If you spend a lot of time outside in the winter it makes sense to be prepared for slippery conditions. Keeping an ice cleat handy is a good idea. We had a chance to try out the STABILicers Walk. Here’s what we thought. Functionality: They work great and they take up almost no space when you’re [...]
Portability is important to us here at 50 Campfires. We are constantly on the go, searching out new adventures and new places to camp and enjoy the outdoors. There are a ton of products made for campers that improve how we camp and make it easy on us when we are on the go. We [...]
We’ve tried out just about every slip-on ice cleat there is here at 50 Campfires. What we’ve found is that there are ice cleats for any type of activity you’re involved in. The STABILIcers Maxx are cleats that can actually compete with a basic crampon because they’re so rugged. Let’s take a closer look at [...]
Zippo Flex Neck Lighter Being frustrated with getting a fire or a grill going can really take away the fun of being outdoors. Either the flame gets put out by the wind or you just can’t seem to get the flame where it needs to be. The Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter fixes these problems [...]
When I brought the Outdoor Products Freefall Hydration Pack home to test, my wife asked “What’s up with that cute little pack?” She’s right – it is a “cute” pack, but cuteness quickly disappeared when I dug into just how functional and versatile this daypack was. For starters, the storage in this pack is outstanding. [...]
No, it’s not a yoga tote. It’s the MountainSmith Cooler Tube and it is taking cooler portability to the next level. It’s discrete, easy to carry, and completely frees your hands up. We have had the Cooler Tube around the office for some time and here is what we love about it. Weight: Weighing around [...]
With so many lantern options to consider, it can be tough to know where to start. What we consider is a lanterns features, how tough it is, and weight. Olympia set out to make a top of the line, portable lantern with their WD180. Functionality: In this small package, you get 180 lumens of brightness; [...]
When it comes to portable coolers, we have pretty much tried them all. We have a few key requirements for any dry bag style cooler. They need to be, well, portable. Are you able to pick up and go with it? It also needs to be packable so when you are not using it, it [...]
We’ve seen a lot of innovation in the world of portable power over the last few years. Smaller, more light weight, more compact. It seems to be the golden age of on-demmand power in your pocket. While many companies are focusing on how to charge your phone or your tablet, few are expanding into new [...]
Just thinking about packing for a trip starts to make my back hurt. Sure, I have the usual clothes bag – and I never travel anywhere without my laptop. That’s just the start. I’ve been known to pack for a week into the woods with a half dozen cameras as well. It might seem like [...]
