Happy 4th of July from all of us here at UtahOutside.com! Here’s to hoping you’re not even reading this post right now because you’re off camping in Utah’s mountains somewhere far from civilization this Independence Day setting up a tent instead of setting off fireworks!
Tag: Camping
Hiking Nevada’s Wheeler Peak
Climbing the highest peak in a state – it’s a magnetic cause for us hikers who desire peak-bagging in all its forms, so Wheeler Peak, located in Nevada near the Utah border, was on my tick list for a long time. *cue record scratch* Well, turns out it’s, ahem, not the highest peak in Nevada,…
Camping at Big Flat in the Tushar Mountains
Campsites at established campgrounds in Utah can be hard to come by as they tend to fill up fast, especially on the weekends. But luckily there is plenty of land in our state where you can find primitive camping in Utah’s mountains where most people never think to go. Big Flat in Fishlake National Forest…
Camping at Red Canyon Campground
Red Canyon, located between the town of Panguitch and Bryce Canyon National Park, is a fantastic area for outdoor recreation set among stunning scenery. Unfortunately, most people simply drive through on their way to the more famous national park next door. Little do they know that there is so much to do in Red Canyon,…
Camping at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, located just one mile west of Escalante on Utah Highway 12, is the perfect campground to use as home base for outdoor recreation pursuits in Southern Utah. For many people, a good campsite with all the amenities is the key to having a comfortable extended trip, and this place as…
Easton Mountain Products Vo2 Racing Showshoes at Outdoor Retailer
One of the first products I saw at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market was also one of the coolest. At the Easton Mountain Products booth, a bunch of snowshoes were on display that were lousy with innovative and advanced features. But the show stopper was the Vo2 Racing Snowshoes. On the surface, the Easton…
Flashlight Shootout: Primus PrimeTorch 1010 vs Icon Link
As Old Man Winter creeps in, the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. That means one thing for campers and hikers: more darkness to deal with. Chances are you already have a trusted light source in your pack, but it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan. Icon and Primus both…
AGS Brands Bluet Pocket Stove review
Backpacking stoves come in all shapes and sizes, from the ever popular Jetboil, to slow simmering Primus stoves. But for the ultralight backpacker or survivalist out there, size matters. That’s why the Bluet Pocket Stove is a good option. It may look like just a square piece of metal, but this little guy works, and…
Brunton Restore Portable Power Device review
The backcountry is usually thought of as a place to disconnect and enjoy nature; a way to forget everything going on in our busy lives. However, some of us just can’t be without our gadgets. Phones, cameras, GPS units and all the other technological creature comforts we bring into the outdoors have one thing in…
Selk’bag 4G Lite review
Gumby. That’s what immediately comes to mind when I put on the Selk’bag 4G Lite. It’s a wearable sleeping bag, or what the company calls a “sleepwear system” that allows freedom of movement unlike conventional mummy-style bags. The Selk’bag may be a throwback design to a claymation children’s show, but in reality, it’s an unusual…