Daypacks and Water Bottles For Active Campers

March 19, 2010

Daypacks and hydration can go hand in hand, especially if you hike a lot or spend long periods of time away from your campsite. Daypacks come in all shapes and sizes, and many today offer versatile features for outdoor activity as well as for adventure travel or school use. Some come with hydration reservoirs... Read more »

Gear Test: Midland GXT800 FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios

May 29, 2008

Midland GXT800 FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios By Stuart Bourdon Handheld communication devices are a vital link between family members, friends and party members during outdoor excursions; and we often recommend you purchase a good set of two-way radios to help you keep in touch with them around the campground... Read more »

Camping Gear Test: Mountainsmith, Motorola, & SPOT

March 18, 2008

Mountainsmith Tour Recycled lumbar pack By Mark Evitt After hiking all morning, you break for lunch and put down your pack. Your shoulders are sore and the back of your shirt is sticky and sweaty. Isn’t there a better way to hike and carry provisions for the day? Indeed there is. I tested the Mountainsmith... Read more »

Gear Test: Bigfoot Bag

August 18, 2006

Here’s one of those “why didn’t I think of that” sort of products. The BigFoot Bag from PortaQuip has as many uses as you have demands for it. It can be a ground cloth, tarp or gear bag — you choose. Using a heavy duty No. 10 zipper that runs around the perimeter of the hexagonal-shaped sheet... Read more »