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Occupy your off-season with the successes, failures, and bemusements of fellow adventurers. Plus: author picks and ten underappreciated books.

Michael Dietrich, 28, of Edmonton, Canada, spends half his week hiking up mountains, wading through rivers and camping in the wild, all with his trusted dog BearBear by his side.

The Crow's Nest Extended Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter is an excellent alternative to the more common ground-based tent - particularly for those who are