60 News Posts

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  What first-time entrants in our kayak fishing tournaments should expect
  Published : 2018-10-13 16:55:26 | Categories : News and Reviews

  Thinking about entering a kayak fishing tournament but not sure what to expect? We break it down . . .

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  Stay Not-Lost with our No-Battery-Required Maps
  Published : 2018-10-10 08:31:21 | Categories : News and Reviews

  GPS-based maps on a screen are great, until something goes wrong. Paper maps have deservedly passed the test of time, and we have a lot of them at our store

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  We sell a lot of used gear - for a lot of good reasons
  Published : 2018-10-08 17:00:24 | Categories : News and Reviews

  Retired rental gear and consignments at our store are a great way to save serious bucks on your camping and backpacking equipment needs.

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  How to shop for a great pair of hiking shoes
  Published : 2018-10-03 21:51:17 | Categories : News and Reviews

  With a name like Shewmaker, I better know a thing or two about shoes . . . .

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  How to eat well in the wilderness
  Published : 2018-09-30 15:46:29 | Categories : News and Reviews

  Not quite Mama's cooking, but can be better than you expect . . .

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  Preset Camping Packages are Back!
  Published : 2018-09-28 15:44:49 | Categories : News and Reviews

  After a decade of resistance, we saw the light . . . .

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  How we finance kayaks and other outdoor gear purchases
  Published : 2018-09-23 18:40:15 | Categories : News and Reviews

  For those that want to enjoy outdoor gear right away and not tie up cash or current credit lines, we have some options . . . .

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  We test drive the new Riot Mako 12 and price/feature compare to Hobie
  Published : 2018-09-22 12:34:00 | Categories : News and Reviews

  We now carry a kayak line with a great combination of value and performance - Riot Kayaks. Here's a comparison to a Hobie model so you can see which one is best for your needs and budget.

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