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We were blown away by the responses we got for our first-ever Fall Kids Coloring Contest! Thanks to everyone for participating – including Mom and Dad who shared these amazing photos with us. We loved pouring over all of the impressive artwork. There are some seriously talented young artists out there. We hope that this fun coloring contest served as [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Nozipp Sleeping Bag When the 50 Campfires team shares a fire, it’s amazing what truths are discovered. One is that we share common nightmares ... especially ones  centering on sleeping bags that won’t unzip when you need them to. There’s the black bear burrito nightmare. And there’s the [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Klymit Hammock V It’s not hard to be a fan of camping hammocks. Maybe it’s simply swaying in the breeze. Perhaps the attraction is sleeping closer to the stars when you’re under them. Or do you like the total portability, camp anywhere aspect of ‘mocking? Whichever, the hammock camping  life [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Grand Trunk Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag Camping in a hammock is supposed to be the ultimate in simplicity. Pull up to a campsite, hang your hammock, enjoy camping with the knowledge you have a warm and cozy nest awaiting you when it comes time to crash. However, [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Rambo R750 Black Power Bike We love gear that makes us feel nostalgic. Gear that takes us back to a time before we had responsibilities and day-to-day routines. For us, bikes are the perfect combination of adventure, exercise, and nostalgic jubilance. They were our ticket to [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award to Recover. Our obsession with the convenience of plastic water bottles has turned into one of the biggest environmental problems we face today. The United States uses about 50 billion water bottles per year, and only about 23 percent of them get recycled. That’s a horrifying amount of [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for the Hi-Tec Big-Fit System. Raising kids is expensive, and the more activities your kids are into, the more money you spend (hockey parents know what we’re talking about). Every single place you can save a few bucks helps. If your kids are outdoor explorers then they need [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for Darn Tough Socks. Good socks aren’t cheap. We all know that. Socks for $15-$20 have been around for a while now, and people who spend a lot of time outdoors are willing to pay it. They need a sock that is comfortable all day on the trail. [...]

The Camping Authority Announces Annual Gear Award for MyPakage. Underwear hasn’t changed much over time. We’ve had cotton boxers and briefs forever, which are terrible for hot weather. Thankfully, quick-drying synthetics came along and made our weekend hikes much more comfortable. Beyond that, there hasn’t been much in the way of innovation. Then we discovered [...]