In 2018, Arizona hiker Phil Powers was lost in the woods, suffering from dehydration and kidney failure, when he lit a signal fire to call for help. His actions resulted in a timely rescue—and a 230-acre wildfire and a criminal sentence. The sentence, handed down [...]
Breathtaking views, wolves howling, rushing rivers, deep gorges, waterfalls, flushing grouse, frosty mornings, moose tracks, star gazing, birch forests, waterfalls, and more waterfalls. The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310-mile trek that follows the Sawtooth Mountain’s rocky ridgeline along the shoreline of Lake Superior from [...]
USB rechargeable lighters have been around for a few years now, and they certainly have their place. They’re not affected by temperature or altitude, and they can be easily charged in the car on the way to the trailhead or campsite. I spent a few [...]
In this episode of the Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Fireside Outdoor President & founder, Mark Wolf. Fireside’s mission is to engineer products that make outdoor fires easier and safer. They’ve done just that with a couple of big product groups. The first is [...]
One of the things I’ve learned over the years when it comes to starting fires is that a quality fire starter is worth the money. When it’s time to relax around a campfire, my main goal is to get it going quickly and easily. I’ve [...]
There are a handful of portable fire pits on the market these days, but most of them fall short. They’re too small to generate enough heat for a group, and frankly, many of them look unsafe to me. One thing I know for sure is [...]
The Fireside Outdoor Pop Up Fire Pit gets it right. I’ve tested a lot of portable firepits over the years for 50 Campfires, and I’m always looking for three things. First, they have to be easy to set up and transport. Second, they have to [...]
Having a reliable source of fire when camping should be in your Top 10 “Must Haves” when packing for a trip. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway, or hoofing it off the beaten path for an extended outing – a campfire makes camp. [...]
It’s time you say “thanks” to your dad for the time he’s spent with you in the outdoors. Think of all you might of missed along the way without him! There’s a wide world of Father’s Day gift options out there, but only a few [...]
Get cooking in a hurry with the FiAir Blower. There’s something to be said for being first. That’s why back in 2013, 50 Campfires recognized the groundbreaking effort in the then brand new FiAir blower for campfires and charcoal fires. And it’s what won the [...]
In 2018, Arizona hiker Phil Powers was lost in the woods, suffering from dehydration and kidney failure, when he lit a signal fire to [...]
Breathtaking views, wolves howling, rushing rivers, deep gorges, waterfalls, flushing grouse, frosty mornings, moose tracks, star gazing, birch forests, waterfalls, and more waterfalls. The [...]
USB rechargeable lighters have been around for a few years now, and they certainly have their place. They’re not affected by temperature or altitude, [...]
In this episode of the Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Fireside Outdoor President & founder, Mark Wolf. Fireside’s mission is to engineer products [...]
One of the things I’ve learned over the years when it comes to starting fires is that a quality fire starter is worth the [...]
There are a handful of portable fire pits on the market these days, but most of them fall short. They’re too small to generate [...]
The Fireside Outdoor Pop Up Fire Pit gets it right. I’ve tested a lot of portable firepits over the years for 50 Campfires, and [...]
Having a reliable source of fire when camping should be in your Top 10 “Must Haves” when packing for a trip. Whether you’re heading [...]
It’s time you say “thanks” to your dad for the time he’s spent with you in the outdoors. Think of all you might of [...]
Get cooking in a hurry with the FiAir Blower. There’s something to be said for being first. That’s why back in 2013, 50 Campfires [...]
