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Everyone want’s to know what’s on Skip’s list.  As an all-around outdoors guy – Skip is hoping for fishing and hiking gear as well as a cool new fleece pullover.  Read on to see what Skip likes!   The TFO Professional 8 weight rod is the perfect tool to go out and catch some redfishRead more

  John:  For Christmas this year, I mostly want things that I use when I am kayak fishing.  I’m looking forward to getting some of these great gifts!   Troutmasters Too:  Jerald Horst’s latest book details how 13 of the most-popular fishing guides catch speckled trout day in, day out. Trout Masters Too: How theRead more

This fall, we have introduced to P&P a lineup of GPS units specifically designed for outdoor navigation. All units can use downloadable maps and are designed to help you stay found in the field. We will show you the differences in the models and help you understand the function of the unit you select. WeRead more

The Apollo lantern is coming in for a landing. It can stand on its own three legs or hang from the center of the tent. Set the mood with its dimming capability. It might get lonely if you forget to pick up its friend NRG. The NRG is a rechargeable battery kit that is compatibleRead more

Let’s face it: We all hate to wait. The Journey is everything I am looking for in a water purifier: LCD readout makes it easy to determine battery life and when water is purified UV sterilization process takes 90 seconds, instead of 30 minutes – 4 hours No pumping, and (almost) no waitingRead more

For several years, Becky and I have used a lightweight backpacking quilt in place of our traditional sleeping bags. Quilts are a strong trend in the world of ultra light weight backpacking – and for good reason! A well made backpacking quilt is lighter and more comfortable than a normal sleeping bag. By eliminating allRead more

This Swiss made product delivers all the benefits of a lightweight, durable, eco-friendly, leak-proof water bottle in a subtly, sophisticated style. Extruded from a single piece of aluminum and coated with a patented secret formula liner, this water bottle will not leach anything harmful into your beverage. It will not give your beverage any plasticRead more

I love these pants because of the amazing stretchy super comfortable fit. These pants stretch – making riding my bike to work a breeze. After we’re done, they look good enough to for John to take me out to eat at Antoni’s, Guamas or Hub City Diner. They are so comfortable that I could evenRead more

Ya’ll know that I love using a tarp, but we’re going with a tent for our thru hike of the Colorado Trail. The Seedhouse SL has plenty of room for Becky and I and has a large vestibule placed in front of the tent. I like the Vestibule in front so that I can cookRead more

This is my favorite new thing because of its sheer versatility. It’s easy to use this jacket in the fall and spring months because its breathability and lack of insulation keep you from being overheated. The Inertia peak is perfect for layering with just enough room for light to midweight fleece or (my other fave)Read more