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www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear6 Essentials for Everyday Adventures
Be prepared for any impromptu outing with this spontaneity-ready gear kit
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www.outsideonline.com/cultureThru-Hiking with Two Kids, One Dog, and Very Little Experience
After months of pandemic-induced isolation, one Vermont family dove headfirst into a 272-mile adventure
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022This Is, Officially, the Volkswagen ID Buzz Electric Bus—Really
After what has felt like 50 years of waiting, VW finally reveals their new electric microbus.
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www.sciencefocus.com/nature11 dazzling images of the UK’s vibrant ocean wildlife
Incredible photography of the UK's surprising sea life from the Marine Conservation Society.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022Are Outdoorsy People Nicer Than Indoorsy People?
The answer may surprise you. Actually, no, it won't surprise you, because you're smart and intuitive, and, by the way, you look great today...
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www.core77.com/postsA Carabiner-Shaped Multitool is Killing it on Kickstarter, Because of Course It Is - Core77
Copenhagen-based Jonas Lind-Bendixen is the guy that invented the Sitpack portable seating device. Back in 2014 it was a Kickstarter smash, landing about $150k. His follow-up Sitpack Zen did even better on the platform, netting nearly $520k. Now JLB's back with another follow-up, although he's apparently vacated the portable seating
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www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ad...An Ode to Wiping Out
Endos, yard sales, slams, whippers, and face-plants are all an important part of learning. It’s time we embraced the wipeout.
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adventureblog.net/2022Doctors in Canada Can Now Prescribe a Visit to a National Park
Last month, that changed for some doctors in Canada, where they now have the ability to make a very unusual prescription.
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www.outsideonline.com/adventure-...The World’s 30 Best National Parks
The parks on this list span six continents and tens of millions of acres, offering excellent fodder for any nature-addicted international traveler looking to jump-start their wanderlust.
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www.holeandcorner.com/long-readsSea Change
Tat goes spear fishing off the boat. The Moken have adapted biologically to their surroundings; the children learn to swim before they walk, and can hold their breath under water for 13 minutes.
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www.fastcompany.com/90724577How to help the people of Ukraine: 7 things you can do right now
Amid one of the biggest geopolitical storms in decades, Ukrainians are crowdsourcing a list of organizations where foreigners can donate.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022Lionel Terray, Mountaineering’s Conqueror of the Impossible
In 1940, when he was 19, Lionel Terray left school to become a farmer and mountain guide.
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adventure.com/nomadic-sea-clown-...At sea with the nomadic clowns who have sailed the Med for 15 years
Part-floating circus, part-nomadic community: The Sea Clown Sailing Circus is a fully-realized exercise in an alternative way of living.
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www.outsideonline.com/cultureMy Family Duties Are Getting in the Way of My Outdoor Aspirations
I want to thru-hike part of the AT or PCT, but I’m the main caregiver in my household
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022Keep (Running) Simple, Stupid
Does anything stay beautiful forever? Trail running can, if you follow the principles of KISS.
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www.sciencefocus.com/natureEverything you wanted to know about the giant squid
It's got loads of arms! And huge eyes! It can fight a sperm whale! Let's hear it for the giant squid.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022A Brief History of Climbing 'The Nose'
Is it climbing’s most iconic route? Don’t know. Probably depends on where you’re from.
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hopscotchtheglobe.com/what-you-n...Is Van Life For You? What You Need to Know About Living in a Van
Living in a van can be so rewarding. But is van life for you? What are the downsides? Find the answers to all your questions here.
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www.sidetracked.com/on-a-single-...On A Single Breath - Freediving
Christina Saenz de Santamaria tells of her freediving experiences in Hawaii and Mexico
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adventure.com/photographing-arct..."More like war photography": Photographing the Arctic during a climate crisis
Is it ethical to visit the Arctic for photography’s sake? For photographer Nori Jemil, it’s about more than just getting a good photograph.
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www.outsideonline.com/cultureThe Ultimate Guide to Fondue
From the perfect pot to the best cheese-sauce recipe, here’s how to throw the best après fondue party
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www.youtube.com/watchA Mile an Hour: Running a different kind of marathon
A different kind of marathon; running one lap an hour, for 24hrs, around my perfectly mile long block.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022Why I'm Giving Up Trail Runners for Hiking Boots
In which the author decides the focus on lightweight gear doesn't extend to his feet.
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www.sidetracked.com/out-westOut West – A Bikerafting Traverse of the Outer Hebrides
A mission to traverse the Outer Hebrides by bike and packraft is almost derailed by savage weather conditions.
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www.youtube.com/watchPan Celtic Race 2021
A great film of an epic event. Over 1200 miles of cycling across some stunning scenery. Beautifully put together.
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futurism.com/the-byteScientists Propose Creating Mechanical Trees to Suck Up Evil Carbon Dioxide
Arizona State University professor Klaus Lackner created mechanical trees to soak up carbon dioxide and mitigate climate change.
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www.core77.com/postsItems Invented to Make Eating in a Car Easy
Eating fast food while sitting in your car is kind of sad, but I still do it.
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www.outsideonline.com/healthLong Runs Train Your Heart, Sprints Train Your Muscles
Different workout styles can get you equally fit, but they affect your body differently—which suggests that you should mix it up
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www.adventure-journal.com/2022Once Near-Extinct Fin Whales Gathering In Huge Numbers Near Antarctica
Melville's "banished and unconquerable Cain of his race” have returned to an old foraging ground in astonishing numbers.
