Understanding Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings

Understanding Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings

Your Sleeping Bag Says 20°F… But Will You Actually Be Warm at 20°F? You found the perfect campsite. Dinner is done. The fire is dying down. The temperature is dropping, but you’re feeling pretty confident because you brought your trusty 20-degree sleeping bag. Then...
Cotton Kills… Or Does It? Best Fabrics for Hiking Explained

Cotton Kills… Or Does It? Best Fabrics for Hiking Explained

Cotton Kills… Or Does It? Understanding the Best Fabrics for Hiking If you’ve spent enough time around hikers, backpackers, or outdoor gear shops, you’ve probably heard someone say it: “Cotton kills.” It sounds a little dramatic. After all, most of us wear cotton all...
The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide for Outdoor Families

The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide for Outdoor Families

Back-to-School for Outdoor Families: Affordable Gear & Adventure Tips for the School Year Summer may be winding down, but adventure doesn’t have to. Back-to-school season often means shopping for backpacks, lunch boxes, new clothes, and school supplies. But...
The Ultimate Guide to Paddleboarding in Colorado

The Ultimate Guide to Paddleboarding in Colorado

The Ultimate Guide to Paddleboarding in Colorado: Safety, Gear & the Best Places to Go There’s something about gliding across a calm Colorado lake on a paddleboard that just feels like summer. Maybe it’s the quiet mountain mornings. Maybe it’s the cool...
Outdoor Activities For Self-Care In The Pikes Peak Region

Outdoor Activities For Self-Care In The Pikes Peak Region

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on the mental health of all Coloradoans.  Fortunately, outdoor activities are still available, whereby we can give ourselves some self-care both physically and mentally. If you are lucky enough to live in the Pikes Peak region of...