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Sawyer’s Clean Water Movement: How One Outdoor Retailer Is Giving Back In Big Ways

Sawyer’s Clean Water Movement: How One Outdoor Retailer Is Giving Back In Big Ways

Can you imagine your life without clean water?

Just for a moment, try to visualize what that would be like: your drinking water is infested with feces, showers are scarce if at all, and you’re probably really, really sick.

Not just sick with a cold. Sick with a fever. Vomiting. Chills. Headaches. Diarrhea. 

Can you imagine that life?

You probably can’t. Because it’s unimaginable. And because no one should ever have to live without access to clean water.

People shouldn’t have to risk their lives every time they take a drink. Children shouldn’t die from waterborne disease before their 5th birthday. 

And the United Nations agrees. In 2010, the organization deemed clean drinking water and sanitation to be essential human rights for all.

But illnesses due to poor water quality are still happening every day. And they're not going away. Not unless we do something… 

Rowdy Bars: The Prebiotic Protein Bar That Fuels Your Hiking Adventures

Rowdy Bars: The Prebiotic Protein Bar That Fuels Your Hiking Adventures

Are you packing trail food that keeps you energized and alert on your hikes? Find trail food that fuels you. Learn which hiking snacks are good for you, which ingredients to look for and why we love Rowdy Bars, the best prebiotic protein bar out there. Eat right on your next hike starting now.

Hiking Accessories 101

Hiking Accessories 101

Do you have the hiking accessories you need for all your 52 Hike Challenge adventures? Make the outdoors a priority in your life right now. Discover hiking essentials for sunny, rainy and buggy days on the trail. Find gear recommendations for all kinds of weather and trail conditions. Keep reading to gear up for your next hike now.

Sawyer Insect Repellent + 6 Ways To Protect Yourself From Ticks While Hiking

Sawyer Insect Repellent + 6 Ways To Protect Yourself From Ticks While Hiking

In this blog article, you will learn 6 powerful ways to protect yourself from ticks while hiking. Read this article to learn how you can reduce your risk of insect-borne diseases like Zika, Lyme Disease, Yellow Fever, West Nile, and more.

Welcome Our Latest Sponsor of the 52 Hike Challenge – Aftershokz!

Welcome Our Latest Sponsor of the 52 Hike Challenge – Aftershokz!

We are happy to announce our newest sponsor of the 52 Hike Challenge - AfterShokz! We love these state-of-the-art headphones because they use bone conduction technology. Their award-winning design leaves your ear canals open so you can hike safely, remain alert, and listen to your music or podcast, all the while being able to have a conversation and even hear that zooming mountain biker. Learn more about AfterShokz now.

Hydrated Hiking: Why YOU Need A Sawyer Water Filtration System On The Trail

Hydrated Hiking: Why YOU Need A Sawyer Water Filtration System On The Trail

Did you know millions of people die of dehydration every year? When you’re hiking or backpacking, you need ample water to stay hydrated and healthy. Running out of water can be extremely dangerous and in some cases, life-threatening. Don’t let this be you. Find out why you need a Sawyer water filtration system for your next adventure.

Day Hiking Essentials for Women: Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories

Day Hiking Essentials for Women: Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories

@journey_to_lessismore asked me, Karla: "What are you wearing ? I need some hiking clothing. Pants? Brand? Jacket? Brand?"I figured I'd actually c...

How to Use the Sawyer S1 Filter

How to Use the Sawyer S1 Filter

This post is brought to you in sponsorship with Sawyer Products Sawyer Products recently introduced their latest and greatest innovation: Sawyer Se...

KRAVE Jerky Review: Pink Peppercorn

KRAVE Jerky Review: Pink Peppercorn

This past weekend we headed out to Rancho Palos Verdes to hike! We had some new KRAVE flavors to review, first one up was the Pink Peppercorn Bee...

KRAVE Turkey Jerky Basil Citrus Review

KRAVE Turkey Jerky Basil Citrus Review

This year KRAVE Jerky has sponsored the 52 Hike Challenge and provided snacks for some of our events, like this pop-up hike to Alamere Falls in bea...

How to Use a Sawyer Water Filter

How to Use a Sawyer Water Filter

When we first started hiking we used to carry up to 3 liters of water with us, which made our packs super heavy because we didn't know much about f...

TimBuk2 Muttmover Backpack Review

TimBuk2 Muttmover Backpack Review

I was given a Timbuk2 Muttmover Backpack for my dachshund Louie who loves hiking, but can tire out when it's warm. I've had to carry him down the ...