Reviews

Gear Makers on Kickstarter

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How many times have you been in the woods and realized your gear could be better, or even thought of new gear. MORE >

Review: Pro Bar Sweet & Savory Meal Bars

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It’s no secret that energy bars are the work horse that see us through to the end of the trail.  MORE >

Gear Review: Katadyn Basecamp

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Yes, you could drink from the lake and you’ll probably live to tell about it. MORE >

UpNorthica Reads: Hiking the North Shore

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Thinking of heading to the North Shore this summer? Here’s a guide to some of the best hiking to be found. MORE >

Review: Komforte Chockolates

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On the trail, it’s no secret that chocolate is one of the four basic food groups.  MORE >

Review: The New Boundary Waters and Quetico Fishing Guide

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The cool days of May usher in the fishing season in the Boundary Waters.  Are you ready? MORE >

UpNorthica Eats: Outdoor Herbivore Blackened Quinoa

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Yes, we all love smoked jerky and cheese, but wouldn’t it be nice to mix it up a bit?  You know, go a bit gourmet?  Good eating for the food-challenged set.  MORE >

UpNorthica Reviews: Suunto A-30 Compass

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So, you’ve got your June permit in hand and your route pretty well mapped. But have you figured out how you’re going to navigate your way around that endless horizon of water? MORE >

Three Good Reads for Winter Campers

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We recently unearthed some helpful books for winter campers.  And since ‘preparedness’ is the key word for winter camping, we felt these might make nice additions to our library. Read on; they may demand a spot in yours too.

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UpNorthica Reviews: Mutha Hubba HP 3 Person Tent

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Dump us out in the woods with a match and strip us naked, but for heavens sake, make sure you leave us with MSR’s Mutha Hubba Tent HP.

Satisfying our wishes and expectations, this tent would be roomy for two and cozy (in a good way) for three people. MORE >