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Steve Wilde is the current owner of TakeOutdoors and an outdoors lover who believes everyone can benefit from fresh air and open spaces. His experience comes from years of hiking and camping, including a month living on the beach in a tent, a backpacking trip across Puerto Rico, and countless childhood adventures under the stars. His mission is simple. Help people enjoy the outdoors, feel confident exploring, and reconnect with nature in a way that feels real and accessible. When he is not working on TakeOutdoors, you can usually find him out on a trail enjoying the quiet.

Rab Ridge Raider Review

When you are hiking solo through the mountains, you don’t want your pack weighed down by a heavy tent. What you need is a lightweight bivy that is perfect for a minimalist that just needs a durable and waterproof shelter. The Rab Ridge Raider is a very roomy bivouac with a small footprint that you […]

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Eureka Spitfire 2 Review

If you’re looking for a solid backpacking tent, it can be difficult to find one that is the perfect combination of portable, comfortable, and durable. It can definitely be a mixed bag with backpacking tents. You don’t want to be disappointed in your tent in the middle of the wilderness. If you peg yourself as

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Hilleberg Anjan 2 Review

If you’re looking for a three season tent that will perform well in inclement weather, you should start your search with an Anjan Tent. Pronounced similar to “onion,” the makers of the Anjan 2 wanted to develop one of the most dependable backpacking tents for non-snow environments. My Hilleberg Anjan 2 review finds that what

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