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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…
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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.
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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….
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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.
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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.
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How to Stay Fresh and Clean in the Backcountry
Jenny Abegg | August 19, 2021
Though only 5 p.m., the forest was dark and snow fell heavily. The eight of us (three wilderness therapy guides, plus five participants) huddled around a fire beneath a tarp staked down with snowshoes—our wet and cold bodies packed onto…
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Dispersed Camping – Guide to Finding Free Camping
Jim Meyers | August 17, 2021
Whether you call it dispersed camping, guerilla camping, frontcountry camping or otherwise, finding a free place to camp away from the crowds of developed campsites is one of the great privileges afforded by America’s vast public lands. As more and…
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5 Tips for Getting Kids Outdoors & Loving It
Kathy Holcombe | August 12, 2021
Sharing a wilderness experience with your kids can lead to a lifetime of great memories. Here are five tips for keeping adventurous kids happy while cultivating family adventures.
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12 Tips to Sleep Well Outdoors
Drew Parrish | August 10, 2021
Sleep is the bedrock of performance. Sleeping well should be a priority every single day, but especially when you head outside for an adventure.
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A Guide to Therm-a-Rest Camping Pillows
Drew Parrish | August 5, 2021
When you set out to build a sleep system its important not to overlook the importance of a camping pillow. It may get overshadowed by the bigger ticket items of a pad, sleeping bag, or quilt, but the right pillow…
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14 Not-so-basic Car Camping Tips
Krista Karlson | August 3, 2021
Car camping is not just for beginners or Sprinter-equipped hardos. Use these 14 tips for an epic weekend of the four-wheeled variety.
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