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Plus-Size Backpacking Gear

Larger people who are also outdoor lovers typically have a harder time finding gear that fits. Traveling in the wrong gear on a several-mile hike can be unbearably painful. In addition, ill-fitting gear affects performance and endurance, making hikes and camping much harder than it already is. Finding ways to cover the gap between what…

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Full-Figured vs. Overweight

The debate on the difference between full-figured and overweight has been going on for the longest time. This conversation is commonly heard in various circles of people, from fashion influencers to fitness enthusiasts. There is a not-so-thin line between a full-figured person and an overweight person. This line is what we are going to explore…

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Plus-Size Kayaking

Kayaks were first invented over four thousand years ago by Native tribes in Russia, Greenland, Alaska, and Canada called the Inuit, Aleut, and Yupik. In fact, “Kayak” means ‘man’s boat’ in these Native languages. Kayaks were used for transportation and hunting walruses, seals, and other animals in the rivers and off the coasts of these…