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Your Outdoor Skills: How to Pack Your Wood Burning Backpacking Stove
You’ve upgraded to a wood burning backpacking stove and you’re ready to head out on your next adventure. Every backpacking stove fits differently in your pack due to size and shape, and this isn’t any different. But don’t worry, to make sure you have the best experience with your wood burning camp stove, we [...]
Thanksgiving in the Backcountry
If you find yourself itching to get into the backcountry once more before it’s completely consumed by snow, Thanksgiving weekend can be the perfect weekend to pitch the tent one more time before the snow flies. Whether you're car camping or heading into the wilderness with a pack on your back, you don’t have [...]
Hunting Camp Essentials
Hunting season is upon us and many are eager to get into the wilderness and set up camp. Some hunters enjoy getting lost deep in the backcountry. And others enjoy driving around on back roads until they find the perfect roadside camp. For those that enjoy returning to a little extra comfort [...]
Safely Enjoy the Outdoors During Fall Hunting Season
Hunting season has arrived! While most are waking up early, climbing into tree stands or walking through fields hunting for wild game, some of us want to squeeze in the last of our fall hiking bucket list or goals or want to ride the trails one last time before the snow falls. We want [...]
Behind the Stoves: A Look at Who We Do Business With (Part 2)
Making the Choice Like our competitors, we had to make a choice. Should we outsource our manufacturing to China and be able to sell our products for less or do we keep it local? The competitive pressures to follow the China road are great but there is more to making that decision than just our [...]
Your Outdoor Skills: Water Filters
The three basics humans need to feel secure are water, food and shelter. To have the best experience while you’re in the wilderness, it’s important to make sure each of these needs are met. While the body can live without food for some time, water is a different story. Drinking contaminated water may [...]
The Northwood’s Best Fall Experience
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting a little chilly, and you may sense a crispness in the air. Summer is coming to a close and fall is right around the corner. And we believe getting outside is the best place to experience fall. Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessThe fish [...]
Your Outdoor Skills: Day Hiking Gear Tips
Day hikes provide the perfect opportunity to wander into the backcountry without having to pack for an overnight trip. Whether it’s a loop trails or an out-and-back, you can find plenty of trails that take you into wilderness areas or parks that give you the same enjoyment as backpacking, without the extra gear or [...]
Your Outdoor Skills: Shedding Weight for an Ultralight Backpacking Experience
We look forward to throwing a pack on, heading into the wilderness, and sleeping in the dirt during the summer. Long winters in places like northern Minnesota make the summer months even more special. But it doesn’t matter where you live. Almost everyone experiences excitement when backpacking season begins each year. [...]
Your Outdoor Skills: The Best Experience with the Best Fuel
Wood burning backpacking stoves make for an ultralight backpacking experience. Their compact size will not only save you ounces, but also space in your pack. If your adventure plans take you to areas with plenty of natural fuel sources, you can leave some of the refined fuel at home and rely on nature [...]