I was tired, cold, and in a bit of trouble when my girlfriend and I pulled into the Tropic Reservoir campground on a Friday night. Yes, mistakes were made on the journey, and I was on thin ice. I can’t imagine what might have happened if our tent was a pain in the ass to…
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Brooks-Range pushes the lightweight boundaries at ORSM 2017
Brooks-Range makes gear for the discerning backcountry traveler, and at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, they were showing off a selection of tents that ups the ante in the lightweight category. Traveling parties of three people and every kind of weather now have brand new options when it comes to outdoor shelters. Weighing in at a…
Outdoor gift ideas for Father’s Day
Father’s day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t yet found a gift for your outdoorsy dad, here are some cool and unusual ideas that we’re sure he will love. Leatherman Tread First up is a Leatherman… but not your grandpa’s old multi tool. This thing is on a whole other level – it’s…
Big Agnes Slater UL2+ Tent review
Desert camping has been challenging for me. While I love to set out on multi-night adventures in red-rock country, I’ve always had issues with my tent. The desert is sandy and windy. Most tent have lots of mesh. Sand and mesh do not mix. Nearly every trip into southern Utah, I would end up with…
Kelty Discovery 4 Tent review
No one wants to go camping. That was my life before making the move to Utah. For starters, camping was not as readily available back east. Also, the gear which my friends and family owned was a step above pathetic. The whole idea of going camping sounded fun but setting up camp drove me away…
Winter backpacking (in August) at Kamas Lake
Months before planning a backpacking trip to Kamas Lake in the Uinta Mountains, it seemed August would the the ideal time of year. Temperatures should be just right, an afternoon thunderstorm would be likely but not a concern, and the fishing should be hot. But as I exit my tent in the dawn hours and…
Sierra Designs Flash 2 Tent review
No matter where you are headed on your next backpacking trip, you’ll need some shelter. If you’re like me, then a trusty tent is the way to go. Considerations include weight, interior space, ease of setup and durability. Sierra Designs has completely revamped their lineup of packing shelters with all these things in mind. SD…