Personally we are always looking for small ways to save space when camping, even when car camping. No one likes to spend hours packing and unpacking the vehicle for what is supposed to be a relaxing weekend away camping. We do have a few tricks to save space when camping but we also look for [...]

The days of carrying a heavy, hot, and extremely large backpack are over. The new Vargo Ti-Arc Backpack is the perfect combination of ultralight feel and unparalleled functionality. The Vargo Ti-Arc Backpack is super light with an external frame support that combines the best features of internal and external frames creating a support-to-weight ratio that [...]

The key things you need when camping. Tent, campfire, water, food, flashlight. No one wants to wander around in the dark, trying to find more firewood or use the restroom. There are plenty of flashlights out there and we have taken our fare share on camping trips that don’t even hold enough battery power to [...]

If you like to go hiking while camping, you know the value of a good pair of binoculars. The ones you’re confident will always work when you need them, but also durable enough to let the kids use without worrying what may happen. This exact dilemma has caused us to go through more binoculars then [...]

Most of us have been in this situation before. You go to crawl in to your tent, drift off to sleep and wake up in the middle of the night to a nice little thunderstorm. You finally drift back off to sleep only to wake up at 6 am thinking you have just wet the [...]

We are definitely in to wearing all of the new high performance materials out there. They are breathable, help capture moisture and can keep you dry. But as you may know after wearing a few times, they start to stink. More than just a cotton type of fabric. Plus when we are out camping or [...]

I used to make the mistake of buying hiking boots and thinking I never needed to take care of them. I would go out on a hike, in any condition. Soon I would start to realize that my boots were wearing quicker, they didn’t keep that waterproof performance I needed and I would be forced [...]

If you can’t go glamping, looking at glamping pics is a close second. The spaces assembled in the pictures below are simply stunning. Enjoy! Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source [...]

Winter sleds have come a long way since the good ol’ wood toboggan. These would have made you the envy of every kid on your block.  1. Snow Shredder $79 The Snow Shredder isn’t actually out yet, but this steerable racer looks like it could be a blast. Snow Shredder 2. Stiga King Size Snow [...]

If you are new to the camping world, learning to efficiently cook at a campsite can be tough. Having the right gear is key to make cooking easy and enjoyable. The editors here at 50 Campfires have selected the 5 pieces of gear that make meals at your campsite a breeze. Read below for our [...]