Whether you’re car camping or going for a big hike in the backcountry, one thing’s for sure: You’ll need to eat! When you are camping, your cooking ability and the quality of your food can still be premium with the ideal camping kitchen setup. If you were car camping, you’ll have the luxury a bunch …
A good windbreaker jacket can be worth its weight in gold. We went on a quest to find the best one. Many windbreakers are cheap and flimsy, and despite their name don’t protect you well from the elements. We wanted to find the best windbreaker jackets that held up to nature’s surprises and some normal …
Being out in the woods, whether you are hiking, fly fishing, paddling, or just exploring, can make for some of the most memorable days of your life. Maybe you are finding that new trout hole, or the view you haven’t seen before makes it all worth it. With all of the benefits, there are a …
Hiking is a great way to get outside and be immersed in the outdoors, but it carries a little risk too. There is always a chance of a minor injury, and on very rare occasion you or someone you are with might experience a more major injury. Here are 7 common hiking injuries and how …
Paddling – canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding – is a great way to get outside and explore. Unlike cycling or hiking, paddling lets you get on the water, and see nature in a way you otherwise wouldn’t. The perspective from the water is often so different than the perspective from land. Paddling has a huge …
Thermal underwear is a must-have if you are doing any cold weather activity or live in a northern climate. The big question is: Which brand or specific underwear is best? We know cold weather, so we did a head-to-head test with our 5 favorite lines of thermal underwear: Filson, Smartwool, Patagonia, L.L. Bean, and Carhartt. …
Fishing requires more than just your rod and reel. Most fishing enthusiasts know that an organized tackle box makes their fishing experience less stressful, safer, easier, and more productive. A good tackle box is a go-to hub for all things fishing, and can ideally reduce the clutter of your fishing trip, as well as your …
When you envision camping, you probably envision a tent. A tent is one of the most basic elements of “roughing it” and sleeping outside, and a 4-person tent just might be the most versatile, all-around size of tent to own. One thing that you need when you go camping is a good tent that will …
