Sasquatch’s words filled the shelter one night: “I’m going to send my bag home when we get to Shenandoah.” It wasn’t uncommon for thru-hikers to look for weight-slicing solutions while on trail. I sent home some non-essential gear like cotton…
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Camping and hiking with a dog can be a wonderful experience. Done well, sharing outdoor experiences with your canine companion benefits their well-being and deepens your bond. Still, it can feel overwhelming at first figuring out what to bring, where…
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The desire to get outside has transformed from a want to a need. To breathe in that mountain air. To fall asleep under a blanket of stars. To feel the burn of a long hike uphill. Being outside makes your life better.
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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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Move over Sprinter vans, there’s a new gang in town. Take a look at these tips below to maximize your car for tent-free weekend adventures.
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Before a planned backpacking trip, we make a list of all the essentials we need to have a comfortable and safe time. This is no different for dogs. Here’s a list of the 10 Essentials for Backpacking with Dogs.
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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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Being motivated to get out on the weekend can be a challenge, and planning and packing is an overwhelming task. Here are six tips to get you out the door with energy to spare on Friday afternoon.
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A knock on my window jolted me into consciousness. A gruff voice came from the darkness: “Police, open up. You can’t camp here.” My heart raced. I was parked at a trailhead where camping was previously allowed. But during the…
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Whether you call it dispersed camping, boondocking, 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…
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Summer is here, and you know what that means: evening swims in alpine lakes, dusty trails for miles and long days in the backcountry. But have you dialed in your backcountry summer sleep system yet? Or are you still deciding…
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We all love camping, right? You know, that feeling of escaping town a few hours early on Friday, car packed, windows down, while the moist, green warmth of spring blows your favorite music through your adventure sled. Whether you’re headed…
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