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Family car camping: The essential gear checklist

Family car camping: The essential gear checklist

by Chase LaCroix June 01, 2024 3 min read

Used gear hits the sweet spot for quality, performance, and cost

Taking the fam car camping is almost a guaranteed good time—you can light out to the wilds but bring most of the comforts of home with you. Favorite pillow? Check. Bluetooth speaker? Check. G&T with ice? Check check check.

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Trail running shoes and running vests: Gear you need to run further

Trail running shoes and running vests: Gear you need to run further

by Chase LaCroix May 15, 2024 4 min read

Why spend all day hiking somewhere when you could have run and been home in time for lunch? For many, that’s the appeal of trail running–that, and a good workout.

Trail running combines hiking with jogging. It elevates pavement-pounding jogs into backyard wilderness adventures, exposes you to new trails and landscapes, and provides plenty of variety, challenge, and sense of accomplishment.

As with any sport, wearing the right gear makes a huge difference. Shoes are a huge factor, but so are running vests, which are like tiny, super-light backpacks that hug your body and hold the essentials.

 

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Paddleboard buying guide | Durango Outdoor Exchange

SUP buyer’s guide

by Chase LaCroix April 15, 2024 4 min read

Paddleboards make it easy and fun to get out on the water. They are inexpensive, small enough to put in a backpack, durable enough for expedition adventures, and all around fun. No wonder you see so many of them on Durango’s lakes and rivers.

But not all paddleboards are the same. Which paddleboard—AKA SUP, short for stand-up paddleboard—is best for you? And what should you look for when buying one? The pros atDurango’s best outdoor store, Durango Outdoor Exchange, are ready to help you have plenty on hand to sell this summer and can help you find the SUP of your dreams.

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Backpacking gear for the San Juan Mountains | Durango Outdoor Exchange

Essential gear for backpacking in the San Juan Mountains

by Chase LaCroix April 01, 2024 4 min read

Colorado's San Juan Mountains are top on many people’s list of backpacking destinations. With soaring jagged peaks, azure alpine lakes, hidden waterfalls, and verdant green valleys, even a single overnight can be a memorable experience.

Spending the night in the mountains can significantly elevate the experience–especially if you are well-prepared. While setting off from the parking lot and hiking into the mountains for a night or two or more can seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. A small amount of good gear will keep you safe, warm, and comfortable.

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NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY- THE USED GEAR CONSIGNMENT PROCESS

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY- THE USED GEAR CONSIGNMENT PROCESS

by Chase LaCroix January 24, 2020 2 min read

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