Adventure Blog

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...

It seems lately there’s always a story on the news about someone disappearing in the wilderness while camping or hiking. Since these are our favorite activities, we want to share a few tips that wi...

When you pack up your backpack to hit the trail you stash some water, a few snacks + maybe a rain jacket. Those are basics, things you know you’ll need while you’re out roaming. But do you always r...

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...

If you’ve ever left home for a camp out with a less-than-stellar sleeping bag, you know how crucial a warm, comfortable sleeping bag is to the camping experience. And if you haven’t had this opport...

How to Pick the Right Hiking Shoes Your shoes are arguably the most important gear you will take with you on a hike. And while a well selected, broken-in pair will probably get little credit for yo...

Setting up your camp. The planning, packing, and travel are all behind you. You’ve checked in to the grounds and now the first real step to your camping experience can begin. Setting up camp in an ...