Depending on where you’re camping, there’ll be different organic materials that are ideal for starting a fire. Occasionally, you’ll find yourself in a place without access to natural materials, and you’ll need to rely on whatever you happen to have along with you – or possibly come up with a creative solution to get a [...]
Here’s the deal campers – we’re going to be updating this page all day with handpicked deals on gear that we can vouch for. No cheap junk. Only gear that deserves a spot in your campbox.
When it comes to their pets, some people will not settle for anything but the best. They’ll be thrilled when the items on your holiday buying list include gifts for them that are really gifts for their pets. If they take their dogs ... or even cats ... camping, they probably need ... and want [...]
If you’ve got someone on your holiday gift list that loves the city life just as much as they do exploring nature, you’re going to want to check out our list of 20 Gifts That Transition Perfectly From City To Trail below! The list includes everything from waterproof boots from Forsake that’ll be just at [...]
Available in 2-hour and 6-hour Zippo Rechargeable Hand Warmer models, we’ve had the chance to test both in a variety of terrain. Places you’d expect and some you would not. They’ve been with us from the floor of Death Valley in California to the school yard in mid-winter Minnesota. Testing hand warmers in the Mohave Desert? You [...]
It’s been nearly a month since the season’s first crystals of frost blanketed the woods of northwestern Wisconsin. Having spent the majority of the summer outside – camping, hiking, fishing and paddling – that first frosty morning is always a harsh wake-up call. Although the days begin shortening even before Fourth of July, the reality [...]
I’ve always been envious of my friends and coworkers that own boot and shoe dryers. I can’t count how many times I’ve headed inside after a day in the hot sun, rain or snow – only to watch them hook up their boots or shoes to an electric drying system. The next morning, they’re lacing [...]
Flowfold Sterling Dog Leash We’ve seen videos of rock climbing dogs, and people climbing with dogs attached to them. While this is an incredibly enviable thing, most of us don’t have a four-legged companion who’s willing to join us for our next trip up the crag. Even if rock climbing isn’t your thing, we can [...]
The increasing popularity of hammocking as a past time is, I believe, primarily due to the portability. Yes, they’re comfortable, and there’s something beautiful about swinging in the breeze between two trees. Still, the fact that they’re small and easy to set up makes them a no-brainer on a sunny afternoon. This also means that [...]
Top stories, tips, and gear every week! At 50 Campfires we spend the entire week wading through outdoor stories, camping tips, and new gear. The most interesting stories usually get discussed around the lunch table. We realized one day that it would be fun to share the things we’re talking about with you in a [...]
