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Share Your Adventures With The ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

Earlier this year, we reviewed the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and found it to be an essential piec...
HitchFire Grill : Review

Grills are one of those products where you don’t see that much innovation, because what really...
An Interview With Fireside Outdoor Founder Mark Wolf

In this episode of the Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Fireside Outdoor President &a...
3 Beer Cocktails You NEED To Try!

Beer drinkers and cocktail fans – let’s meet in the middle for these three unique beer c...
GCI Outdoor MaxRelax Pod Rocker: Review

We’ve been a fan of GCI Outdoor for several years now, and it’s always fun to see their ...
QuickSurvive Fire Starters: Review

One of the things I’ve learned over the years when it comes to starting fires is that a qualit...
Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase: Featuring Captain Ed, DOA Lures

In this episode of Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Captain Ed from DOA Lures. H...
The Fireside Outdoor Pop Up Fire Pit Is Incredibly Versatile

There are a handful of portable fire pits on the market these days, but most of them fall short. The...
Tips For Backyard Camping With Kids

Tips For Backyard Camping With Kids Giving your kids a sense of wonder and excitement about camping ...
7 Things I Won’t Go Canoe Camping Without

Every year a few friends and I go canoe camping on the St. Croix River. It’s a two-night trip,...
Chill Systems Chiller: Review

There are many times when I’m headed over to a friend’s house for a few drinks, and I do...
Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24: Review

I’ve been a grilling fanatic for as long as I can remember. For the last ten years, I’d ...
Here’s Why We’re Excited About the Great American Outdoors Act

Politics isn’t for everyone. In fact, it’s the reason why some of us spend so much time in the woods...
What I Like About My Brazos Walking Stick

“Let’s walk to the oak.” It’s a phrase that I’ve heard my entire life....
This Amphibious Bike Camper Is Kind Of Amazing

I’ve always been fascinated by amphibious vehicles. When I was 12 years old, I saw one of thos...
10 Tips For An Incredible Bike Picnic

If there has ever been a summer for bike picnics, it’s this one. Many of the ways we usually r...
ZOLEO Satellite Communicator: Review

Perhaps one of the most common things said in the outdoor community is, “tell someone where yo...
What Makes The GCI Outdoor Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger So Great?

Our friend Jeff Siegel from Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to chat with Jeff Polke, Co-Presi...
Interview With Griff Jaggard From The FireDisc Cooker

Our friend Jeff Siegel, Avid Outdoorsman CEO and founder, sits down to chat with Griff Jaggard, Fire...
Stop Animation Skiing Adventure At Home

What’s a skier to do when he’s forced to cancel his trip because he’s stuck at hom...

Videos

Camp Cooking

Walking Snacks : Trekking Deutschlander

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The beauty of creating your own walking snacks is you can add ...
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3 Sun Kissed Cocktails

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Dutch Oven Peanut Butter Bacon Chocolate Bars

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Campfire Crescent Rolls On A Stick

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Delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

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Easy Pie Iron Stuffed French Toast

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Roast Beef Sandwich For A Group

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Honey-Sriracha Chicken Foil Packet

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10 Sandwich Recipes For Group Camping

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Camping Tips

Great Cooler Hack For Longer Ice Retention

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This cooler hack guarantees longer lasting ice. The best thing you can ...
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Temperature Dips: How to Handle Life Outdoors in the Frost

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Trailer Tips: How to Level Camping Trailers

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The Best GPS Apps For Hiking – Pros And Cons

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The Fastest, Easiest Way To Start A Fire

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Trailer Tips: Towing Camping Trailers with Water Tanks

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The Lansky 4 Rod Turn Box Is Affordable And Keeps Your Knives Razor Sharp

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Airbnb Experiences & Accommodations for Outdoor Lovers

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What You Need to Know About Snow and Ice

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How To Tie A Figure Eight Knot

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River Beer Cooling

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How to Make it Through the Night if You’re Lost in the Woods

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An Easy Way To Pack Kitchen Knives For Camping

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Camping Gear

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Stay Safe On The Trail With Counter Assault Bear Spray

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If you spend any time hiking in bear country you need to ...

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S.O.L. Fire Lite Fuel-Free Rechargeable Lighter: Review

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USB rechargeable lighters have been around for a few years now, and ...

ZOLEO satellite communicator

Share Your Adventures With The ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

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Earlier this year, we reviewed the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and found it ...

hitchfire grill

HitchFire Grill : Review

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Grills are one of those products where you don’t see that much ...

fireside outdoor interview

An Interview With Fireside Outdoor Founder Mark Wolf

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In this episode of the Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Fireside ...

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GCI Outdoor MaxRelax Pod Rocker: Review

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We’ve been a fan of GCI Outdoor for several years now, and ...

QuickSurvive fire starters

QuickSurvive Fire Starters: Review

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One of the things I’ve learned over the years when it comes ...

fireside outdoor pop up fire pit

The Fireside Outdoor Pop Up Fire Pit Is Incredibly Versatile

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There are a handful of portable fire pits on the market these ...

Camping Tips

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How to Pack a Hiking Backpack For All Day Comfort

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How to Pack a Hiking Backpack So you’re going to take a ...

6 Genius Cooler Hacks

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Here are six great ways to get high-buck performance from your low-budget ...

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Batoning Wood With A Knife To Make Quick Kindling

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Batoning wood with a knife is a great way to make kindling ...

Introducing friends to fishing

Got A Birthday? Don’t Forget The Fishing Poles!

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On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip, we had the good ...

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How To Carve A Spoon At The Campsite

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A few years ago I was camping with some friends, and as ...

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First Time Fishing Tips To Get Your Kids Hooked!

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One of our favorite things to do is introduce people to fishing. ...

10 Do’s And Don’ts For First Boating Adventures

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At 50 Campfires, we believe in getting them started young when it ...

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What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean?

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What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean? If you’re shopping for binoculars, ...

Camp Cooking

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Campfire Mexican Street Corn

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Campfire Mexican Street Corn Upgrade your standard corn on the cob to ...

high calorie trail snacks

Best High Calorie Trail Snacks to Keep You Going All Day

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Hiking and backpacking is strenuous work that demands high calorie trail snacks. ...

camping french toast

Golden Perfection French Toast

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French toast doesn’t have to be an elaborate breakfast reserved only for ...

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Campfire Orange Cinnamon Rolls

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S’mores aren’t the only sweet treat you can make over the campfire. ...

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Savory TexMex Chicken Foil Packet

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You can have your own fiesta at the campsite tonight with this ...

21 Crave Worthy Cast Iron Desserts

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Cast iron is one of the most time tested ways of cooking ...

10 Favorite Vegetarian Camping Recipes

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“Why don’t you give us more vegetarian recipes?” is one of the ...

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Stuffed Pumpkin Done Picture Perfect

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This is a bold side dish, but the end result is a ...