Author: Michael Lanza
Review: Outdoor Research Refuge Hooded Jacket
Breathable Insulated Jacket Outdoor Research Refuge Hooded Jacket $199, 1 lb. 2 oz. (men’s medium)...
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Tent Flap With A View: 25 Favorite Backcountry Campsites
The Big Outside creator and former Backpacker magazine Northwest Editor Michael Lanza’s picks for the best backcountry campsites in America.
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How to Apply for a National Park Backcountry Permit
By Michael Lanza You want to backpack in Yosemite, Grand Teton, Glacier, Zion, Grand Canyon, Rocky...
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