Adventure Blog
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...
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...
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...
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
#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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...