As more families hit the road in 2021 instead of flying, road trip safety and planning are key, especially if you have an RV rental, or are thinking of buying an RV. Here are some safety tips to keep you and your family safe while […]
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There are a lot of reasons we may need help in the back country hunting. Slipping on a damp log and rolling an ankle, falling during a stream crossing, and getting hypothermia, even medical reasons like a heart attack happen every hunting season. As much […]
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Standing at an imposing 6’6”, founder of Happy Grizzly Adventures, Stacy Bare wasn’t always a “big adventure” guy. Sure, he grew up like most young boys in 1980’s America, exploring the outdoors immediately around his home on the South Dakota moraine. But in his youth, […]
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She loves the outdoors, but her anxiety prevents her from living the outdoor lifestyle she craves. Learn how with the help of the Bivy Stick, Kelly felt connected and safe, when she was hiking outside of cell phone service.
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ACR Bivy Stick Satellite Communication Device Proves Vital to this Survivor’s Cautionary Tale Fort Lauderdale, FL on August 26, 2021 – On May 16th, what was planned to be a fun weekend hike turned into anything but that. Thanks to the 2 Way Iridium Satellite […]
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The climb to West Lake was harder than David expected. Despite a decent night’s sleep, a solid hot breakfast and decent morning weather, he started losing the mental game that backpacking demands we play. The elevation was affecting his breathing and tiring him out. His […]
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Safety and survival specialist expands and diversifies life-saving product portfolio with addition of Bivy, a two-way satellite communication device and app. ACR Electronics, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Bivy, a privately-held satellite communication device and outdoor adventure app provider. The agreement enables safety and […]
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This summer, Bivy founder, Vance Cook, took a trip to Peru to explore the Amazon Jungle. Sitting near the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos, he stayed at the Treehouse Lodge, which can only be accessed via boat or airplane. One of the best parts […]
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By Michael Polletta Stop searching for comfort and security “Isn’t that what that guy in Utah was doing when he had to cut his arm off?” my coworker asked after I explained what I did during our four days off. My coworkers and I […]
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By Kevin DeVries When it comes to the outdoors, superlatives sell. So-and-so is the best skier in the world. This particular sleeping pad is the lightest thing on the market. The Pacific Crest Trail is the most scenic thru-hike out there. White Pine Lake, in […]
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Words by Eva Glasrud, Photos by Justin Smith Ridiculous things happen at Half Dome. The very first time I did this 20-ish mile hike — all uphill one way, all downhill the other, with a glorious flat-ish spot in the middle — I was brand […]
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By Amber McDaniel “How’s your highball head?” I had been bubbling about my excitement for our upcoming trip to Bishop to a seasoned climber buddy when he broke my excitement with a question I didn’t know how to answer. After all, I’d never climbed higher […]
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