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Wes Parrell

Wes Parrell

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Wes Parrell’s professional outdoor experience spans more than 20 years as a Search and Rescue K9 handler, survival skills instructor, wilderness guide, and military journalist. Reporting on and field-testing gear to keep you at your best when things are at their worst is his specialty.

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Enlightened Equipment’s Enigma Quilt let us sleep warm and pack light

The Enigma from Enlightened Equipment is the ideal minimalist quilt when weight and simplicity are critical on the trail.
Outdoors Features
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Rungu Juggernaut: Our First Take

The 90-pound Juggernaut looks like the perfect blend of a motocross bike and a Jeep, boasting the ability to tame the toughest of trails.
Outdoors Features
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If you get lost without cell service, these 3 gadgets that may just save your life

Distress beacons have been used for decades, but have only recently have become available for personal use. Here are our favorite models.
Outdoors Products
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Plan out your weekend excursions with Bivy, an online adventure planner

Bivy helps people find, track, and share a variety of outdoor adventures. It includes adventures types such as hiking, biking, or climbing.
Outdoors News
UV Paqlite Mule Light V2

We took the Mule Light V2 on an overnighter in the woods to put its illumination to the test

A unique multi-functional flashlight that touts a package of functionality and energy efficiency with nontoxic strontium aluminate crystals.
Outdoors Reviews
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Ino Technologies Weather Pro lightning detector review

Outdoors Reviews
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Hook + Gaff’s watch is so multifunctional, rugged James Bond should wear one

Hook + Gaff’s new Sportfisher II Moonphase has the perfect blend of fashion and function, and is so durable James Bond should wear one.
Outdoors News
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Before you get lost, grab the right gear to get found

Outdoors Features
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In search and rescue, tech can make the difference between life and death

Outdoors Features