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huckberry.com/journal
The Case For Doing Hard Shit
I recently found myself standing on a windy tarmac 20-miles above the Arctic circle, staring at a plane that was about the size of a Snicker
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vimeo.com/649340619UNDERSTORY - Tongass Documentary
Three women set sail on a 350 mile expedition through Alaska’s massive Tongass National Forest, exploring how clearcut logging in this coastal rainforest could…
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www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle‘If I don’t end up in intensive care, it’s a bonus’: the beauty and pain of being the world’s best endurance swimmer
From jellyfish in the Caribbean to hypothermia in the English Channel, swimming hasn’t been easy for Chloë McCardel – but can feel ‘so wild and free’
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www.outsideonline.com/healthEverything You Need to Know Before Your First Triathlon
Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? We share everything you need to know to help you have a successful first race.
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alastairhumphreys.com/my-most-po...My Most Popular Films of All Time
Here are the most popular films from Alastair Humphrey's YouTube Channel. I hope you enjoy them.
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design-milk.com/nestron-cube-two...Nestron Cube Two Is a Tiny Tech-Optimized Home for Four
Got a field or a bit of land? Nestron Cube Two aims to offer many of the creature comforts and smart home technologies of a full-size house within 279 sq. ft.
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www.thisiscolossal.com/2021A Striking Photo Series Documents the Melting Glaciers Along 4,000 Kilometers of Greenland’s Coast
What began in July 2003 as a single visit to the frigid Ilulissat Icefjord in western Greenland morphed into a years-long project for German photographer Olaf Otto Becker. That initial trip prompted fourteen subsequent voyages to the Arctic coastlines, where he captured monumental glaciers calving
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www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/t...Top 10 island swims
It's missing one for me but I might be slightly biased living on the Isle of Man ;-) Great list of swims though.
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semi-rad.com/2021How I Look Running By Myself Vs. When I Appear In Race Photos
Just a funny post to cheer up the runners out there.
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www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gearDonate Your Used Gear to Help Others Experience the Outdoors
But don’t let your old gear gather dust or go to the landfill. Put it to work doing good when you give it away.
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alastairhumphreys.com/some-good-...Some good books to read about Nature and the Natural World
A list of great reads by adventurer Alastair Humphreys.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021The More Stuff You Have Strapped to Your Pack, the Cooler You Look
Really, it does, so you should be that guy. Wait, are you already that guy?
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www.creativereview.co.uk/north-f...The North Face on where function and fashion collide
Design director Darren Shooter discusses the North Face's rich visual history, its new focus on circularity, and the Gucci collab that broke the internet.
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www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ad...How to Introduce a Friend to the Outdoors
I think these tips could equally be used for how to introduce your kids to the outdoors.
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alastairhumphreys.com/who-i-envy...Who I envy in the Adventure world by Alastair Humphreys
Just a really interesting article which I'm sure many of us can relate to whether it's in the adventure world, or not.
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adventurousink.co.uk/blogsA Manifesto for our Way of Life
Adventurous Ink is more than just a book club. The books we read are a manifestation of our way of life, they shed new light on our experiences and bring new perspectives to bear.
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www.outsideonline.com/adventure-...Everything You Need to Know About Staying Fresh on a Road Trip
Vanlifers share their secrets for fending off the stink (with or without finding a shower)
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021An Ultrarunning Dad Reflects on What Really Matters (Hint: Not FKTs)
Trevor Fuchs has had plenty of stations in life to ponder: Is this what it’s all about? Is this what matters? As a dad, he has his answer.
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mymodernmet.com/miami-beach-reef...A 7 Mile Long Underwater Sculpture Park in Miami
What a great idea to fuse, art, environment and people. Hat tip to Hiut Denim for the link.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021Well, This is a Cycling Film Masterpiece
Short, atmospheric and just beautiful.
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www.sidetracked.com/around-the-l...Around The Long Island
Another one to add to the bucket list... Just a stunning part of the world - a circumnavigation of South Uist by packraft and fatbike
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vimeo.com/332023095Dark Peak Fell Runners; 'Excellence Through Misadventure.'
"There's some nutters in there..." A beautifully shot short film following The Dark Peak Fell Runners based in Sheffield, UK.
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www.youtube.com/watchHow to Learn How to Surf
This is a movie about bad surfers on the long, painful road to becoming OK surfers.
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alastairhumphreys.com/cycle-4000...How to Cycle 40,000 miles Round the World in 1000 Words
I am not a cyclist. I'm not very brave. I didn't have much cash. I didn't have the best gear. I'm still rubbish at fixing my bike. Here then is how I cycled round the world.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021Enjoy a Meditative Hike and Scramble in Snowdonia
No music, no narration, just the sounds of two feet hiking.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021The World's Deepest Lake Is Astonishing in the Winter Freeze
Stunning two-minute video of Lake Baikal, a rift lake in Siberia.
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adventureblog.net/2021The Search for Shackleton's Lost Ship Resumes in 2022
There's not an adventure story like it. Not even a fictional story comes close to what Shackleton and the crew went through. Let's hope they can find the ship!
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www.outsideonline.com/cultureThe Pandemic Moved Classrooms Outside. Let’s Keep It That Way.
How good would this be for our kids. For something that has caused such loss and upheaval, it would be nice if a positive legacy remained.
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alastairhumphreys.com/how-does-a...How does an 'Adventurer' get so much Time away from their family to go on Adventures? A confession...
Mmmm - I guess you're already thinking 'I bet it's not as easy as it sounds'. And you'd be right.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021Why Open Water Swimming Can Make You Smarter
As a lover of the sea this is great news. I'm no longer escaping the kids - I'm training my brain.
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www.adventure-journal.com/2021Meet The Chain-Smoking, Cave-Dwelling Godfather of Ultralight Camping
What a character. An adventurer. An entrepreneur. An icon. Whether you've heard of Millican Dalton or not - this is a great account of an "historical badass".
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