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Tips for Repairing Camp Stoves
Some backpacking stoves require maintenance or repair kits. When you’re out on the trail, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not your stove will need to be repaired. We want your time on the trail to be a success, so here’s some options for you to consider.The best advice we can [...]
Into the Wilderness with the Whole Family
Backpacking trips are a wonderful way to make memories with your family. Depending on the age of your kids, it’s important to prepare in the right way. We’ve put together a few tips for your first trip into the wilderness with your family. You know your kids best, so apply these tips as necessary, but [...]
Multi-Use Survival Items
When it comes to prepping your backpack or survival kit, including multi-use items is a game changer for the weight of your pack. You can maintain the same weight while adding other necessities you’d like to include.Our founder, Kent Hering, has a great example of a versatile tool he uses on his backpacking trips: his [...]
New Year, New Adventures
The start of the new year is a time for goals, resolutions, and our favorite, planning this year’s outdoor adventures! Where will 2022 take you and your travel crew? Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or by yourself, we have a few suggestions for your next trip! These should definitely be on your bucket list [...]
Dashing Through the Snow with Your Littlbug
We love the holiday season! The air is crisp, and the picturesque, frozen scenery take your breath away. Not to mention, it’s a wonderful time to spend time with your family. We’re feeling extra festive this holiday season, so we created our own special version of jingle bells. So bear with us and we hope [...]
Thanksgiving Backcountry with Family and Friends
Every year around Thanksgiving, we take some extra time to reflect on our many blessings and everything we’re thankful for. Family and friends is one of the biggest blessings in life. We’re grateful for all the moments we get to share with them and the cherished memories we create. Now that we’re getting into the [...]
Are You a Hiker? Easily Create a Disaster Kit with Your Trail Essentials
When we pack for a hiking trip to the backcountry, we’re sure to include all the necessities, while keeping our packs light. This is a great strategy to carry over to your disaster preparedness kit. Ultralight supplies make your disaster kit lighter and easier to transport if you ever need to be on the move. [...]
Morning Brew in the Backcountry
If you enjoy spending time in the backcountry and want to kick it up a notch, what could possibly might make it even better? We have the perfect idea! Why not start the day off with a hot cup of coffee! But how can you quickly and easily accomplish this basic morning routine when you're [...]
'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 [...]