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Jan 2024
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Goodbye for Now

Backpacker Magazine
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After five years of gripping and educational survival tales, Out Alive is going on indefinite hiatus. Thank you to for listening and for your continued support. For more survival content, you can visit us at backpacker.com. Be safe out there. 
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