Welcome to episode #75 of the Daily Outdoor “Hiking & Rock n’ Roll”. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 47 years since Led Zeppelin performed their first concert at the Manchester College of Science & Technology in Northern England. Music is important to our camping experience here at 50 Campfires – and with Led [...]
Is it just me or are there way more hammocks around this year? While driving around Minneapolis this summer I started to notice something that I quite enjoyed: hammocks. Like, a lot of hammocks. On a nice day I’d see 10-20 of them driving around the lakes in the city. Soon after, I started to notice them in [...]
What if you toasted all of your favorite Halloween candy? Would it taste better? Worse? Good idea? Bad idea? We’ve been having a lot of fun with a BernzOmatic torch around the office this month. Halloween was last weekend, so we thought, “Can we improve on the candy we’ve been eating for years?” I mean [...]
Winter camping may sound miserable, but can actually be breathtakingly beautiful and serene. It takes some additional camping equipment than what you would normally take on a summer trip. But when temperatures plummet and snow begins to fall, you want to be thoroughly prepared for your adventure with the following essential gear for winter camping. [...]
The Old Town NEXT Canoe is nimble like a kayak, and functional like a canoe. Paddling this hybrid canoe/kayak on a lake near the 50 Campfires basecamp, we loved the low center of gravity from the centered seat, combined with the open-top storage of the wide body. Unlike our kayaks, the NEXT canoe was easy [...]
Here at 50 Campfires, we love getting out on the water. In our book, nothing beats a day out paddling on the lake. But not every voyage calls for our canoe, and sometimes we like to explore smaller waterways that large boats can’t access. For those days, we love the Loon kayak from Old Town. [...]
Whether you‘re paddling on your favorite lake, casting for the record setting big one or navigating newly discovered waterways, The Eon Personal Floatation Device from Extrasport is built for you. Featuring lightweight materials, oversized pockets, and reinforced zippers; the Eon PFD works in concert with the contours of your body, delivering less resistance to your [...]
Anyone looking for an alternative to the $5 cup of coffee (That’s $25 per work week and $100 per month!) will appreciate the new Glacier Stainless Vacuum bottles in either 1- or .5-liter versions. The same double wall vacuum insulation construction that keeps hot beverages hot also keeps them cold. The sure sealing and spout-through stopper assures [...]
7 Ways to Wonderful Winter Memories So, you want to do some sledding this winter? We do to! These sleds are going to wet your appetite for winter fun and get you into the sledding mood. We picked out a few unique sleds that could really up your game in the sledding world. Some are [...]
Meet the Double Down Series from MK. New for Fall Winter 15, it will be available for August. So, first, let’s talk about the Double Down Vest; the exterior, face-fabric is made with a washable wax twill. Throw it in the washing machine, dry it, and follow the care instructions. But it’s a waxed twill. [...]
