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Cleaning your outdoor gear

June 16, 2022July 17, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

With how Hot it is in Arizona and how sweaty of a person I am. I am constantly sweating through my outdoor clothes and gear in general. Below are some of the tips and tricks I use to keep my gear clean and ready for the next adventure. Laundry Striping Laundry Striping became popular during … Continue reading Cleaning your outdoor gear

Avoiding Stink Outdoors

March 7, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / 1 Comment

While you may think the title says it all, as an overly sweaty person one of my biggest struggles going outdoors for multiple days is how smelly I get. While I have learned to live with it to a point, it makes it really hard to convince your significance other to share a tent for … Continue reading Avoiding Stink Outdoors

Gear Review – Altra Lone Peak Hiker Hiking Boots

February 15, 2022July 17, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

Are you looking for a new pair of boots to take you hiking each weekend? Looking for boots that can pull double duty for hiking and trail running? Do you have fat feet that seem to not fit in normal boots? Look no further than the Altra Lone Peak Hiker Boots. Built for trail running … Continue reading Gear Review – Altra Lone Peak Hiker Hiking Boots

5 Best East Valley Hikes

February 4, 2022February 3, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

The East Valley has some of the best hikes in the Phoenix Metro area. Continue reading to find out 5 of our top hikes and why we like them so much. 1. Flatiron Via Siphon Draw Trail #53 - Tonto National ForestLength: 6 Miles RoundtripDifficulty: Moderate to Challenging Season: Spring, WinterTime: 4-6 Hours Hours This … Continue reading 5 Best East Valley Hikes

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January 31, 2022February 3, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

The goal of Expedition Southwest is to inspire you to get out and explore. Featuring blog post from two buddies located around the Southwest US. Trip reports, Gear Reviews, and Hot Tips on how to get out and explore via your feet, two wheels, four wheels, and paddle power.Read a bit more about what makes Expedition … Continue reading First Post

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