Long Distance Hiking Made Simple – on the Blog!

Let’s face it, while Yeti coolers and tumblers have a lot of great features, the (higher) cost, manufacturer or retailer locations may be holding you back from investing in a Yeti.

Whatever the reason, if you love traveling, camping, and spending time in the great outdoors, check out these hard and soft sided Yeti cooler alternatives to help keep your snacks and adult beverages fresh and in reach, wherever you go.

Plus, find great cooler accessories like reusable ice packs and insulated tumblers to go with your cooler or gift them to your outdoorsy friends.

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Maybe it’s just me, but as an outdoorsy girl, I would love nothing more than a stocking stuffed with new hiking gadgets and gear.

If you have a hiker in your house, here are 10 awesome stocking stuffers for hikers to give you some ideas to help fill theirs up.

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A ferro rod (short for ferrocerium) is a great addition to any hikers first aid kit or stash of emergency supplies. You should always have a way to start a fire while backpacking or traveling in the wilderness. While ferro rods have a small learning curve and take some practice to master using, they ultimately last longer and are more reliable than matches or a lighter.

I also always keep one tiny box of waterproof matches in all my packs, but as I said, sometimes matches don’t work well or it’s possible to run out of them if you’re stuck out in the wilderness for an extended period of time.

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