The right gear makes all the difference for canoe camping. Here are the seven things that keep me comfortable during long days on the water.

I want to review this Disc-O-Bed which is a new product that I got to test a couple of times this year. I want to touch on what I really like about it and talk about what it is and how to use it. You can make it into a couple of different things. It’s [...]

It’s a common notion that you have to spend a lot of money to get outdoors. After all, there is a ton of fancy gear on the market, but our advice is to always start on the cheap. If you fall in love with it, you can always upgrade later.  Backpacks are a perfect example. [...]

With five sharpening levels and two angles, the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener is an awesome way to keep an edge in the field.

If you spend enough time outdoors, you’ll eventually run into rain, but that doesn’t mean you have to pack up your campsite and go.

With the sun peeking through the clouds and the birds chirping in unison, it’s finally time to kick off the long-awaited camping season. If you’re dusting off your gear and realizing that you need something new – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some great picks for camping gear that are currently on [...]

Campfires are like magnets, and bring friends, family and even strangers together. The mesmerizing flicker and crack of every log, the smell of the wavering smoke and the sizzle of smoldering embers are among the many reasons we escape outdoors.   Fire pits have come a long way since their primitive roots of collecting some rocks [...]

Picture this: You wake up in a tent. The air is cold outside of your sleeping bag. The sun is just about to rise, the first light of day peeking out from behind a nearby mountain range. A few birds have already woken up and are calling out to each other in the trees. Your [...]

During my thru hikes, I’ve seen some of the worst blisters and rub spots you could imagine. If there is one piece of advice for newbie hikers, that would be to take care of your feet. Proper footwear, sturdy insoles and comfortable-wearing socks serve as the keys to success. Most people think a sock is [...]

When you’re toting a tent from your car to a park tent site or schlepping it deep into the backcountry, it’s bound to get caked with mud, catch some bird droppings, develop a stench—or all three. Follow these care tips to keep your tent in top shape from season to season.   How to clean a [...]