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| | | | | | | 5 Things I Can't Wait to Camp With This Spring | For most of the Northern Hemisphere, days are getting longer and warmer. And if you're like us, that means more time outside, backpacking, and camping. From the time I was a child, camping has been an essential part of my life. It's been a time of connection with family and friends. And, of course, a time to connect with our natural world. I've found there's nothing more grounding than sleeping on the ground. And during times of high stress and anxiety, a night (or two or three) on the earth is a welcomed respite.
As an outdoor gear editor, many new products arrive at my doorstep for testing. Some are great, some not so much. Here are some things I've been testing that I'm excited to share with you.
- Big Agnes Lost Ranger 3N1 Sleep System: Steamboat Springs-based Big Agnes has been innovating in backcountry comfort for more than two decades. Its new 3N1 sleep system is the latest clever and comfortable sleep system. The keyword is versatility. Two sleeping bags that can be zipped together make up the system. Use the outer bag for warm nights (it rates down to about 50 degrees), the inner bag for cool nights (it rates to 35 degrees), and both bags together for cold nights (rating down to 15 degrees).
- Poler's Napsack Wearable Sleeping Bag: Yeah, I know. It's basically a snuggie for the outdoors. And like the snuggie, don't knock it till you try it. First made fun of at our house, it soon became the sought-after piece for backyard campfires and after-dark outdoor dinners. It's a comfy car camping accessory.
- Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Cooler: This is the new (and we'd say improved) version of Yeti's BackFlip Hopper backpack cooler. The biggest change? A new magnetic closure. If you've used Yeti (or similar) soft coolers in the past, you might've grown frustrated with how hard it is to pull the zipper open and closed. No longer. It still has all the Yeti bona fides, to be sure, like some serious ice and cold-retention chops.
- Eddie Bauer's Super Sevens Kit: Again, versatility is vital, especially when it comes to camping. Eddie Bauer's new Super Sevens Kit is one of the most versatile, lightweight, and packable layering systems we've seen. It's a pullover fleece, wind jacket, and waterproof rain shell that can be packed in their own pockets and a stuff sack. I leave it by the garage door knowing I can just grab it on my way out and will be prepared for whatever Mother Nature has planned.
- Our Dog, Huxley: Sure, he's almost my size. And, yes, he's put a few punctures in our tent(s). He's also terrified of the wind (funny for a 120-pound dog). But camping is about being in places we love around people we love. So camping with Huxley is always a must.
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Every week, we're learning more and more about COVID-19 and its lasting effects on our bodies. Today, we're learning about how it may affect our gut.  |  | By Stephanie Cornwell, Editorial Assistant | | | Every week, we're learning more and more about COVID-19 and its lasting effects on our bodies. Today, we're learning about how it may affect our gut. | | | Today's Top Story | | COVID-19 Could Linger in Gut for Months |  | For a small number of people, COVID-19 can stay in their gut for months after infection. A recent Stanford study found that some former COVID patients continue to shed the virus in their feces for as long as seven months.
This study could help us better understand long COVID.
Ami Bhatt, MD, PhD, an author of the study, said that COVID could be hiding in different areas of the body and lead to long COVID. It may also explain why some people report diarrhea and vomiting when infected with the coronavirus. This could vary between cases, as Omicron appears to cause more gut issues than previous strains. | | Know More | | Health authorities have been tracking COVID-19 cases and trends with wastewater surveillance. This can serve as a more accurate way to collect data from infected people who didn't get tested or didn't report their positive test results. | | Feel Better | | COVID-19 is mainly transmitted via respiratory droplets. So don't worry—you're very unlikely to get a COVID infection via fecal matter as long as you wash your hands properly. | | |  | | Steven Thrasher: Mask Mandate Was the Last Line of Defense for 'The Viral Underclass' | | After news of the federal mask mandate being dropped last week, Steven Thrasher, PhD, spoke with Verywell on his upcoming book, "The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide." In his book, he draws on his study of the racialization and criminalization of HIV to explore the effect on social inequalities in the COVID-19 pandemic. Thrasher says that pandemic response has been about maintaining the comfort of the upper class rather than keeping the most vulnerable safe. | | | | Answers to Common Questions About Unprotected Sex | | Unprotected sex, or sexual intercourse without contraception, can have lasting health effects. Learn about contraception options, pregnancy facts, STI symptom progression, and safer sex practices. | | | | | | | Keep Reading | | | ■ | Why Kids Make the Best Philosophers. The Atlantic | | | | | ■ | Epiphany in the Baby-Food Aisle. The Cut | | | | | ■ | Hybrid Work is Here. These Tips Can Help You and Your Team Thrive. NPR | | | | | | | |  |      | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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