Camping

10 Facts About Mosquitos

You know they are annoying. But did you know the mosquito is among the most deadly of all animals on Earth? We pulled together 10…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 10, 2014

New Shelter Combines Bivy Sack, Tent

The Colorado-based company 5Owls builds “personal shelters.”

Written by Sean McCoy June 06, 2014

Teen Sleeps Outside 365 Days In A Row

Duluth, Minn., teen nearing one-year date for days spent sleeping outside.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 05, 2014

Axehead Multi-Tool Attaches To Any Stick

A new axehead multi-tool can fit in a pack, chop down a tree and tighten a nut.

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2014

‘HackedPack’ Marries Backpack, Hammock In One Unique Product

New product combines two outdoor favorites into one pack.

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2014

For $20, Solar-Charged Lantern A Great Camp Light

This simple solar powered lantern is bare-bones, lightweight and costs just $20. It’s also one of the coolest little gadgets I’ve used camping in years.

Written by Sean McCoy June 02, 2014

Rooftop Tents Taking Off? More Models Introduced Into Cartop Market

Three rooftop tents give travelers more choices for a new style of camping.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2014

$600K Camper To Gold Glasses… World’s Priciest ‘Outdoors’ Gear

A look at the most expensive and/or ridiculous gear we’ve ever seen.

Written by Sean McCoy May 27, 2014

‘How Mom Inspires Me to Get Out and Live’

Mom taught me to “go out and play” and that “a little dirt won’t hurt you.” Those little lessons changed everything.

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2014

Car-Top Tent Made By Poler

The “Le Tente” tent is vehicle-top shelter made by Poler.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 08, 2014

Video Homage To Dogs In The Outdoors

Adventure dogs: They are our trail mates. Our biking buddies. Our constant companions.

Written by Sean McCoy May 07, 2014

Call Of The Wi-Fi: Canadian Parks To Add Wi-Fi Hotspots

As many as 150 wireless hotspots are coming to Canadian parks.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2014

First Look: ‘Spoon’ Shape Sleeping Bag Allows Side-Sleeping Comfort

A new kind of sleeping bag from NEMO is put to the test.

Written by Sean McCoy April 28, 2014

Carabiner Has Built-In ‘Hook’

Combine a carabiner and a coat hanger and you might get the Qlipter.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 22, 2014

This Light Powered By Sack Of Rocks

The GravityLight, which comes to market later this year, uses gravity to generate electricity and light, no fuel needed.

Written by Sean McCoy April 21, 2014

Can An Innovative Axe From Finland ‘Revolutionize’ Chopping Wood?

Simple, clever engineering solves a problem that has annoyed firewood-splitters since the invention of the axe. The addition of lever technology to an axe head…

Written by Sean McCoy April 19, 2014