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As befits a camera backpack designed to take a lot of gear into challenging landscapes, the Nico 3.0 has some pretty tough looking shoulder straps

For those battling wet bottoms on choppy days, Scupper Valves ($15-20) are a game-changer

Higher end braids usually have more strands for the same breaking strain, which makes them harder to make

Pulling him out, I have found it works great to put one foot on the metal kickstand to hold the pack down on the ground, then I can just grab him under the armpits and slide him out

As the sea ice melts, polar bears are forced to swim longer distances to find food, which can be exhausting and dangerous

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