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Camping Gear For All Seasons

Andy Cochrane | September 23, 2021

Get the right camping gear for every season with these tips.

Pros and Cons of Common Backpacking Gear

Chris Pickering | September 21, 2021

Pros and cons of common gear dichotomies like tents vs. tarps, air mattress vs. closed cell foam, cooking stoves vs. cold soaking, and suspension framed packs vs. going frameless.

How to Build a Fall Sleep System

Drew Parrish | September 16, 2021

A proper fall sleep system gives you the ability to capitalize on the exquisite shoulder season of autumn—no bugs, no crowds, no sweltering heat. Depending on where you are though, shoulder seasons can be hard to plan for. They are…

Gear Tips

How to Choose the Right Size & Shape Sleeping Pad

Jim Meyers | September 14, 2021

We understand that sleep is the unsung hero of great days in the outdoors. So when you choose your next camping mattress, there are a few crucial considerations to make.

Tips

Comfort Recipes For Fall Camping

Fresh Off The Grid | September 9, 2021

It’s time for comfort food! So to help you embrace the season, we’ve put together a menu of our favorite recipes for fall camping.

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7 Tips for Fall Camping

September 7, 2021

That crisp autumn air in your nostrils, the soft crunch of fallen leaves, the golden glow of an early sunset, less people, fewer bugs…camping in the fall is the best. Whether embarking on a late-season backpacking trip or shuttling the…

Gear Stories

Memories from a 1984 Sleeping Pad

Sammy Spence | September 2, 2021

When we buy gear that is guaranteed for longevity, it’s not only allowing our adventure fund to continue to grow, but it’s healthier for the environment as well. It’s gear we can count on for longevity and strength, designed for gnarly adventures.

Advocacy Tips

Wildfires Prevention: Backpacking During Fire Season

Hannah Singleton | August 31, 2021

After guiding backpacking trips across the West for over six summers, I’ve learned something: people love campfires. The smoldering embers, the dancing smoke, the popping and crackling and whistling… Campfires evoke a certain nostalgia and add coziness to any experience….

Gear

The ASTM R-Value Standard: Rating Sleeping Pad Insulation

Keith Erps | August 29, 2021

Learn about the new ASTM testing standards for sleeping pads and what it means for your current and future Therm-a-Rest pad’s R-value.

Gear

Bringing a Camping Pillow: Is it Worth the Weight?

Briana Halliwell | August 24, 2021

I’m here to let you in on a not-so-secret little secret: camping pillows are definitely worth the weight in your pack if you care about getting the best possible night’s sleep outdoors.