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    Adventure Travel Advice, Please

    Hello, My daughter will be studying abroad in the Galapagos Islands a few months from now. I am considering getting her a policy from Global Rescue, Ripcord, MedJet Assist or some similar travel insurance company. Also, from what I've read on the web, cell phone service can be spotty in...
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    Exped Dura 8R Sleeping Pad - 50% off at REI

    The Exped Dura 8R is 50% off at REI until November 20. It's certainly not an ultralight sleeping pad, but it generally receives very good reviews. Unfortunately, it does not appear to qualify for any additional discounts. Exped Dura 8R at REI
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    Kuiu Sale - Question

    I see that Kuiu is having a Presidents' Day sale, but the duffel bags are full price. Can anyone tell me if these bags are typically discounted at a certain time of year? I'm looking to do some destination-type trips in the coming years. Are these good bags, and are there other brands I...
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    To Hoody or Not to Hoody

    That is the question. Generally, I've always worn cold weather outerwear for outdoors use that has a hood. The advantages are obvious. Now, every piece in a layering system can be had with a hood. Outer shell or insulated coat with hood, puffy with hood, mid layer with hood and base layer...
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    Do Fly Rods Degrade with Age?

    Hello, I am looking to add a few more fly rods to my quiver, and I often see older, classic, used rods (SP, RPL, GLX, G Series, etc.) for sale at decent prices. Some of these rods are probably close to 30 years old or more. I usually find these older rods to suit my casting style and ability...
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    Anyone Quit Hunting and Then Start Again?

    Hello, I hope I'm not violating any rules of decorum too terribly, but this post will simultaneously serve as my FNG introduction and pose a question to the members. Probably like many of us, I started hunting with my dad as a kid here in PA. Basically, if there was season on something, we got...
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