Nestled along the Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park is an out-of-the-way place that not everyone has been to, but it definitely deserves a good visit on your next Southern USA road trip. We’ve fallen in love with Big Bend’s unique charm and find it to be an incredibly interesting landscape and ecosystem. Whether you’re …
Best Altra Trail Running Shoes Altra, around since 2009, has earned a strong reputation in the trail running community for delivering some of the most comfortable and functional footwear on the market. Their dedication to a foot-shaped toe box and a nicely-cushioned shoe has made them a favorite of people who look for the best …
Whether you’re car camping or going for a big hike in the backcountry, one thing’s for sure: You’ll need to eat! When you are camping, your cooking ability and the quality of your food can still be premium with the ideal camping kitchen setup. If you were car camping, you’ll have the luxury a bunch …
A good windbreaker jacket can be worth its weight in gold. We went on a quest to find the best one. Many windbreakers are cheap and flimsy, and despite their name don’t protect you well from the elements. We wanted to find the best windbreaker jackets that held up to nature’s surprises and some normal …
Paddling – canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding – is a great way to get outside and explore. Unlike cycling or hiking, paddling lets you get on the water, and see nature in a way you otherwise wouldn’t. The perspective from the water is often so different than the perspective from land. Paddling has a huge …
Thermal underwear is a must-have if you are doing any cold weather activity or live in a northern climate. The big question is: Which brand or specific underwear is best? We know cold weather, so we did a head-to-head test with our 5 favorite lines of thermal underwear: Filson, Smartwool, Patagonia, L.L. Bean, and Carhartt. …
Fishing requires more than just your rod and reel. Most fishing enthusiasts know that an organized tackle box makes their fishing experience less stressful, safer, easier, and more productive. A good tackle box is a go-to hub for all things fishing, and can ideally reduce the clutter of your fishing trip, as well as your …
When you envision camping, you probably envision a tent. A tent is one of the most basic elements of “roughing it” and sleeping outside, and a 4-person tent just might be the most versatile, all-around size of tent to own. One thing that you need when you go camping is a good tent that will …
