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Outdoor Gear

Equipment guidance for trails, campsites, commutes, and active weekends.

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Jackery Canada Review: Portable Power for Outages and Camping

Explorer 1000 v2, Explorer 2000 v2 or HomePower 3000? A Canadian buying guide to current CAD offers, useful backup capacity and the tradeoffs behind the discount.

September 24, 2026 · OH Newspaper Consumer Desk

Latest Outdoor Gear Guides

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Outdoor Gear

Bike Lights for City Riding

Choose front and rear lights by street conditions, mounting, runtime, charging habits, and local requirements.

September 17, 2026 · OH Newspaper Consumer Desk

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Outdoor Gear

Trail Shoes for Mixed Terrain

Choose trail footwear around fit, surface, weather, cushioning preference, and the distance you realistically cover.

July 3, 2026 · OH Newspaper Consumer Desk

Day hiker wearing a rain jacket on a damp woodland trail

Outdoor Gear

Rain Jackets for Day Hikes

Compare coverage, ventilation, hood control, layering room, and packability for uncertain trail weather.

April 20, 2026 · OH Newspaper Consumer Desk

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Outdoor Gear

Comfortable Camping Chairs

Balance seat height, support, packed size, ground stability, and setup effort for campsites and outdoor events.

February 24, 2026 · OH Newspaper Consumer Desk

Hiker wearing a compact daypack on a wooded day trail

Outdoor Gear

Daypacks for Short Hikes

Choose a daypack by fit, water access, weather, and the layers and safety items your route requires.

November 18, 2025 · OH Newspaper Consumer Desk