Kayaking Lake Powell in Winter Trip Report and Photos by Hilary Oliver My bivy sack made a sound I’d never heard before on the first morning of the trip, as I rolled over, waking up. Through my sleeping bag, I…
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Along with your sleeping bag’s EN Temperature Ratings, a proper fit is critical to your bag’s warmth, comfort and overall performance. A bag that’s too big will allow to move too freely around you and out of your bag, wasting…
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Ever wonder how a sleeping bag rating correlates to performance at camp? Before 2005, it was common for campers to have cold nights due to the inaccuracy and variety of sleeping bag temperature ratings. Today, standardized sleeping bag ratings give…
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Amanda Ellis |
January 26, 2021
At the end of a long day on the mountain, you might dread the thought of spending a night out in the elements as the temperatures begin to drop. The idea of snow camping might not seem that appealing but…
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These days, air pads may steal much of the spotlight as the new cutting-edge technology, but self-inflating pads are still a big part of our product line, with good reason. Given its heritage and popularity, we decided to answer some common questions about the technology that made us who we are today.
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From Antarctica to the Arctic Circle, and Norway to South Africa, these are winter camping tips learned from experiencing a truly global winter.
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Believe it or not, people actually camp during the winter. Setting up camp in the snowy cold may not be for everyone, but for those willing, there can be some worthwhile rewards. To start, there are no bugs, little worry…
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Winter in Yellowstone is not to be missed, so it makes sense that the whole Yellowstone and Bozeman region has awesome winter adventure opportunities. Truly though, this is no secret. In fact, there is a rich history of winter adventure…
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Headed for a desert adventure this winter? Don’t hit the trail before reading our helpful tips for camping in the desert during the cold winter months.
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In the natural world, winter presents an annual challenge. Temperatures can become unforgivingly cold, resources run scarce, daylight hours are constricted and the living breathing world settles in to survive. Yet, for us humans—even with the challenge of COVID—life goes on…
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The Lone Star state boasts 95 state parks and two national parks with extensive outdoor opportunities. You know the saying, “everything is bigger in Texas.” Well, the sheer size of the state means a lack of Yellowstone or Yosemite-like crowds.
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Temperatures are cooling off, the sun is out and abundant desert magic is everywhere you look. Utah fall camping is some of the best camping in North America.
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