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August 11, 2016

Merrell Moab, An Affordable Hiking Boot That Is Great For Beginners

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July 25, 2016

Marmot Kompressor Plus is Functional, Packable, and Amazingly Light Weight Day Pack

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Gear is an important part of anything you do outdoors. I have to spend more money on gear than I like.

I think that many outdoor blogs, websites, and magazines push gear that isn’t necessary. For most of my life and outdoor pursuits I have had to make due with pieced together and used gear.

I am not here to push gear guys. I am here to share my experiences and reviews of outdoor, survival, fitness, and multimedia gear. You are going to see the same gear I use when I explore. Get reviews of the same fitness gear I use when I am working out. You will also get information on the gear I use in the field when I am making videos, recording audio, and taking pictures.

I will let you know when it is okay to get by on used gear, when it is okay to use a gear hack, and most importantly when I recommend dropping some coin on necessary gear. Expect honest real world reviews of equipment. Let’s Gear Up!

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Howdy Explorers. I am Bear Gallagher Cole, the Wild West Explorer - I was Born & Raised in the Grand Canyon National Park and have been to the bottom over 100 times. I am a Certified Wilderness First Responder, ACE Personal Trainer, Web Professional, and Audio Engineer. I focus on getting people Outdoors, Healthy, and Motivated to enjoy every day they get. You can keep up with me @ WildWestExplorer.com and BearCole.com.
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Baby Tree 🌲 #pine Baby Tree 🌲 #pine
Out exploring again. I love hiking around Flagstaf Out exploring again. I love hiking around Flagstaff and catching the peaks from so many different views. At this point I think I have seen them from every possible angle, and it still never gets old. These mountains are such an important place spiritually, and I’m lucky to enjoy them. If you are ever out exploring in this part of the world, please remember these mountains are not just a place to ski, hike, ride your bike, or play. You are walking in a place with huge significance to people. This is a spiritual place, and deserves your respect and protection. Give love to this place and you can feel it come right back to you. #sanfranciscopeaks
Foot traffic only from this point on. Foot traffic only from this point on.
Why so angry #miniwolf? @akaithekleekai Why so angry #miniwolf? @akaithekleekai
#flashback to hiking with my favorite hiking buddy #flashback to hiking with my favorite hiking buddy. This guy is way bigger now, and a pro hiker, but I remember his first few hikes through the #sanfranciscopeaks with me.
Yup, let’s go up there! Some nice rock formation Yup, let’s go up there! Some nice rock formations in the #sanfranciscopeaks
@akaithekleekai was loving the snow on our hike to @akaithekleekai was loving the snow on our hike today!
How many of you use the #cairnapp . I am going to How many of you use the #cairnapp . I am going to use Cairn just for the Safety Circle function. Really cool when we are going out for a few. If you have used, any hints or tips? I am not affiliated with this company in any way - just asking advice from you guys who might have used on a hike before. 🤠
Please let it warm up just a bit so I can jump in! Please let it warm up just a bit so I can jump in!
My buddy and me @akaithekleekai My buddy and me @akaithekleekai
No hike for my bday and valentines this year due t No hike for my bday and valentines this year due to weather. We made a quick loop around Buffalo Park right as the storm settled and beat it home. There was a seriously cold wind from the Northwest. The hard wind blowing against us just made for a better workout. Got some good snow fall so we can’t complain.
My puppo Mealle is ashamed of you for leaving your My puppo Mealle is ashamed of you for leaving your trash out in beautiful nature. She is so ashamed she won’t even look at you! Properly dispose of your trash or me and Mealle properly dispose of you ❤️ Capisce?
Tree #wildwestexplorer Tree #wildwestexplorer
Another hike in the books - let’s go home and ea Another hike in the books - let’s go home and eat! #hikelife
Sound on for water vibes. Perfect reflections in a Sound on for water vibes. Perfect reflections in a pool of slowly moving water. #reflections
Things keep changing, but one thing remains true: Things keep changing, but one thing remains true: Real Men, and Real Cacti aren’t afraid to wear pink. #pink
Dreaming about some #adventure Dreaming about some #adventure
Way up on a hill in the rain and overlooking the # Way up on a hill in the rain and overlooking the #vermillioncliffs
Snow was higher than the doors on our #jeep #haoli Snow was higher than the doors on our #jeep #haoligirl . Couldn’t open! I had to scrape snow to get in and warm her up. Time for some adventure. #snow
Ummm - it’s going to take some digging before we Ummm - it’s going to take some digging before we go out 4 wheeling this weekend 🤠 I love #mountainlife
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