Our biggest gear giveaway of the year is BACK! Calling all campers! We have a great lineup this year and we’ll be giving the entire prize package to ONE camper every week for ten weeks! Boom! From knives to chairs to outdoor ovens, we will truly Amp Your Camp for 2019. This week we’re featuring [...]
The right way to lay in a hammock I love hammocks. They’re portable, easy to use, and comfortable – that is, if you use them correctly. When someone says that hammocks aren’t comfortable, it’s because they aren’t using them the right way. “But it’s simple right? Just hang it up and hop in? Right?” Wrong. [...]
The right way to lay in a hammock I love hammocks. They’re portable, easy to use, and comfortable – that is, if you use them correctly. When someone says that hammocks aren’t comfortable, it’s because they aren’t using them the right way. “But it’s simple right? Just hang it up and hop in? Right?” Wrong. [...]
Our last 50 Campfires Field Trip took us to northern Minnesota to explore what is simply called “The North Shore.” The rugged beauty makes it a popular vacation destination for city dwellers looking to escape the daily grind. The North Shore spans 145 miles, from Duluth all the way to Grand Portage. It’s full of [...]
5 Reasons To Pick Up A Ukulele For Camping I’ve been plucking stringed instruments for over twenty years now, and more often than not, I find myself grabbing the ukulele for the campsite. I’ve always liked playing music in the outdoors. Nothing beats strumming your favorite tune in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful scenery. [...]
5 Reasons To Pick Up A Ukulele For Camping I’ve been plucking stringed instruments for over twenty years now, and more often than not, I find myself grabbing the ukulele for the campsite. I’ve always liked playing music in the outdoors. Nothing beats strumming your favorite tune in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful scenery. [...]
We dig into the old debate – tents vs hammocks. We analyze six key factors to help you decide which is best for you and your situation.
The 7 Leave No Trace Principles Every Camper Should Follow As campers, it’s our responsibility to leave the outdoor world as clean and undisturbed as it was before we went there. Not only does this allow plants and animals to live their lives in a pristine natural habitat, but it also ensures that future campers [...]
Let’s check out weird roadside attractions in New Jersey! One of our favorite things to do on road trips is to open up the Roadside America app and see what oddities we can find on the way. On this trip, we were rolling through New Jersey, and for some reason, there was an abundance of [...]
One of our favorite things to do is introduce people to fishing. The look on their face when the bobber goes down is priceless, and if they are lucky enough to catch a few fish, they’re likely hooked for a lifetime. On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip to New York, we had a chance [...]
