Bubi Bottles are collapsible BPA free water bottles that are very compact and lightweight. The bottle can carry hot and cold liquids and can even be heated with a flame. The water bottle also doubles as a great waterproof case for precious items. It comes in a variety of sizes (14 oz to 24 oz), [...]
Enter to win an Alpine Innovations Tether Case at the bottom of this post! The Alpine Innovations Tether Case helps memories be made easily. The case prevents camera damage with the shock cord that keeps the camera connected to the case. It is comfortable to wear around a neck or wrist. The weatherproof design makes it [...]
The Alpine Innovations Spudz lens cleaner is the ultimate lens cloth and is safe for all optics. It is a quality microfiber cloth in a compact carrier that can clip anywhere you need it. The lens cloth is washable and reusable making it easy to enjoy time after time. From the manufacturer’s website: Spudz has [...]
The Alpine Innovations ESP Sunglasses Holder is your fun in the sun eyewear case. The structure is soft and compact and easy to access. It is built well and also includes a microfiber lens cloth within the case. It can attach to anywhere and is made in the USA. From the manufacturer’s website: The Eye-wear [...]
The very first time I camped-out was under the stars at my friend Connie’s house. We had no tent and minimal parental supervision. We had some old blankets and a beat up quilt we dragged off her brothers bed. It was a time in life when we had no cares. I like to think we [...]
Ticks Are Nasty! So nasty in fact, that they should have their own horror film. Oh wait – they do. And get this – Seth Green is in it. The trailer will gross you out and make you hate ticks even more so, here it is. If that was the world we lived in I probably wouldn’t be writing [...]
Life never slows down but more and more people are making it a point to take a moment to enjoy the beautiful outdoors including camping, hiking, water sports, and biking. Camping has become a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of normal life. Some camp alone, others prefer to go with friends [...]
Admit it, it’s happened – you haven’t even backed out of your driveway, the kids are arguing in the backseat and you’re thinking, “It’s going to be a LONG weekend of camping with kids!” I interviewed three “camping with kids” experts who have over 75 combined years of experience camping with children and grandchildren alike. [...]
I’m a 28-year old American male who has never built a campfire. Sure, I’ve earned my bachelors and I’m working my way through a graduate degree. I’ve had success in entrepreneurship. I’ve even watched every season of survivor that was interesting. But, besides that winter when our furnace gave out while watching an episode of [...]
When camping it is easy to forget all of the things we take for granted at our home. Something as simple as a note or way to communicate through a quick message can be difficult at your campsite. The same can be said if you are out on the trail hiking or geocaching. If you [...]
