Sitting around a campfire with good food and drink seems like the epitome of existence. This pair of outdoor enthusiasts felt the same way.

Storing beer in the river might be one of the oldest camping hacks out there, but you still need to do a few things to make it a success.

We’ve come a long, long way in cooler technology in the last decade. Super-insulated, rotomolded coolers are at every campsite you visit these days. There are dozens of manufacturers cranking them out, and they’re pretty good. Packed with ice, these super-coolers keep your food and drinks cold for up to twice as long as old-style [...]

There are many times when I’m headed over to a friend’s house for a few drinks, and I don’t need a full-sized cooler. I’m looking for a grab-and-go solution, and the Chill Systems Chiller does an excellent job. It’s a molded container that holds either three cans or a bottle of wine that you toss [...]

Ever wonder why many beers in the bock style have the likeness of a goat on their label? No, it’s not because bock is a stronger beer that will kick you in the seat of your pants if you’re not careful with it. The bock beer style was originally developed in the German town of [...]

There are times when you don’t need the biggest, longest lasting, rotomolded cooler ever made. Sometimes you’re just headed over to a friend’s house for a BBQ, or to the beach for a few hours. We’ve been toting around the Tenba BYOB Cooler Insert for shorter outings like this and it’s perfect. It holds either [...]

The locals in White Salmon, Washington like good food and well crafted beer. When they get a hankering for both, and a clear day is offering up a stunning view of Mt. Hood, they head over to Everybody’s Brewing. It’s a cozy little pub that puts a lot of heart into delicious food, and beer [...]

50 Campfires Choices for Beer and Meat Pairing for Camping … with hotdogs roasted on a stick. It may be easier to list the beer styles that DON’T pair well with hotdogs roasted on a stick. After all, beer and wurst have a very long and inseparable relationship. So there’s no need to overthink this. [...]

During our Field Trip to Portland we came across a variety of tasty Portland brews. Especially after a long hike, we at 50 Campfires love cracking open a cold one (or two) at the campsite. Nothing beats sharing an ice cold brewski with some of your friends around the fire. Cheers! Here are some great Portland brews to keep on [...]

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits was founded on the idea that great beer is crafted with both passion and creativity. Since their humble 3 barrel brew house beginnings in 2010, Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits has grown to become a successful brewery and distillery today. 50 Campfires caught up with founder and CEO Jeff Trevaskis at the [...]