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Best Passive Cool Box – 2021 Buyers Guide

Best Cool Box

Two weeks ago, we looked at travel refrigerators; the idea was that you took your chilled food with you on your camping trip and kept the refrigerator cool by using a solar panel. This is an excellent strategy for a week-long holiday, but if you’re just going for an overnight stay, surely it would be …

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Five Benefits of Pull-Ups To Help You Carry Your Backpack

benefits of pull ups

Exercise is great for you. It has been proven time and time again. Exercise releases endorphins which make you happier, get your blood moving, helps to burn excess fat, and can help you fight illnesses, and even live longer. But what are some benefits of specific workouts? Pull-ups have several great benefits that can positively …

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10 Health Benefits of Horse Riding To Keep You In Shape This Summer

Benefits of Horse Riding

Horseback riding may not seem like an activity that would pack a full case of benefits since it appears fairly simple and not physically challenging. However, there are plenty of physical and mental benefits that accompany the sport. The benefits of horse riding spread a wide range, from increased muscular development and growth to mental …

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Best Bivvy Sack For 2020: This is What I Take It In My Daysack

best bivvy sack

When I’m in the countryside for an overnight walking trip, taking a full-blown tent is hardly worth it, especially in the summer. It’s often Two-kilos of weight that I just don’t feel the need to carry. I have looked at buying an Ultra-Light tent in the past, and in all honesty, I had thought about …

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How Long Does It Take to Climb Ben Nevis

How Long Does It Take to Climb Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles with a summit of 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) above sea level. The summit is the highest land in any direction for 459 miles (739 km). The mountain is also a very popular destination with hikers attracting an estimated 100,000 ascents each year with climbers looking …

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Gear: Garmin eTrex 32x Handheld GPS Navigator Review

Garmin eTrex 32x Handheld GPS Navigator Review

Without a GPS device, it is nearly impossible to successfully complete a smooth hiking trip. In earlier days, hikers used to carry paper maps and compasses to find there way around the countryside, however since the introduction of GPS units into the market in the early 90’s, taking a handheld GPS unit with you into …

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