Marking 2024’s total solar eclipse, the outdoors of Dripping Springs, Texas, served as the backdrop for a mesmerizing event hosted by REI and Hipcamp. This unique gathering, part of Hipcamp and REI’s Summer of Magic Campout Series, brought together 20 outdoor enthusiasts for a special eclipse viewing experience, filled with camaraderie, gourmet camping cuisine, and
Month: April 2024
Start a fire in the rain. Start a fire in the snow. Start a fire after your gear gets dunked in the river. And start the fire with a firestarter that is capable of working through the most difficult scenarios. There are various firestarters to choose from, and part of getting the best one is getting
All forms of outdoor recreation involve certain risks, unknowns, and the potential for injury. If all goes well, you won’t need a first aid kit while pursuing your activity of choice. Ultimately, first aid kits are like fire extinguishers — you don’t want to have to use them, but it’s nice to know they’re there.
I have phases where I become laser-focused on a particular style of knife, knife steel, or handle material. Right now, I am down a rabbit hole with Micarta (green canvas, to be exact). It’s not just the way it looks; it’s also the way it feels and performs in all conditions. In my obsession with
Camp chairs come in all kinds of styles, sizes, shapes, and layouts. You’ve got your burly folding single-seaters like Yeti’s Trailhead Camp Chair. Then there are the expanding varieties, like the REI Skyward and Kelty Camp Couches. For the minimalists, Crazy Creek, and seat pads like the NEMO Chipper and Therm-a-Rest’s Z Seat have been