Camping

The North Face brand is named after the cold, exposed, unforgiving side of a mountain. Which the company acknowledges is a bit ironic given it's ocean-side origins about 150 feet above sea level in the...

As David Spade said to Chris Farley in Tommy Boy: "Did I catch a '9-er' in there?  You callin' from a walkie talkie?"  Yes, we certainly are!  The Motorola Talkabout T460 Two-Way Radios are super handy and...

One brand that knows how deliver top rated comfort and quality products for the great outdoors is Therm-a-Rest, and their parent company Cascade Designs.  With a combination of unemployed engineers, a leaky...

We are in the prime time camping season here in the midwest.  Living on Lake Michigan, we never know what the weather will be like so to properly plan a hiking or camping trip is nearly impossible.  Most of...

Many times, when hiking or camping in remote areas, cell phone service is limited. For some of us, this is a blessing, because it gives us a legitimate excuse not to answer emails or take calls. However,...

Being aware of the weather is important for anyone looking to get out and enjoy the outdoors. For outdoor enthusiasts, such as backpackers or mountaineers, knowing about severe storms can be critical to...

There are two types of people in the world: those that can easily fall asleep under most conditions, and those that need the conditions to be absolutely perfect in order to fall asleep easily. Unfortunately, I...

When you think grilling you think Weber Grills. That's just a fact of life Jack. Weber has been the symbol of quality and dependable grills since 1952. The Weber Q1200 series of portable grills now comes in a...

We carry all of our gear out to the middle of nowhere. We pitch tents, build fires, maybe get a little fishing in...we also get a little hungry from time to time. When you're out in the wilderness, knowing...

Traditional mummy sleeping bags have been the go to bag for many people. They are small, lightweight and compact. I myself have never been a fan of them because of how I sleep. I don’t like to feel...

 "Roughing it" is now a thing of the past. With solar-powered tents that can charge your phone and self inflating mats it's hard to imagine camping without modern technology. The Eureka! Gonzo Grill falls...