Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here again. It is hard to believe they have gotten here so soon, but another year has zipped by. One of the more positive aspects of this time of the year is the numerous discounts that come along with the high holidays of the shopping season. The outdoor retailers
Bushwhacking Fool Products Are Here for the Holidays!
After years in the making, the Bushwhacking Fool’s amazing new logo has finally become a reality. Better yet, you do not have to just view it on your computer screen, as it can now be obtained on a t-shirt, hat, mug or tote bag via the Bushwhacking Fool store at Zazzle.com.
Shopping Guide 2013: Great Black Friday/Cyber Monday Outdoor & Backpacking Gear Deals
The outdoor and backpacking shopping gear gift guide for 2013 includes many Black Friday and Cyber Sunday deals on all types of gear for the gift-giving season.
GearTrade: Need Extra Cash This Holiday Season, Sell Your Outdoor Gear
GearTrade is a marketplace where outdoor enthusiasts meet to buy and/or sell gear. It has been in the business of bringing sellers and buyers of used and closeout outdoor gear together on a single website since 1999. It is a superb way to save on used or closeout outdoor gear for the holidays, or to make a little extra cash selling your unused equipment.
Seam Sealing Away
One thing I learned over the years from backpacking is that when it comes to gear, keeping it clean means it will last longer. Just be sure to follow the instructions. Unfortunately, I learned about following the directions the hard way. Because of my carelessness, I recently found myself hurriedly seam sealing my Sea-to-Summit backpack
Welcome to the Family ResQLink. So Long, MicroFix.
Typically, when a superior piece of equipment makes its debut, I pounce on the opportunity like a cat on a catnip-stuffed mouse. Especially, when the new gear is significantly smaller and weighs less than what I am currently using. This was not the case last year, as my injury kept me out of the backcountry,
Gear Review: Western Mountaineering HighLite Sleeping Bag – Not Just A Lightweight
An effective sleeping system is crucial to any backcountry adventure. After a full day of hiking/bushwhacking, getting a good night’s rest is essential. The sleeping bag is the most important part of any sleeping system, as it provides insulation from the cooler evening temperatures, allowing for a peaceful night’s sleep. A good backcountry sleeping bag
Gear Review: PurifiCup Portable Natural Water Purifier
Water is a precious commodity, essential for life; although its importance is often overlooked until it is in short supply. Finding drinkable water while on the trail always remains a challenge, whether hiking in a remote area far from civilization or ambling along through the countryside, never far from a paved road. Since the safety
Isle Royale Trip: My Gear List
A two-week backpacking adventure like the one I took to Isle Royale National Park last year requires a great deal of preparation. It requires a great deal of equipment too. In fact, over 30 pounds of gear, to be exact. Below is the gear list for my Isle Royale trip. The list is a combination
Gear Review: National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map for Isle Royale National Park
A good map is hard to find. Even more difficult sometimes than finding an exceptional woman, dog or automobile mechanic. Luckily, the National Geographic Society is making it a lot easier for backcountry enthusiasts exploring National Parks, National Forests and other popular recreational areas in the United States. Through their Trails Illustrated Maps series, National
