A good knife is an essential part of any camping kit, and according to some reviewers, the best (or only) way to get a good one is to spend upwards of a hundred dollars. That’s a lot of money for something you could lose, or that you may only use a couple of times a [...]
If there has ever been a summer for bike picnics, it’s this one. Many of the ways we usually recreate haven’t been available, but we still want to get outside to relax with friends. Bike picnics are the answer! Bikes make it easy to find a perfect spot in the park, away from other folks. [...]
50campfires.com received a Brazos Walking Stick for a review and they were amazed by the craftsmanship. They didn’t know whether to hang it on the wall or take it out for a hike! Brazos Walking Sticks have been around for over 20 years, and they are true works of art that become instant heirlooms. Want one for [...]
GCI Outdoor has partnered with sports store Dick’s Sporting Goods to design and deliver the new Freedom Rocker, a portable folding rocking chair. Every Freedom Rocker sold in 2020 will benefit America’s veterans. GCI is donating $1 per chair to both organizations  K9s for Warriors and Homes for Our Troops, with a total contribution of up to [...]
Every camper has items they won’t leave home without. We’re not talking about tents, sleeping bags, and camp stoves. Everyone knows that those are essentials for camping. We’re talking about those special items that are particularly useful, that come into play after years of camping. Every veteran camper has a list like this, and we’d [...]
Setting up a tent is easy to do, but knowing exactly where to place it can make a big difference when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. If you’re staying at a campground, you might not have control over all of these factors, but the article will still be helpful. Here are three [...]
Before we get to the best evaporative cooling hats (which will change your life), what exactly is evaporative cooling? Have you ever seen someone dunk their cap in the water on a hot summer day? What they’re doing is taking advantage of a straightforward principle that results in a lower body temperature. When water converts [...]
It’s easy to find things to complain about on long hikes. You’re hot, your legs are sore, you’re cold, etc. These can usually be overcome mentally, but there’s one thing that will get the best of you every time: blisters. So, let’s talk blister prevention. If you get a blister, you’re in trouble, because you have [...]
Jeff Siegel of Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to chat with Jeff Polke, Co-President of GCI Outdoor. They discuss the Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger and what’s new at GCI. More Episodes of the Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase: A look at the FIREDISC Cookers. The first of its kind, the Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger from [...]
Jeff Siegel of Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to chat with Griff Jaggard, FIREDISC Cookers President & Co-Founder. We get an inside look at how the company started, how they are handling the current pandemic & its affect on sales, as well as all of the features of the FIREDISC cooker. If you’re headed [...]
