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Stories from adventures in the national parks, and how they fundamentally changed our careers and outlooks on society

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Hemp vs Cotton: A Comparison Guide for Hot Weather

Hemp vs Cotton: A Comparison Guide for Hot Weather
Let's cut through the marketing noise and lay bare what science tells us about these two contenders when the thermometer starts to misbehave.

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The Thermodynamics of Survival: What Death Valley Teaches Us About Extreme Heat

The Thermodynamics of Survival: What Death Valley Teaches Us About Extreme Heat
It was late November in Death Valley. Several friends and I were making the roadtrip for the holidays from Philadelph...

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How Desert Animals Stay Cool & How That Influenced Our Gear Design

How Desert Animals Stay Cool & How That Influenced Our Gear Design
Let biology inform our design rather than try to over-engineer gimmicky ineffective solutions.

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Why Terlingua Threads Exists: Heat Adaptation for a Warming World

Why Terlingua Threads Exists: Heat Adaptation for a Warming World
How a solo-trip to Big Bend National Park changed both a career and a worldview. 

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