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New Feature: GearBacker

May 10, 2012 Andy Leave a comment Blog, Gear

What’s better than new gear love? Showing some love to the geniuses who invent it! MORE >

Gear Giveaway: His & Hers UpNorthica T-Shirts

April 30, 2012 Andy 8 Comments Blog, Gear

UPDATE: Our two winners are Vicki Hans and Ryan Fox. Congrats, and thanks to all who entered! MORE >

UpNorthica T-Shirts Are Here! Nab Yourself One for Free

March 8, 2012 Andy 3 Comments Gear

Just in time for Canoecopia, we’ve uncrated a batch of UpNorthica schwag. MORE >

March Gear Giveaway: Swedish FireSteel 2.0

March 5, 2012 Andy 18 Comments Gear

UPDATE: Our winner for the giveaway is Brian Smith. Congrats, Brian! MORE >

Ultra-light Solo Camping Trip

March 2, 2012 Pam 4 Comments Blog, Camping, Food, Gear, Hiking, Survival Skills, Winter Sports

“The trail is un-groomed—no one has been out there all winter—and the snow is pretty deep”. Those were the words the park ranger told me when I inquired about camping at their lone, backpacking site. MORE >

Helsport Valhall

February 9, 2012 Andy 2 Comments Blog, Gear

By Odin’s Raven! this large basecamp tent did catch our eye. Step inside and hear what we’ve learned about it. MORE >

January Giveaway: Smartwool Cuffed Beanie

January 30, 2012 Pam 10 Comments Blog, Gear

UPDATE: Hats off to reader “carl9son”, the winner of the Smartwool beanie. Thanks for entering, everyone. Hang in there for next month’s giveaway. MORE >