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Reviews of the latest outdoor adventure gear and lifestyle gadgets from our testing grounds in Northern California

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Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags by Trail and Kale

onDecember 1, 2022

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags | Lightweight, Warm & Cozy Options For Camping On A Trail OR Traveling The World

The best backpacking sleeping bags for traveling and camping, including synthetic and ultralight down bags, plus how to choose the best one for you.

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Nike Cyber Week Deals chosen by Trail and Kale

Alastair

onNovember 26, 2022

Nike Cyber Week Deals 2022 – Top Picks From This Year’s Sale

Nike’s Cyber Monday sale for 2022 is actually a Cyber Week sale, starting 11/26 and ending 11/29! In this year’s Nike Cyber Week sale…

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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads by Trail and Kale 2

Helen

onNovember 23, 2022

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads For Thru-Hikes, Weekends and Overseas Travels

These are the best backpacking sleeping pads for wherever in the world you are going - from weekends near home to round the world travels.

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5 Min Read

LARQ Interchangeable Filter Purifier Caps and How To Use Them by Trail and Kale

Alastair

onNovember 21, 2022

LARQ’s Interchangeable Filter & Purifier Caps Provide Endless Options For Water Purification

LARQ's interchangeable water bottle filter & purifier caps is the ultimate clean water processing system on the go. Learn why and how to use them.

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6 Min Read

Solo Stove Pi Fire Review The firepit pizza oven by Trail and Kale featured

Alastair

onNovember 21, 2022

Solo Stove Firepit Pizza Oven Review: The Bonfire Pi Fire

The Pi Fire firepit pizza oven takes your Solo Stove up a level, converting your smokeless firepit into a stone-baked pizza oven.

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Nike Black Friday Deals chosen by Trail and Kale

Alastair

onNovember 19, 2022

Nike Black Friday Deals 2022 – Top Picks From This Year’s Sale

Our favorite discounted Nike running shoes and apparel in the 2022 Nike Black Friday Sale, plus get an extra 20% off select styles with this…

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Anker 757 PowerHouse portable power station

Alastair

onNovember 18, 2022

The Anker 757 PowerHouse Portable Power Station Is A Total Beast – Here’s Why We Rate It So Highly

We've got a discount code for Anker's flagship portable power station just for you! <b><i>Learn why we love the Anker 757 PowerHouse</i></b>,…

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2 Min Read

Alastair

onNovember 16, 2022

Shokz NEW OpenRun Pro Mini Has Everything In Their Best-Selling Wireless Headphones, In A Smaller Package

Shokz latest OpenRun Pro Mini is a smaller version of their best-selling bone conduction sport headphones. Here's what you NEED to know.

8 Min Read

Helen

onNovember 13, 2022

The Best Silicone Wedding Bands for Men and Women With Active Lifestyles

The best silicone wedding bands that are a safer alternative to metal rings for men and women with active lifestyles, including watersports,…

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Best Camping Gifts For Outdoor Lovers cool camping accessories

Alastair

onNovember 10, 2022

Best Camping Gifts For Outdoor Lovers

This year's best camping gifts for outdoor enthusiasts who LOVE the great outdoors! Useful camping gear like hammocks, sleeping bags & MORE!

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Kammok Outpost hammock stand Featured on Trail and Kale

Alastair

onNovember 3, 2022

Say Hello To The Kammok Outpost: The Ultimate Vehicle-Mounted Hammock Stand

What makes the Kammok Outpost the ultimate vehicle-mounted hammock stand for off-grid adventures.

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3 Min Read

Grayl UltraPress Titanium review Trail and Kale

Alastair

onNovember 2, 2022

The Grayl UltraPress Titanium Is Here And It’s SO Much More Than A Water Filter Bottle

In this first look Grayl UltraPress Titanium review I go over the key features of this premium Titanium water filter / purifier bottle for…

8 Min Read

Best Down Booties and slippers Trail and Kale

Alastair

onOctober 25, 2022

Best Down Booties and Slippers for Camping, Backpacking & Van Life

The best insulated down and synthetic booties for camping, backpacking, skiing, van life and wearing at home to keep feet warm in winter.

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BioLite Firepit Review featured Trail and Kale

Alastair

onOctober 24, 2022

Biolite FirePit+ Review: This Smokeless Firepit Means More Fun Evenings Outdoors

Biolite Firepit+ review including the key features, pros, cons and our experience using this ingenious smokeless firepit.

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2 Min Read

Alastair

onOctober 24, 2022

Rumpl Nanoloft Flame Review: YES! A Fire-Resistant Puffy Blanket, Finally!

Stain, water and fire-resistant, why choose these insulated Rumpl Nanoloft Flame blankets vs. other Rumpl puffy blankets.

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Aventon Aventure Review new trail and kale

Alastair

onOctober 20, 2022

Aventon Aventure Review: This Ebike Is An All-Terrain Beast

This Aventon Aventure Review is for anyone wanting to put fun back into their rides. With 4" fat tires + 80mm forks this ebike cruises all terrains.

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Puffin Koozies Review red lumberjack Trail and Kale

Helen

onOctober 19, 2022

Puffin Koozies: Cool Beverage Jackets For Your Drink

These Puffin koozies are the only beverage jacket your drink should be wearing, plus why they make such great (affordable) gifts.

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Aventon Soltera Review electric bike new Trail and Kale

Alastair

onOctober 11, 2022

Aventon Soltera Review: This Stylish, Lightweight E-Bike Is Something Else!

This stylish, maneuverable commuter e-bike had a ton of surprises for me while testing! City commuters, this Aventon Soltera Review is for you!

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