During World War II, a clandestine operation group was created, combining personnel of the British Special Operations Executive, the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, the Free French Bureau Central de Renseignements et d’Action (“Intelligence and operations central bureau”) and the Dutch and Belgian Armies called Jedburg. The “Jeds” were dropped by parachute into occupied France, […]
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NEMO’s Helio LX Pressure Shower Wins Prestigious OutDoor Industry Award
In one of the most highly coveted international outdoor product design competitions, NEMO Equipment, Inc., an award-winning outdoor gear manufacturer focused on shifting the way people enjoy and interact in the outdoors, was recognized with the OutDoor Industry Award 2017 for its Helio™ LX Pressure Shower. During an intensive two-day process, experts from the worlds […]
Grangers Performance & Down Wash | Quick Look
There’s nothing quite like that “dirty feet” smell of a down sleeping bag after a week on the trail. Or that funk emanating from a performance base layer post workout. Most commercially available garment washes are of the one-size-fits-all variety. But not all garments are created equally. In fact, the fabrics used on Gore-Tex outer layers, […]
Wigwam Socks Review | 110 Years in the Game
It only makes sense to spend the extra money on a pair of good socks. Wigwam has been in the game for over 110 years. Old school meet new technology.
Nemo Spike 2P Ultralight Tent | Review
Nemo Equipment offers a complete line of well-built outdoor equipment for the adventurous customer. Always pushing the limits in both quality and durability, Nemo Equipment has been a constant in my camping loadout for years. If you’re like me and are conscious of every ounce you put into your pack, take a look at the […]
9 Essential Tips For Lone Hikers
While many people don’t even consider hiking alone, some adventurers prefer to hike solo. There are several perks that come with lone hiking. First and foremost, you don’t have to compromise plans to make other people happy. There is an overall greater sense of freedom when hiking alone. Still, those unfamiliar with this idea are […]
10 Fathers Day Gifts For Camping
Here are 10 awesome Fathers Day gifts for the Father who would rather be camping and backpacking than anything else. Make your dad smile this Fathers Day.
Top 10 Overnight Hike Essentials
Recently a friend of mine called me to ask some advice on gear. Specifically, he was planning a 3 day hike with his two kids (adult aged kids), and wanted to make sure he wasn’t forgetting anything essential. Their hike would entail sleeping out each night, and having to pack everything they were going to […]
Nemo Fillo Backpacking & Camping Pillow
An often overlooked item when it comes to camping/backpacking (even hunting) is a pillow. With space at a premium people will settle for a rolled up coat, or a balled up sweater and call it a night. In a pinch these tactics can work, but what if there was a better way? There is, and its […]
Nemo Victory Sunshade | First Look
If you live in the Northern Latitudes like I do on the 45th parallel, winter is finally a thing of the past and spring is in full swing. For Spring Break, my family escaped to Anna Maria Island, Florida for a little reprieve from the long winter. Last year our “old-school” umbrella finally took a […]