Adventure Blog

How-To
How to Get Started with Trail Running
It’s a safe bet that you have seen at least a few people running along the trails you’re hiking along. They come trotting along the trail, making it look easy while wearing a tiny backpack then go ...

Camping
How to Camp for Free
How to Camp for Free
You want to get outdoors more, but camping fees are stacked against you. With a little research and a little creativity, you can head out every weekend — heck, go for a lifeti...

Backpacking / Hiking
Are You a Detriment or an Asset to the Outdoors?
Are You a Detriment or an Asset to the Outdoors?
An eroded path cuts uphill, making short work of the long stretches of switchbacks that the national park maintains. “Why waste time?” you think as...

#hikerchat
What You Need to Know: Slot Canyons
What You Need to Know: Slot Canyons
In my adopted home of Utah we have so many canyons there’s even a place called “Canyonlands.” Typically we imagine the kind we can drive through, maybe if you’r...

How-To
Sierra & Mesa Canvas Tents
We have new canvas tents here for you, just in time for summer camping. We’re launching new Sierra and Mesa Canvas Tents, get all the details below and snag one for yourself today! Made of natural ...

frost nip
Frostbite: Understanding the Signs + Symptoms
Frostbite: Understanding the Signs + Symptoms
Winter is a beautiful season to get out and explore, but colder temps and snow bring inevitable risks that are important to know in order to keep you ...

campfire
How To: Build a Fire Pit
If we were playing word association and I threw out camping, I bet a number of you would think fire. Even with a propane camp stove and grill, a camp just has to have that smoky smell, that flicker...

campfire
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...

backpacking
How To: Stay Clean While Camping
How to Stay Clean While Camping
Being a clean camper may sound like an oxymoron, but maintaining personal hygiene is important to creating a successful outdoor experience. Every adventurer require...