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June 18, 2017
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Gear Review : Black Diamond Liquid Point GTX Shell

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
May 24, 2017
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Gear Review : Salomon Wayfarer Utility Pant

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
April 8, 2017

Gear Review : Mountain Hardwear Ozonic 70 Outdry Backpack

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 25 Comments
May 26, 2016
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Leading and Planning for the Outdoors

By Chris Istace | Outdoors | One Comment
May 10, 2016

Becoming a Backpacker in 5 Steps

By Chris Istace | Outdoors | No Comments
October 27, 2015
Going On A Solo Adventure

Going On A Solo Adventure

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Road Trips | No Comments
April 29, 2015
Association Peak Scramble

A Thwarted Association Peak Scramble

By Chris Istace | Backpacking, Outdoors | No Comments
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