Many fly fishermen know that 80% of a trout’s diet is comprised of nymphs, but not that many anglers are successful nymph fisherman. Dry flies allow an angler to physically see what is happening and assess what they are doing visually. You can see takes and refusals that allow you…
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So you’re planning a backpacking trip and need some new gear for water purification. Only one question remains – what’s the best backpacking water filter? There’s quite a few lightweight, effective water filters on the market these days. Below are some different examples to to choose what best fits your needs: Sawyer Mini Water…
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Despite all of its added discomfort and difficulties, a snow-covered winter landscape can constitute one of the most beautiful scenes nature has to offer. Coupled with the comforting silence and lack of traffic, hiking and camping in the snow is often preferred by many to the equally beautiful, albeit more…
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My first backpacking trip was in 1991 when I was 18 years old. At that time, one of the hot 2-person ultralight backpacking tents was the North Face Starlight NHP, which I still have and use to this day. I was then amazed at how light it was compared to…
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Those of you whom both backpack and find photography as a passion know it can a real pain when your exhausted from hiking, yet run across an opportunity to capture an amazing shot with your DSLR camera, but it’s packed away in your backpack. Having to stop, unbuckle your backpack…
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Depending on where you’re hiking or camping, you may be miles from the nearest road, and even further from modern first aid facilities. To make things worse, you may not have cell phone service. These factors can turn an injury that could have been treated in civilization into a life-threatening…
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If you own a Jeep Wrangler, undoubtedly one of the most popular aftermarket accessories is a Jeep roof rack. They’re perfect for off-road camping (and on-road too). With a roof rack, you’re easily able to accommodate extra camping gear you need for your trip. Some Jeep Wrangler roof racks can…
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Bannock Outdoors today launched the first healthy backpacking food line wholly developed with the health conscious individual or family in mind, with meals and desserts that include natural ingredients, the highest amount of protein and fiber, and the overall largest portions of food per serving. As a result, anyone actively…
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A pop up tent trailer, or pop up camper, tends to be a suitable choice for those looking for the comforts of an RV, but need something that stores in limited space, and is easier to tow when in transit. A pop up tent trailer looks very compact when collapsed,…
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If you’ve never had a tick, you’re lucky they absolutely suck, literally and figuratively. For those of us that have had the pleasure of a tick embedding itself in our flesh, then you’re familiar with how tough and painful they can be to pull out. Personally, I’ve had a tick…
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Looking for a unique destination for an amazing camping holiday? You just found it. Devil’s Tower in northeast Wyoming is one of the most iconic natural sights in America, a stunning rock formation evoking mystery and ancient legend, that is thought could be the remains of an enormous volcano which…
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If you’ve never seen a Swedish fire torch, it’s essentially using a single, split log to make and contain a fire for cooking, heating water, etc. This video by Reggie Johnson is a great demonstration on how to make one, which is a very straight-forward process. Essentially, you just split…
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If there was ever an ultimate “off-road camper”, EarthRoamer’s XV series RV vehicles may be it. EarthRoamer states they are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of four wheel drive, go anywhere RVs that they call Xpedition Vehicle (RVs). The XV series comes in 3 models: XV-LT Length: 22 feet…
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This video shows a great method bushcraft fishing using mostly natural materials from the wilderness. The materials you need are: Small container Fishing hooks Weights Fishing line – Twenty feet of six or eight pound test Safety pin (optional) Bobber (optional) An excellent way to store your fishing hooks are to…
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In the video below, you’ll learn how to make a bushcraft shelter out of natural woodland materials. First and foremost, build your shelter in an area with a lot of fallen branches. Basically build it where the materials are in abundance in order to expend the least amount of energy….
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Bushcraft Tarp Shelter Configurations Using No Cordage While survival Lilly uses the Tatonka Tarp 2, you can use any inexpensive tarp you can find to make this bushcraft tarp shelter. First you want to locate two trees that are close enough to fit your tarp. Next search for two sturdy forked branches…
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External vs. Internal Frame Backpacks Below, Ryestudios discusses the different aspects of internal vs external frame backpacks. The two backpacks he reviews are Kelty Trekker 3900 ST external frame backpack and the Kelty Red Cloud internal frame backpack. The Kelty Red Cloud internal frame backpack is a better option for colder temperature…
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John from IntenseAngler shares a 5 cool camping tips and tricks when in the outdoors. Bread Bag Clips as Clothes Pins for Hanging Wet Clothes Nice and light weight, and most people bring bread so you can snag them off the bag and add them to your regular gear. Camping Cooler…
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Although nowhere near as much of a problem as they are in some other countries, mosquitoes can be a major annoyance in the US during the summer months. They’re especially prevalent in the south-east, where mosquito season can often go on until October if the weather is favorable. If you…
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The Biolite Base Camp Stove has been around for a little while now. What’s unique about itis that it’s a self-contained wood-fire cooking unit, where you can simple use fallen branches or small pieces of firewood to cook you meals – so it’s very efficient and uses a sustainable source for your…
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Cap-it International Inc., Franchisor of the Cap-it Genuine Truckware™ chain of stores, announces they have partnered with GCI Outdoor® to produce an exclusive line of co-branded camping equipment. Hot on the heels of Cap-it’s introduction to Kayaks* cap-it.com/press-release-pelican, the Cap-it Adventure™ Camping Equipment compliments the adventure department to further service the…
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If you’ve never visited the Northern Yuba River in Tahoe National Forest along highway 49,and are planning a day trip, or daytime stop along the way, you’re in for a real treat. A great place to stop off is the Convict Flat Day Use Area, where you can BBQ, relax…
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This is a great backpacking tip! John from IntenseAngler shows us his version of how to build a smokeless campfire. There is nothing worse than smoke in your face, or the smoke following you around when you’re just trying to relax and enjoy the warm campfire. As we all know, there are…
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If you have been looking for a better way to hang your food while backpacking, well here it is. In this video Joe Brewer teaches you how to hang a bear bag PCT Style (in case you are wondering, PCT stands for “Pacific Crest Trail”). The items needed to hang…
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Over the years, I’ve been able to experience camping over a broad spectrum – ranging from just the basic essentials on my back, to camping in a lavish RV. To me, it seems a popup trailer is an ideal setup for a family or whomever else might be looking to…
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This is Jason Hunt’s version of how to make a bushcraft chair using no cordage. You need several logs, about shoulder width apart. Two six to eight foot logs around the width of your wrist or a little bigger. A four to six inch diameter log and 2 more logs for…
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Cassel Campground, located in Burney CA (Shasta County), near Mt. Lassen, is surrounded by the most beauty that the Sierra foothills have to offer. Both Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta are visible from this area. Cassel campground is renowned for trout fishing, as streams, canals and nearby lakes (like beautiful Baum…
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Well if you think that’s a mouthful to say, you’ll understand why looking at this tent. According to Heimplanet, “The Cave” tent was designed by Stefan Clauss and Stefan Schulze Diekhoff. It’s structure is supported by an inflatable skeleton, rather than rigid poles, and in the form of a geodesic…
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Never again struggle to hitch your travel trailer with the Easi Move Trailer Mover We’ve all been there – even the best of us, where it’s taken many, many tries to line your trailer hitch up with the tow ball on your vehicle. A pain and nuisance for some, and more…
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Simply put, this isn’t your daddy’s Thermarest! I had a chance to try one of these Neolite Xlite pads out, and compared to what I normally use, this pad was amazing. Extremely comfortable, the Neolite Xlite is about 2.5 inches thick when inflated but you’d think it’s alot more. When…
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