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Everything You Need to Know: Fall Camping Done Right

The summer campers are packing up their tents at the first chill on the breeze as we speak, but you know better. Don’t let dipping temperatures scare you away from golden mornings on the hiking tra...
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How To: Make Your Own Fire Starter

Fire is man’s first technology and most outdoorsmen still feel it is essential to the camping experience. Your tinder really makes or breaks your fire-building efforts so be sure your tinder is dry...
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3 Must-have Items to Keep in Your Safety Kit

Alpine. Forests. Or even that ever-popular "deserted island": Whatever the territory, you just passed through the unimaginable — a multi-day backcountry emergency — unscathed. You can chalk it up t...
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Sleeping in a Mummy Style Sleeping Bag

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...
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18 Ways to Start a Fire

Here at TETON Sports, we love the idea of being able to start a fire with whatever we can find in the great outdoors. Certainly, fuel to keep a fire going is often abundant in the wilderness, but f...
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How to find a hiking partner

One of our recent posts covered safety for hikers. In that article, we mentioned the importance of hiking with a group or partner. And we’d like to reiterate: “You should always have at least one b...
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How to Wash Your Backpack

Maybe you feel the need for a good hike. You look to the space where you keep your beloved backpack. Sweat stains and grime have reached an unacceptable level and you realize the day has arrived to...
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How to Choose the Right Backpack for the Adventure

One of the most rewarding adventuring experiences is backpacking. You carry your own gear and hike through the wilderness for some quality time with the great outdoors. At TETON, we want you to enj...