Gear guides & tips
The Suncoast Journal
Buying guides, how-tos and checklists from our team to help you choose the right gear and get more out of every trip.
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The Weekend Camping Checklist: What to Pack (and What to Leave Home)
Read more →: The Weekend Camping Checklist: What to Pack (and What to Leave Home)A practical packing list for a two-night camping trip, organized by category so nothing important gets forgotten.
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Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide for Beginners
Read more →: Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide for BeginnersWeight, grip size, core thickness and face material — the four things that decide how a pickleball paddle feels.
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Monofilament vs. Fluorocarbon vs. Braid: Picking the Right Fishing Line
Read more →: Monofilament vs. Fluorocarbon vs. Braid: Picking the Right Fishing LineEach fishing line type has strengths and weaknesses. Learn which one fits your technique, cover and water clarity.
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How to Choose Hunting Binoculars: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Read more →: How to Choose Hunting Binoculars: A Practical Buyer’s Guide8×42 or 10×42? Roof or porro? Here is what the numbers and features on a binocular actually mean in the field.
