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Some people just bring energy bars and other ready-to-eat packaged foods when camping to spare them from the hassle of having to cook in the wild. Others op... Read More...

Snowboarding is fun. Having to take a trip to a winter resort in the middle of social distancing season to partake in it, not so much. Yeah, you’re keeping ... Read More...

Rooftop tents are great, giving you a place to sleep during car camping that’s far away from the cold, damp ground. It’s convenient. Problem is, it takes up... Read More...

As far as sleeping pads go, air pads and foam pads each have their own pros and cons. Air pads, for instance, are very comfortable with their thick builds w... Read More...

We’re at a point where our smartphones have become indispensable when enjoying the outdoors. Even when fishing, for instance, apps have made it easier to fi... Read More...

Putting a pop-up tent on top of your van? Sounds fun. Let’s be honest, though, sleeping inside the van will probably still be better, with its climate contr... Read More...

Ever walked around the campfire wrapped in your Rumpl blanket, only to have one end dangle too close to the flames, causing it to catch fire? Yeah, that suc... Read More...

You know those portable battery packs you put in your bag to charge your mobile devices throughout the day? This isn’t one of those. You know those portable... Read More...

Yes, you can use your phone to communicate with friends when you get separated while exploring forests and backcountry trails. Until, of course, you eventua... Read More...

Hitting the road on an RV (or your modified van home) is fun. It’s so fun, in fact, we know folks who do it for months at a time. As anyone who does a lot o... Read More...