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Kit Fox Outfitters February Desert Run
Desert season, well winter is a great time to get out and enjoy the California Desert. Although it is much more enjoyable than the summer the winter in the desert can come with its own unique challenges.
DIY Gear, I Made a Quilt!
Ever sit around thinking about outdoor gear (that’s about all we do) and go hey “I have an idea”… Well we have those moments too.
Shelter
Recently I was asked by the CEO of Kit Fox Outfitters to start taking over the blogs posts and writing from my own perspective, experiences and knowledge of the outdoor world. Writing on anything from conducting gear reviews, trails to hike and campground recommendations. The blogs will be collaboration between the writer and the reader to both grow and take our outdoor skill sets to the next level.
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Signaling
We get pretty comfortable these days with our cell coverage especially when we are operating in areas where we only have “one foot” in nature. But being prepared for an emergency before we even leave for our adventure can make the difference between an inconvenience and a major uh-oh.
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Camp Fire Sleeping
Camping and camp fires go hand and hand, those iconic images of American Frontiersmen with their bed rolls laid out by the fire are iconic.
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Trail Meals
"Just because we are sleeping like peasants, doesn't mean we need to eat like peasants!" If you have ever hiked or camped with me, you no doubt have heard me say this! There are plenty of options for sustenance on the trail, and I am a man of variety. I don't like to eat the same thing over and over and over, just ask my wife.
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Trail Hydration 101
Hydration when on the trail is a constant process that begins far before you even step off on to the trail. What we are covering here is how to avoid many of the pit falls even experienced hikes make.
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Winter Water Storage
If the battle to stay hydrated on the trail wasn’t difficult enough, winter brings on its own unique challenges. For many of us southern California types, we often decide to change up our hikes and camping trips and we love to challenge ourselves. That challenge this time of year often involves mountains and the snow.
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Winter Day Hike Gear
Day hikes are some of the best, getting you out of the house and exploring the local area all well letting you go home and sleep in your own bed. What we often fail to do or I can guarantee you will see on the trail is people who forget to prepare for their hike. Yes day hikes can be very serious especially when testing your or your groups physical or mental limits as well as racing against Mother Nature of finding yourself in unfamiliar surroundings or situations.
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Mt San Jacinto Snowshoeing
So you’re in Southern CA, its winter and you are hankering to get up to the snow and do like some snow stuff other than skiing or snowboarding. I get it we have all been there, and maybe you are not a master outdoorsmen in the snow or maybe just a little rusty yup been there too.
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