Adventure Blog

Why you should never feel intimidated while starting new adventures The outdoor community is a welcoming one…until it isn’t. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there will undoubtedly com...

Undeniably lucky are the outdoors lovers who find each other and decided to date—it’s a rarity that calls for some trailhead ingenuity (like DIY doublewide sleeping pads), especially as we near Val...

Tips for Adjusting to Adventures at High Altitude As a flatlander, I’ll defend low-lying adventures all day – but there’s no denying the majestic allure and epic promise of pursuits at high alti...

Sleeping in a Traditional Sleeping Bag No one wants to shiver instead of sleep. Picking a sleeping bag with the right features is the best way to get that much needed rest. But how do you choose fr...

Sleeping in a Mummy Style Sleeping Bag There are so many gear choices to make when taking up a great outdoor adventure like backpacking, and arguably the most important may be which sleeping bag yo...

How to get out of an outdoors rut It was happening and I didn’t want to see it: I was in a rut. A solid two week run without a single afternoon spent outdoors, the calluses on my hands (so careful...

Sleeping in a Double Wide Sleeping Bag Who doesn’t love snuggling close on a cold night while camping out? If you need more cuddling space for you and that special someone, then a double-wide sleep...

As you hike, you spy animal tracks in the soft mud along the trail. Having no idea if these belong to a harmless dog or something more worrisome like a cougar or bear, you fret inwardly as you cont...

It’s here: the cusp of a season turnover. Summer’s leaves are intermingling with red and gold, evenings are comfier with long-sleeves, and the morning air seems to “smell” colder, bringing with it ...