Best Rooftop Tents For Overlanding

Best Rooftop Tents for Overlanding featured image showing beach camp set up with a rooftop tent.

Choosing the best rooftop tent for overlanding makes my trips smoother, safer, and more comfortable. Whether I’m heading deep into the backcountry or setting up at a trailhead overnight, a reliable rooftop tent (RTT) has changed how I camp. QUICK LOOK: Features to Consider When Choosing a RTT With so many new designs for 2026, … Read more

Kodiak Canvas Cabin Lodge Tent

Kodiak Canvas Cabin Lodge Tents featured image showing image of Kodiak Canvas Cabin Lodge 12 x 16 model.

If you want a shelter that feels roomy, keeps you protected from whatever nature dishes out, and can handle serious year-round camping, the Kodiak Canvas Cabin Lodge Tent is a standout choice. Over years of camping in rainstorms, on windy plains, and through chilly shoulder seasons, I’ve seen how some tents just get the tough … Read more

The Camp Chef Expedition And Tahoe Camp Stoves

Camp Chef Expedition vs Tahoe featured image.

Cooking for a group in the outdoors requires equipment you can trust. The Camp Chef Expedition and Camp Chef Tahoe both come with three burners and plenty of power, but each brings specific strengths for different outdoor chefs. After several campouts and group fishing weekends along the coast, I’ve gathered details and some personal experience … Read more

5 Things To Look For In A Backpacking Sleeping Bag

What to Look for in a Backpacking Sleeping Bag featured image showing a lady backpacker in her sleeping bag in the middle of a snow field.

Finding a sleeping bag that fits your backpacking needs can have a big effect on how much you enjoy your nights outside. I remember my early trips, shivering through cold nights or fighting with bulky gear that wouldn’t fit in my bag. After a few seasons, I learned the value of paying attention to every … Read more

Essential Gear For First-Time Campers

Essential Gear for First Time Campers featured image showing a couple setting up their tent and adding the rain fly attachment.

Camping offers a refreshing break from daily routines and allows you to experience nature in a whole new way. For first-time campers, a well-prepared kit can mean the difference between a memorable adventure and an unnecessary struggle. QUICK LOOK: Gear for First-Time Campers I have learned through my own experiences that having the right gear … Read more

15 Miles of Backpack Camping Big Bend National Park Texas

Backpacking Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park is in southwest Texas and includes the entire Chisos mountain range and a large swath of the Chihuahuan Desert. Located on the US border with Mexico which is formed by the Rio Grande river which provides water recreation opportunities within the park. This is a remote park with the nearest town … Read more

Outfitting an Awesome Colorado Elk Hunt

Outfitting a Colorado Elk Hunt

Fall is in the air. The temperatures are cooling, the first cold fronts are making their way south, and like many of you, my mind turns from fishing to hunting. I know this site is primarily about fishing, and I do love fishing, but I can’t help it. This time of year I get the … Read more