The Old Town NEXT Canoe is nimble like a kayak, and functional like a canoe. Paddling this hybrid canoe/kayak on a lake near the 50 Campfires basecamp, we loved the low center of gravity from the centered seat, combined with the open-top storage of the [...]
Here at 50 Campfires, we love getting out on the water. In our book, nothing beats a day out paddling on the lake. But not every voyage calls for our canoe, and sometimes we like to explore smaller waterways that large boats can’t access. For [...]
Pickup trucks are great for camping, they offer excellent off-roading capabilities, towing capacity, and most importantly, they have tons of cargo space so you can load in everything from tents to kayaks. But when inclement weather comes around, we’ve often been wondering whether that tarp [...]
In our experience, most 2-person tents are never meant to hold more than one person, let alone the sleeping bag, pad, and gear that multiple campers bring to the site.  We found that the Slumberjack Sightline 2 is an exception to that rule, as the additional [...]
When you’re out hiking in the mountains, that crystal clear stream may look safe to drink, but don’t bet on it. There is a big difference between the water you may come across out in the great outdoors and the treated water you’re accustomed to [...]
Feeling a little tied down in your everyday life? Are work responsibilities weighing you down? We talk to a lot of people about camping – it is our job after all – and a common reason why people love to camp is to escape the [...]
Whether you‘re paddling on your favorite lake, casting for the record setting big one or navigating newly discovered waterways, The Eon Personal Floatation Device from Extrasport is built for you. Featuring lightweight materials, oversized pockets, and reinforced zippers; the Eon PFD works in concert with [...]
The Bertucci A-3P Sportsman Vintage Field draws its inspiration from classic American outdoor gear design. Its built for those who seek a refined watch design combined with the hallmark traits of a traditional field watch – durability, versatility and performance. The A-3P Sportsman Vintage Field is [...]
We broke out the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope on a clear night up at the cabin, ready for an evening of stargazing. Â After a no-fuss setup, we found that the AstroMaster tracked and moved smoothly with its Alt-Az control, and provided outstandingly clear images through [...]
For our gift guide, we personally tested each of LifeStraw’s products, drinking from the grimiest ponds and streams we could find around the 50 Campfires basecamp.  We were amazed at the easy functionality of each filter, and the clean-tasting, odor-free water that each product produced. [...]
The Old Town NEXT Canoe is nimble like a kayak, and functional like a canoe. Paddling this hybrid canoe/kayak on a lake near the [...]
Here at 50 Campfires, we love getting out on the water. In our book, nothing beats a day out paddling on the lake. But [...]
Pickup trucks are great for camping, they offer excellent off-roading capabilities, towing capacity, and most importantly, they have tons of cargo space so you [...]
In our experience, most 2-person tents are never meant to hold more than one person, let alone the sleeping bag, pad, and gear that [...]
When you’re out hiking in the mountains, that crystal clear stream may look safe to drink, but don’t bet on it. There is a [...]
Feeling a little tied down in your everyday life? Are work responsibilities weighing you down? We talk to a lot of people about camping [...]
Whether you‘re paddling on your favorite lake, casting for the record setting big one or navigating newly discovered waterways, The Eon Personal Floatation Device [...]
The Bertucci A-3P Sportsman Vintage Field draws its inspiration from classic American outdoor gear design. Its built for those who seek a refined watch design [...]
We broke out the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope on a clear night up at the cabin, ready for an evening of stargazing. Â After a [...]
For our gift guide, we personally tested each of LifeStraw’s products, drinking from the grimiest ponds and streams we could find around the 50 [...]
