Survival Gear: Backpacking
If a backpacking adventure is calling your name this season, picking out some essential equipment can help you trek along safely and comfortably. You’ll need ultralight backpacking and hiking gear to...
View ArticleSurvival Gear: Trekking Adventures for the Weekend Warrior
A hiking or trekking trip makes for a great Labor Day weekend adventure, and you don’t have to go too far from home if you make your way to a national or State Park in your area. You’ll need some basic...
View ArticleFamily Recreation: Backpacking
Family vacations can be a lot of fun. But they can also be a lot of stress. I remember my mother keeping most of the games, books, toys and snacks with her. Even when we got a little older. What...
View ArticleSurvival of the Fittest: Surviving a Black Bear Attack
If you’re hiking in a forest, whether flatland or mountainous, you may encounter a black bear. An estimated 300,000 of them inhabit 41 of the lower 48 states, from coast to coast. To survive an...
View ArticleHow to Choose Backpacking Supplies
Making smart choices about backpacking supplies can be the difference between a great trip and one that you remember not quite so fondly. Backpacking supplies need to be functional or multifunctional,...
View ArticleBackpacking Cookware Checklist
When choosing cookware for backpacking weight, versatility and durability are the major concerns. Regular household cookware may be suitable for a short jaunt, but any serious backpacker can tell you...
View ArticleSpring Outdoor Destinations: Acadia National Park
Springtime is the perfect time to get out on those nature trails and experience new life full in bloom. Acadia National Park in Maine offers a mixture of nature, adventure and cultural history....
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It's Camping Time
As sweltering summer temperatures make an exit, it’s time to go camping! Be sure to check out the Outdoor Shop on Zappos.com for everything you’ll need to brave the elements or just kick back fireside....
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New Brand Spotlight: Deuter
Deuter Sport GmbH of Gersthofen, Germany, celebrated its 115th year in 2013, and is one of the leading international technical pack brands. Deuter’s major focus is on the development of innovative,...
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4 Must-Have Big Agnes Camp Gear Items
As the sun rose steadily into the cobalt sky over Las Vegas’ Red Rock National Recreation Area, I awoke with the smell of the campfire clinging to my skin and realized that I had not slept this well in...
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