The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Nozipp Sleeping Bag When the 50 Campfires team shares a fire, it’s amazing what truths are discovered. One is that we share common nightmares ... especially ones  centering on sleeping bags that won’t unzip when you need them to. There’s the black bear burrito nightmare. And there’s the [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Klymit Hammock V It’s not hard to be a fan of camping hammocks. Maybe it’s simply swaying in the breeze. Perhaps the attraction is sleeping closer to the stars when you’re under them. Or do you like the total portability, camp anywhere aspect of ‘mocking? Whichever, the hammock camping  life [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Grand Trunk Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag Camping in a hammock is supposed to be the ultimate in simplicity. Pull up to a campsite, hang your hammock, enjoy camping with the knowledge you have a warm and cozy nest awaiting you when it comes time to crash. However, [...]