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...
A full third of our day is supposed to be spent sleeping. That doesn't change if you are at home, on vacation, or out on the trail with a backpack. Getting a good night's sleep prepares us for our day, be that...
Designed to keep you off the ground and comfortable throughout the night, the Kamp-Rite Tent Cot is (as you probably guessed) half tent - half cot. This ingenious piece of camping gear has been around for...
When you go on a hiking trip without knowing what to expect for terrain, you can only hope you have the right gear. Some people like hammocks and some prefer the tent. On occasion, when it's time to set up...
Designed for lightweight backpacking and minimalist camping, the Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 tent looks like a tent, but it's really a giant mesh net with a fly. Over the past month we've grown to love...
Kelty is undoubtedly a brand well known with high quality camping and outdoors gear. Busted Wallet is no stranger to Kelty as we previously checked out their Outfitter Pro 2 tent. Kelty's goal is to...
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...
The last time my wife and I stayed in the same tent together was almost 10 years ago. When we started bringing kids we switched to staying in a pop up camper, and I’m happy to say we’re going back to tent...
If you have the right gear and don't mind dealing with frigid temperatures, Winter can be a great time to get outdoors and enjoy mother nature. It's truly as easy as strapping on a pair of snowshoes, hiking...
Camping is always a great time to spend with friends or family. A wonderful opportunity to take in the glories of Mother Earth, listen to the splendid sounds of nature, or slam a few beers if that's what...
With Labor Day now in our rear-view mirror, it's natural for people to lose focus on outdoor adventures and head inside for a nice bowl of chili and some football. At Busted Wallet we're never quite ready to...
When it comes to durable, functional, and lightweight gear, I am a huge fan of Big Agnes products. Big Agnes is a company that encourages people to get outdoors and explore, and they use and test all of their...