Although having a strong and reliable shelter is always important, it is especially important when dealing with winter conditions. If you’re climbing in the winter, having a reliable tent is essential due to...
Have you ever stepped away from a campfire on a cold fall night and immediately thought about that warm feeling you get after climbing into your sleeping bag and zipping yourself up? Well, what if I told you...
Gossamer Gear has spent the last 20 years designing and producing functional, ultralight gear. They take ultralight gear seriously, and have been advocates for the lightweight backpacking movement. As...
As the air starts to cool down and the leaves start to change, that means one thing: Tailgate season! Some look forward to Ugg Boots and pumpkin spiced lattes. Here at Busted Wallet look forward to firing up...
When it comes to outdoor gear, turning to a trusted brand that stands by their products makes the difference between mediocre camping and great camping. Kelty is a brand that is known and trusted for their...
For backpackers, light weight, functional gear is very important. When traveling long distances over multiple nights, having the ability to cut back on ounces is always welcome. That is one of the reasons why...
Adventure found me this summer and I am happy to report that I was ready with the best that Carhartt has to offer! A sampling of Carhartt's best spring and summer women's clothing took me from exploring the...
For more than 100 years, Eureka! has been involved in outdoor gear and tech, from the tent used by the first Americans to scale Everest, to the A-frame style Timberline Eureka! knows a think or two about...
If you spend a minute on Big Agnes’ website perusing the blogs and travel stories, it’s pretty obvious that this company lives and breathes adventure. They started small near Steamboat Springs 17 years...
Oh, hey there beautiful, warm sunshine! It’s nice to finally have you back again. Winters are long here in the midwest, and with the first break in the cold weather comes our version of “spring cleaning”...
When camping, if your tent is your house, what is your backpack? It holds your tent, clothing, water, cook system, bedding and more. It ties everything together. It's a step below a van loaded with gear and...
Being the adventurous types we are, we accept a lot of risks during our fun seeking. Shifting weather patterns, tidal shifts, freak fly hatches...You name it, and it's bound to happen eventually. However,...