We field tested the iHome iBT9 Waterproof + Shockproof Wireless Stereo Speaker during a weekend camping trip and it performed above our expectations. Here’s what we found. Appearance The iHome iBT9 is a mid-sized speaker that is shaped like a rectangular box. The case color is black and it has blue accents. It’s the blue accents that really visually define the case and makes [...]
Have a kid that likes to get into the messiest of puddles, but hates to put on their rain boots? Butler Overboots are here to save the day! These cute candy colored weatherproof boots are designed to fit right over the top of any toddler or little kid’s shoes. They’re not only colorful and fun, [...]
Your First Telescope Given the different makes and models available, choosing your first telescope can be a daunting task!  Let 50 Campfires walk through it with you step by step! Step 1. Think about what you’d like to see with your telescope: Want to see the moon, planets, or star clusters?  A night of casual stargazing [...]
Ever dip your hat or t-shirt in the water to stay cool on a blistering day? It works because as the water dries it pull latent heat off the body with it. It’s a simple process known as evaporative cooling, and every year we’re seeing more gear that utilizes it. Why buy a special hat [...]
“Could I get a quick picture of the bike touring gear you won’t leave home without?” I recently had a chance to bike the Katy Trail in Missouri, and had fun asking other bikers this simple question. Some people were only biking 10 miles, while others were out for a week to complete the entire [...]
If you were going to build a pair of shoes, but didn’t really “know” anything about it, what would be your first step? I think I would probably put a heavy piece of paper down on the ground and use a Sharpie to trace around my feet. Seems to make the most sense that a [...]
Living the majority of my life at sea level, it’s a rare opportunity to field test gear at any sort of altitude. Recently, a handful of us from 50 Campfires took a 10 day adventure – spending time between Western Montana (Yellowstone to Glacier) and Northern Utah (Park City). It was on the later portion [...]
What’s in a name? Well, a lot actually. Especially in this age of one-up-man-ship when so many find it important to have the right name on their gear. And where you bought it is just as important as what they bought to some. There was a time … not that long ago … when most family, [...]
There is a lake about a mile from the 50 Campfires office, and on a hot August day I’ve often wanted to go swimming over the lunch hour. The problem? There isn’t a place to change! Something as simple as shelter is really taken for granted until you don’t have it. This summer however, will be [...]
Every one loves S’mores. It’s a campfire treat that is guaranteed to put a smile on your child’s face regardless of how, when or where the S’more happens. A campfire is hands down the best way to have a S’more. I’m not going to argue with you on that one. However, there are times when [...]
