Best Multi-Tools For Camping Few camping tools are as useful as the trusty multi-tool. Whether you need a screwdriver, a can opener, a knife, or a pair of pliers. These reliable tools provide a variety of functions, so you can perform every camping task imaginable. Remove a fish hook, whittle some wood, open a can [...]

The GCI Outdoor Master Cook Station is every camp cook’s dream come true. On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip to the North Shore in Minnesota, we brought along the GCI Outdoor Master Cook Station. It’s a 70-inch wide counter with multiple shelves, a rod to hang your light, and even a sink. Cooking at [...]

Five years ago Coalatree released a hand-forged survival knife in limited quantity and they sold out almost immediately. Why? Because it had that timeless look and feel that we all crave. It’s classic. It’s sturdy. It’s a knife that you can pass down to the next generation. The good news is that they’re back at [...]

There are plenty of dirty outdoor tasks that require dexterity. Cleaning my grill, changing the oil on my motorcycle, and emptying my firepit are all situations where I don’t want a thick pair of gloves. I have a box of nitrile gloves in the garage and they work ok, but they split pretty easily. The [...]

I love a good product story, and that’s why I think Wiley X stands out among all of the other eyewear companies on the market. A U.S. veteran named Myles Freeman founded Wiley X in 1987. He knew that impact-resistant eyewear was crucial during military operations, so he set about creating the most durable lenses [...]

The new Zebco 33 reel will have a matte finish on the cover, and it no longer has “33” stamped on the crank handle. It’s also a fully enclosed cover, as opposed to the current model, which has holes. It was fun testing it out for an afternoon. I had no tangles whatsoever, but that’s [...]

Here’s something that I’ve noticed over the past few years: I don’t usually need a large knife for most camp tasks. I’m usually cutting rope, carving a marshmallow stick, or opening a package of hotdogs. In all of these cases, a smaller two to three-inch blade works great. I also want it to be accessible, [...]

Best GPS Apps For Hiking As recently as the turn of this century, every gas station and convenience store in the country had racks full of road maps. Nowadays, not only is it hard to find a paper road map, but many people won’t even consider taking a trip without their phone’s GPS app. But [...]

Can Bike Racks Go On Any Car? If you want to take your bike on vacation, or even on a day trip to a nearby park, you’ll need to have some way of getting it from point A to point B. Now, if you’re an experienced long-distance cyclist, you may just view this as an [...]

Can Bike Racks Go On Any Car? If you want to take your bike on vacation, or even on a day trip to a nearby park, you’ll need to have some way of getting it from point A to point B. Now, if you’re an experienced long-distance cyclist, you may just view this as an [...]