The GoBQ Fabric Grill Grilling is something that is usually not a very portable activity. While you can bring miniature camping grills along for relaxing camping trips, most decent grills are heavy, cumbersome, and make doing anything other than just hanging around your campsite kind of a drag. Well, good news grill enthusiasts – thanks […]
5 Camping Items You Should Never Forget
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Camping Essentials You Should Never Forget When heading on a camping trip, many people get so caught up planning and taking care of the big items that they tend to forget a few of the small essentials that make life in the outdoors much easier. While it’s unlikely that many campers would forget something like […]
The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot: A New Way to Sleep Outdoors
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Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot While sleeping pads, hammocks, and cots are all quality choices for sleeping on a camping trip, the first two options tend to get a little more attention than the third. However, if you’re looking for new way to sleep in the outdoors, the Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot is here to help. Calling […]
REI Dividends are Here!
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Claim Your 2015 REI Dividend Today Every year in late March, REI members look forward to receiving their dividend from their purchases in the past year. These dividends amount to approximately 10% of the value of the eligible purchases a member has made at REI (both in-store and online) in the last calendar year. This […]
Bring a Campfire Anywhere with the Burnie Grill
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Burnie: The All Wood, Self-Burning Grill A few weeks ago, when discussing some of the most interesting outdoor products that would be released this year, you might recall us mentioning the Burnie – a small, all wood, “campfire” grill that is made of 100% natural materials. Well, if you do remember, and if you were […]
5 Best Knives for Outdoor Survival
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The Best Survival Knives and Multitools Every experienced outdoorsman knows that a knife is a key piece of survival equipment should anything go wrong on a backpacking or camping trip. When preparing to head into the backcountry, a quality knife or multitool is every bit as important as shelter, food, and water. The reasons you […]
Heimplanet’s “The Cave” is Unlike Any Tent You’ve Ever Seen
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Backpackers are always searching for ways to make their loads as light as possible while out on the trails, and retailers are always trying to come up with new ideas that make ultralight backpacking a lighter endeavor than ever. The latest innovation in the world of ultralight backpacking and camping is the Heimplanet “The Cave” Tent, […]
5 Best Camping Hammocks
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The Best Camping Hammocks Hammocks have become increasingly popular amongst outdoor enthusiasts, as during the warmer months of the year, a quality hammock can provide a camper with a much more relaxing, comfortable night’s sleep than sleeping in a tent on the cold, hard ground. If you’re looking to sleep under the stars, between the […]
NEMO Wagontop 4P Tent – Camping in Style
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NEMO Wagontop 4P Tent This week, the hotly-anticipated NEMO Wagontop 4P Tent became available for online purchase on REI. This enormous tent made a major splash at the recent Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Salt Lake City, with its spacious design and industry-leading height of 6-and-a-half feet. The Wagontop retails for $450, and will comfortably fit […]
CamelBak Chute: The Perfect Outdoor Water Bottle
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The CamelBak Chute When you’re trekking around in the great outdoors, one thing you can absolutely never be without is an ample amount of water. Hikes and backpacking trips can be much more arduous than anticipated, and if you ever get lost or injured, it becomes even more critical. Accordingly, it’s necessary to have an […]
