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In this article, we’re talking about camping essentials for a beginner outdoorsman. Camping has a lot of appeal to it. Getting off the grid, spending time in nature, and being self-sufficient for a while. The problem for many beginners is that it’s all a little overwhelming. Definitely one of the most common questions is “what should I bring camping?” Don’t worry, we’re here for you! This guide is all about the essential camping gear for your trip....

Movie posters are an important part of the marketing process when it comes to new films. While everyone waits in anticipation for the trailer, it’s the movie poster that first perks your interest. Unlike trailers, which usually give away too much of a film’s plot or show the best scenes, a movie poster leaves you guessing about what the film is really about. The most famous movie posters tease the cast and offer small details about the film....

From the very start, The North Face has been about the outdoors in a major way. Despite the ironic setting of a beach town slightly above sea level, they have been serious about their approach and execution since 1966. Beginning as an outdoor retail store, The North Face would advance and adapt over the years into what we know of it as today. This tenacity makes it obvious where the company motto of Never Stop Exploring came from....

With close to one-thousand exhibits in total, there was indeed a lot to see at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2019. Luckily, I’ve got your guide to the coolest pieces of gear below! Welcome to the second part of the series! From camping gear to skiing and snowboarding equipment, footwear, outerwear and so on, this year’s show just about had it all. As expected, the most prominent brands could be found on the floor; though, a few of my personal favorites won’t be making an appearance until the next show comes around....

While athleisure has been “a thing” for years now, this way of dressing continues to gain popularity. From Louis Vuitton to Primark, just about every brand has an athleisure line. During the Covid-19 pandemic, when we were on lockdown and quarantining, it was tough to find someone who wasn’t wearing sweats and athleisure of some fashion. Sometimes it was the same pair of adidas sweatpants for the 10th day in a row (not that there’s anything wrong with that)....

Most audiophiles would agree that music always sounds better on vinyl, but they aren’t the only ones buying record players these days. Despite the advancements in digital technologies, these traditional devices are still very much in, and the diversity on the market has even increased throughout the last couple of years. Whether it is college students looking for affordable entertainment options, homeowners looking for a timeless piece of decoration, or professional DJs, record players are available for everyone....

Well, summertime is definitely here. How do I judge that? Well, I can’t stop sweating, I’m trading pants for shorts, motivation is at an all-time low, and I’m spending any and all spare time daydreaming about getting away for a weekend. It must be summer. Last summer was one for the books. Pre-pandemic, my life came with a lot of opportunities to travel, both for work and for play (and often some combination of the two)....

Zipper tattoos are great statement pieces when inked as stand-alone designs or as part of a multi-layered image. For some tattoo enthusiasts, zipper tattoo ideas can be implemented to cover up or augment scars or injuries, while for others they can be purely aesthetic choices. Black ink or classical black and gray designs are the most popular style choice, while another application method utilized is to create the effect of skin being opened up to show a tattoo image underneath....

Nobody wants to go to jail. Being locked up and in prison is something most people wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy. Unless, of course, they deserve it. People who commit murder and other heinous crimes rightly get what is coming to them. But imagine going to jail because you didn’t return a library book? Or for tweeting something stupid? Well, these funny reasons to go to jail actually happened. That’s right, someone in the United States actually went to jail for an overdue book!...

When it comes to hauling around my firearms, and related gear, protection, and spacious cargo capacity are two things I not only appreciate but demand. For the longest time I stuck with a simple rifle sleeve, but like most firearm owners out there, your collection grows and grows. Within time, I found myself heading to the range with more and more toys than a simple rifle sleeve could handle. More than often, two rifles alongside two handguns makes for a great day at the range....

It is crazy to think that in 2022 there is still a discussion around men who date taller women. Height doesn’t matter people! While many will argue this point until they are blue in the face, a size differential between you and your partner means absolutely nothing. Dating a taller woman is not a problem. If you need any further proof, look at some of these famous examples of couples with differing heights....

It’s hard to believe Macaulay Culkin has been in the spotlight for over 35 years. The actor and musician got his start as a four-year-old doing commercials before going on to star in some of the biggest flicks of the 80s. While his career has had many ups and downs, he is currently experiencing somewhat of a renaissance. But it’s not just Macaulay who made it as a star. A number of the Culkin siblings have had success in the movie industry....

The term Vikings meant “a pirate raid” in Old Norse. The Norseman’s unrivalled sea trade and pillaging created a huge European diaspora that has in turn led to a massive tattooing subculture centered on Viking mythology. Viking, Norse, and Celtic tattoo (they’re very closely related) is rich with symbolism, superstition, warrior Gods, and powerful animal motifs. Whether it’s a viking skull tattoo, a tattoo symbol calling to the Gods, or a simple horned helmet and sword piece, there’s body art that will appeal to you....

Beards are in; beards are out. If there’s one thing people love to proclaim, it is well, both. Truthfully, the cycle never ends. Year after year, those types of stories always seem to gain plenty of attention. However, the attention isn’t always positive or in praise of beards. In reality, those types of statements are aimed at playing on the insecurities of men, making them question just how well they really fit into society....

Streaming service Peacock TV has released the first teaser for its upcoming original series Bel-Air, a reboot of the hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The trailer runs for just over a minute and gives a glimpse at what to expect from this darker take on the Will Smith original. In slow motion, a kid is thrown fully clothed into a pool. He then claims a Biggie Smalls-style crown before sitting on an elegant throne....

The news that Russia is challenging the longstanding French right to exclusively use the term Champagne surprises me greatly. The most famous wine in the world and its terroir (the wine’s specific individual environmental factors) is not an area that I thought Vlad Putin would get involved in. However, the news of Russia’s challenge piqued my curiosity about the origins of French bubbly. It prompted me to delve into the origin, history, and definition of Champagne and its importance to the very fabric of French identity, regional pride, and global wine production....

Performing at your max during a workout is down to more than just stretching or warming up the right way. What you eat leading up to it can be the difference between outdoing yourself and setting a new PB and an average workout. Your pre-workout meal or snack will help you to fuel your body, achieve faster and better results, as well as stop your stomach from growling, which is always a plus....

Not so long ago, the only way to keep beverages cool at picnics, camps, and on the beach is to carry them in a container filled with ice. Unfortunately, drinks don’t stay chilled that way for too long. Thanks to the current trend of miniaturizing electronics, freezers are no longer limited to stationary options. You can find high-performance portable freezers at 1.1 cubic feet – that’s slightly less than the size of a standard microwave....

Alec Baldwin has been through the wringer of late. The Hollywood actor was embroiled in the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust. When a prop gun discharged a real-life bullet, Hutchins was accidentally killed. While the incident is still under investigation, Baldwin has been identified as the shooter. He is currently involved in a number of lawsuits to do with the shooting. While this is a devastating event, the internet has quickly made fun of it....

You finally have a regular routine in the gym and performing in beast mode when you start feeling a bit under the weather. You don’t want to lose any of your hard earned progress. What to do? Keep going or give it a rest for a couple of days? Depending on the severity of the illness, you may need to slow down a bit and take extra care of yourself until you feel better....