Camping Gear

There are a handful of portable fire pits on the market these days, but most of them fall short. They’re too small to generate enough heat for a group, and frankly, many of them look unsafe to me. One thing ...

I’ve always loved sharpening knives, and in particular, I’ve always been fascinated with the sheer number of knife sharpening systems. In my experience, there isn’t a be all end all sharpener. It all depends on what type of sharpening you ...

There are many times when I’m headed over to a friend’s house for a few drinks, and I don’t need a full-sized cooler. I’m looking for a grab-and-go solution, and the Chill Systems Chiller does an excellent job. It’s a ...

I’ve been a grilling fanatic for as long as I can remember. For the last ten years, I’d been using a traditional propane grill with a side burner, and I loved it. I’ve always been curious about pellet grills, so ...

Xero Shoes is a company that’s been making minimalist footwear since 2009. This also happens the be the same year that the book Born To Run by Christopher McDougall hit the stands. I read it, and like many others, was ...

If there has ever been a summer for bike picnics, it’s this one. Many of the ways we usually recreate haven’t been available, but we still want to get outside to relax with friends. Bike picnics are the answer! Bikes ...

If there’s one thing we’re all in search of on a hot summer day, it’s shade. Sitting under a tree to avoid the sunshine can shave 15 degrees off your skin temperature, making for a much more relaxing afternoon. There ...

Perhaps one of the most common things said in the outdoor community is, “tell someone where you’re going, and when you’ll be back.” While this is excellent advice, it falls short for many. Accidents happen, and if you’re in an ...

Our friend Jeff Siegel from Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to chat with Jeff Polke, Co-President of GCI Outdoor. They discuss the Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger and what’s new at GCI. The first of its kind, the Freeform Zero ...

You haven’t been messing around with complicated Bluetooth thermometers, have you? Or maybe the little trick where you touch your finger to your thumb to estimate firmness? There’s a better way! We’ll be experimenting with this timing method this summer ...