As summer becomes fall and fall becomes winter, a new set of challenges arrive when it comes to winter camping. Packing lists get heavier and longer as the right gear for staying safe and warm is put together. Winter sleeping…
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It was only when I returned home from the Appalachian Trail that I realized my childhood bed was too soft. It welcomed me with open arms, but my body had been hardened and chiseled by the mountains for 4.5 months….
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Is it time to store your sleeping pads and sleeping bags for the winter season? Read our tips on how to store your gear for winter hibernation without compromising their next-season performance.
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The perfect sleeping bag or camping quilt won’t stay perfect without the proper care. Here are a few tips for how to take care of sleeping bags or camp quilts so you can keep your fluffy companion in tip-top shape…
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Gear belongs on the trail, not in a landfill. To help you reuse your gear over and over again we’ve created this guide to repairing your sleeping pad at home, in the field or through our expert repair shop.
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Outdoor-loving people can be hard to buy gifts for. For one there are so many choices when it comes to different kinds of gear. On top of that, outdoor adventurers have the propensity to be “gearheads.” That is to say,…
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Some decisions come down to more than performance or cost. As an outdoor industry brand, we are inherently invested in the sustained health of our environment. Here we take a closer look at the Responsible Down Standard, the certification to…
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What if we wrapped our gifts sustainably? What if the wrapping itself was a part of the gift? What if you could give a more thoughtful gift to your loved ones, and give the planet you love some much-needed reprieve?…
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Conservation and stewardship should be a priority to everyone who loves the outdoors. We share some tips on living a more eco-friendly life.
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This year, we’re inviting you to give the gift of experience, of adventure, to your loved ones—gifts far too large to fit under the tree. Here are a few examples on ways that we can give the gift of adventure to our loved ones.
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Love getting outside and interested in giving back to your local community? Then you might want to look into outdoor volunteer opportunities! With so many out there, it can be hard to know where to start and what organization to…
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If a standard sleeping bag is causing you to overheat, sweat and then catch a chill, a camp quilt may be right for you.
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