18 Ways to Start a Fire
alternative methods to starting a fire

18 Ways to Start a Fire

Here at TETON Sports, we love the idea of being able to start a fire with whatever we can find in the great outdoors. Certainly, fuel to keep a fire going is often abundant in the wilderness, but f...
Sleeping in a Double-Wide Sleeping Bag
Backpacking / Hiking

Sleeping in a Double-Wide Sleeping Bag

Sleeping in a Double Wide Sleeping Bag Who doesn’t love snuggling close on a cold night while camping out? If you need more cuddling space for you and that special someone, then a double-wide sleep...
How to Identify 6 Animals You Might Encounter on the Trail
Animal tracks

How to Identify 6 Animals You Might Encounter on the Trail

As you hike, you spy animal tracks in the soft mud along the trail. Having no idea if these belong to a harmless dog or something more worrisome like a cougar or bear, you fret inwardly as you cont...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 16+ Camping Tips that Keep Women Warm
Backpacking / Hiking

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 16+ Camping Tips that Keep Women Warm While Camping in Cooler Temperatures

It’s here: the cusp of a season turnover. Summer’s leaves are intermingling with red and gold, evenings are comfier with long-sleeves, and the morning air seems to “smell” colder, bringing with it ...
#HikerChat : What is it? Your Guide to the Digital Outdoors.
#hikerchat

#HikerChat : What is it? Your Guide to the Digital Outdoors.

#HikerChat : What is it? Your Guide to the Digital Outdoors. As many of you may know here at TETON Sports, we co-host the biggest outdoor chat on Twitter every Friday at noon (EST) along with our ...
How to Cook a Mountain Man Burrito
Camping

How to Cook a Mountain Man Burrito

From the TETON Sports Adventure Hub Video Series, we bring you our famous Mountain Man Burrito. This recipe is designed for an on the go adventure, like backpacking or an all day hike, but deliciou...
How to Pick a Sleeping Bag
Camping

How to Pick a Sleeping Bag

If you’ve ever left home for a camp out with a less-than-stellar sleeping bag, you know how crucial a warm, comfortable sleeping bag is to the camping experience. And if you haven’t had this opport...
How to Navigate and Use a Compass
backpacking

How to Navigate and Use a Compass

A tool for the Ages—the compass is a great companion for any off-trail hiker or explorer. There are many different uses for a compass. Here, we’ll cover the simplest use—taking a bearing. You’ll le...
How to Keep Cool While Camping and Hiking
Backpacking / Hiking

How to Keep Cool While Camping and Hiking

Here at home (TETON Sports headquarters), we’ve been enduring record-breaking heat. In honor of this rare occasion, we’ve compiled a list of beat-the-heat tips and tricks for the rest of the brave ...