Family Camping for Beginners
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Family Camping for Beginners

By: Meg Atteberry Take your kids camping for an unforgettable weekend as a family under the stars. For beginner family campers, don’t let the intimidation of packing up home for a few nights st...
The Celsius XXL Sleeping Bag
Backpacking / Hiking

The Celsius XXL Sleeping Bag

By: Desiree Hester As spring comes sweeping in, images of summer camping trips and smores by the fireside are filling my mind with anticipation. How about you? This time of year is opportune fo...
Hydration Nation
Backpacking / Hiking

Hydration Nation

By: David Ball Hydrating is often treated like a soft science. “How do I feel?” is really the wrong question to be asking when it comes to avoiding dehydration. Research shows we aren’t very...
Finding New Adventure Buddies
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Finding New Adventure Buddies

Imagine this scenario; you’re ready to head outdoors + adventure...but you want someone to join you. Someone to keep you company, someone to laugh at your jokes + someone to help carry snacks. You’...
Volunteering in the Outdoors
backpacking

Volunteering in the Outdoors

Volunteering in the Outdoors // Getting Out + Getting Back We all love getting outside + experiencing the peaceful beauty that we can only find along a lonely trail or while taking in a hard earne...
Family Time...on the Trail!
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Family Time...on the Trail!

We always talk about finding great adventure buddies + getting to know new friends on the trails. But what about family!? Do you get outside with family? Do you love it? Hate it? We don’t know...w...
Leave No Trace...On Social Media
Backpacking / Hiking

Leave No Trace...On Social Media

If you’re on social media in any capacity you’ve probably seen some epic photos of beautiful places...places you want to go because you saw them on Instagram or Facebook. Perfect, now you have one ...
Camping // Pick Your Favorite Type!
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Camping // Pick Your Favorite Type!

“Let’s go camping” is basically music to the ears of anyone looking to escape reality for a bit. Camping is a default excuse to avoid showers, forget about your email inbox + to finally read your w...
What Is an R-Value and Why Does it Matter?
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What Is an R-Value and Why Does it Matter?

When it comes to your sleep system, comfort is king (or queen) and it all starts with getting your body off of the ground, or utilizing a sleeping pad. The R-Value of your sleeping pad determines j...