Category: Cool Gadgets

From the comfort of our homes to braving the relative discomfort of the great outdoors, that’s one way to describe backpacking. However, it isn’t about intentionally making yourself suffer, despite that.  It’s very common to experience back pain during camping or hiking trips. A poorly constructed seat (or lack of…

A good camping knife is not only able to cut food or open a beer but do all sorts of other things. E.g., adjust trekking pole set-screws, do minor gear repair and even remove splinters.  But it can be tricky to find THE ONE, especially if it’s your first knife. …

Lights are on the top of the packing list for any trip into the wilderness. Surprisingly, getting the right camping lantern can be as challenging as conquering a bear with bare hands.  Many brands will put out a blinding number of lumens into their products. However, if the piece is…

Nobody wants to eat soggy bread or spend soggy dollars. And that’s just the minor inconveniences that come to mind when I think about what might happen if your backpack turned out to be less waterproof than you might have expected.  There are tons of “lifehacks” that allow you to…

You might be inclined to pick up some old pots and pans for your trip to the wilderness and not worry about purchasing the set of fancy camping cookware. That’s fair.  However, there is such a huge demand and competition in the niche that manufacturers of all sizes have stepped…

As they say, only mummies don’t go camping, because they don’t feel comfortable enough to relax and unwind. The rest of us somewhat enjoy it.  Air saturated with oxygen, friendly squirrels, therapeutic nature feels like a perfect way to push that mental reset button.  However, nobody has canceled waking up…