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Boots for the Slop

Scott Oeth November 3, 2019

It’s that time of year again—mud, rain, snow, and freezing rain. When you’re outdoors (or walking the city streets) in the next few weeks, keep your feet dry and happy. Here are a few trail-tested options we wear to keep our dogs from barking.

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In Trail Tested Tags L.L. Bean, Bean Boots, XtraTufs, Tingleys, Winter camping gear, wet weather boots, Winter gear, winter camping resource
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Bunny Boots: Fail-Safe Winter Footwear

Scott Oeth January 19, 2018

When I want to keep my feet warm in arctic conditions, there's one big, clunky, rubbery pair of clodhoppers that I always wear--my Bunny Boots! 

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In Trail Tested Tags Bunny boots, vapor barrier, black Bunny Boots, Mouse Boots, Mickeys, military surplus boots, mukluks, Steger mukluks, Tingley's, Winter boots, cold weather clothing, Winter camping gear, winter camping resource
11 Comments

Knives for Canoe Camping

Scott Oeth June 8, 2015

After years of canoeing through countless miles of lakes and rivers, I put together a must-have set of knives for canoe camping—check it out!

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In Trail Tested, BMP Bootcamp Tags canoe camping, knives, camping knives, best canoe camping knife, knife, Mors
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Danner Mountain Light II Boots

Scott Oeth March 19, 2015

Looking for a new hiking boot? Check out my review of Danner Mountain Lt boots--solid, American-made boots designed to last a lifetime!

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In Trail Tested Tags Danner boots, Danner Mountain Light hiking boots, SuperFeet insoles, hiking boots, hiking
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D-handle Saw: The Unexpected Go-to Camp Saw

Scott Oeth September 22, 2014

My last-minute purchase of a D-handle saw turned out to be a great one! Check out why the D-handle saw has unexpectedly become my go-to camp saw on a lot of my trips.

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In Trail Tested Tags Fiskars saw, D-handle saw, camp saw, camping saw, winter camping resource
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Buck Knife: Tuning Up an American Icon

Scott Oeth September 3, 2014

2014 marked the 50th anniversary of an American icon--the Buck Folding Hunter knife! Check out my review, and see why I'm not giving it up.

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In Trail Tested Tags Bo Duke, Duke boys, Duke boys knife, Buck knife, Buck 110, Buck folding knife, buck hunter knife, canoe camping knife
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Therm-a-rest NeoAir Dream Sleeping Pad

Linda Hardin August 27, 2014

After a sleepless Labor Day weekend, I was ready to give up camping forever. Until Scott made me try the Therm-a-rest NeoAir Dream. Check out my review of this luxury camping pad, and then add it to your Christmas list.

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In Trail Tested Tags Therm-a-rest sleeping pad, Thermarest camping pad, NeoAir Dream sleeping pad
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Protect Yer Paws!

Scott Oeth August 12, 2014

Protect your hands--one of the most valuable tool in the outdoors--with reliable and functional camping gloves. Check out some of the gloves that have a permanent place in my pack basket.

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In Trail Tested Tags work gloves, camping gloves, leather gloves, hiking gloves, hiking
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I Need Rehab! Chop-Chop!

Scott Oeth June 17, 2014

In the hands of a skilled user, the axe can be an incredibly valuable tool on the trail and in camp. I recently restored two axes I found at local garage sales. Check out the before and after--the results were pretty incredible!

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In Trail Tested Tags axe restoration, Plumb axe, Craftsman axe
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Toyota 4x4s Take Over Kauai!

Scott Oeth April 29, 2014

It didn't take long after touching down in Kauai to realize that hands-down, the locals' vehicle of choice is a Toyota 4x4! Made us feel right at home given that our adventures begin and end in the seats of a well-worn, trail-tested Toyota 4Runner.

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In Trail Tested Tags Toyota 4x4, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Kauai Toyotas, Kauai
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At Bull Moose Patrol, we believe every outdoor adventure offers excitement and education. We hope our adventures—and misadventures—inspire you to revel in the world around you.

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