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How Can You Prepare for Emergency Disasters ?
With the recent weather events in Texas, it had us thinking about the importance of disaster preparedness and what we could share to help others overcome similar disaster emergency situations. As we have seen, after the unprecedented winter storm in Texas (and many other similar events throughout the country and world over the years), many [...]
'Twas the Day Before Christmas
Twas the day before Christmas and Santa was stumped.He did not have the right gift that wouldn’t get dumped. He looked and he looked, up high and down low.And suddenly, it came to him when he looked at the snow. This person loves the outdoors and mother nature.They also enjoy protecting the earth and her [...]
Give a Littl, Get a Lot!
The art of gift giving has ebbed and flowed over the years. The advent of gift cards, the ease of online shopping, a global pandemic - just to name a few big impacts on buying that perfect gift for a loved one. But what if you found that perfect gift that gave a lot of [...]
Memorial Day Outdoor Ideas
Memorial Day is right around the corner and typically marks the official beginning of summer. As a veteran owned and operated business, we take special pride in observing Memorial Day, as it is dedicated to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. This year, the holiday weekend will [...]
Six Must-Haves For Your First Backpacking Trip
If you’re looking for a beautiful getaway for the weekend or a fun way to revamp your vacation, a backpacking trip may be just what you need! Hiking in the wilderness can provide solitude, fresh air and rejuvenation any time of year.If it’s your first time, there are a lot of things to consider, such as finding a location that gets you [...]
Introducing Art of the Trek
We’re pleased and excited to announce a partnership with our friends at Art of the Trek. Let Art of the Trek Plan Your Next Adventure! Art of the Trek is a community-based outdoor trip-planning app that enables you to research and plan successful adventures all in one place. Historically, they’ve provided tools so you can plan your own custom routes. The good news [...]
The Perfect Gift for Your Outdoor Enthusiast
The holidays can be stressful trying to find the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. Whether you’re looking for a gift for an adventurous car camper to an ounce counting thru hiker, Littlbug stoves and accessories hold the key to a one stop, stress free shopping season. Cozy Comforts: Car camping [...]
Your Outdoor Skills: Fire and Smoke
There's a lot of hype on the internet about wood burning backpacking stoves that rely on secondary combustion to reduce smoke. If you believe the hype, you'll end up purchasing a stove that's heavier, bulkier and more expensive than what you really need. The complexity of secondary combustion technology in a stove is unnecessary for reducing smoke. If [...]
Lady Business in the Backcountry
Ladies, we all know the struggle of doing our business in the backcountry. Whether popping a squat, dealing with our monthly cycle, or keeping infections “down there” away, it can be intimidating wandering into the backcountry and trying to figure out the best way to manage when “nature calls”. It may even keep [...]
The Best Boundary Waters Experience
Covering over 1 million acres and hugging 120 miles of Minnesota’s international border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness(BWCAW) offers adventures 12 hiking trails and 1,200 miles of canoe routes (National Forest Service). The BWCAW has become quite the area of discussion in recent months due to the imminent threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. [...]