing the right hiking shoe is all but an easy task.  However, if you’re serious about your outdoor adventures, bear in mind that this is one of the most important decisions you can make - having the right pair of hiking shoes can make all

If you're unable to decide whether to go with Oboz's ov Merrell's footwear, you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ll be pitting these two globally-renowned brands against each other by taking a detailed look at their backgrounds, manufacturing processes, as well as their most popular products. Let’s dive right into it!  Outdoor enthusiasts

In this post, I am looking at a comparison between Merrell and Salomon hiking shoes. In general, both manufacture good quality shoes, but which are best in different hiking environments and for different feet, bodies, and gaits. Fortunately, quite a few hiking footwear brands design shoes that are durable, supportive, and, above all, genuinely comfortable.

Combining the best features of steel thermoses and sports flasks, insulated bottles are a tremendously versatile, practical, and eco-friendly option for both everyday life and backcountry escapades. Take yours on a wintertime trekking trip or to the beach, or even to the office - and it will be a fantastic companion that will allow you

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and love to explore the backcountry, you know everything about the importance of hydration. You also know that easy access to water is something you simply can’t count on when you’re deep in the wilderness. And that’s precisely where stainless steel water bottles come in.  Durable, easy to use, and

When it comes to picking the right gear for a weekend road trip, an overnight trekking trail, or even a full-blown, rugged backcountry escapade, choosing a quality reusable water bottle is a must.  And when it comes to such bottles, the ones made by Hydro Flask and ThermoFlask are among the market’s best-selling models. Which

In my comparison between Yeti and Klean Kanteen, Yeti is the winner. The rest of this post highlights my tests on each of these brands. Remember that Yeti is more expensive, and you might want to buy a Klean Kanteen if you don't use your flask very often. Everyone knows how helpful and convenient vacuum-insulated

If you want to ditch plastic water bottles, or you just want a bottle that offers great thermoregulation, you’ve probably been browsing the hallowed aisles of vacuum-insulated stainless steel mugs, tumblers, and bottles. And I’m sure you’ve already stumbled upon these two super popular brands. Takeya has made a name itself by crafting inexpensive but