Hiking Camping Backpacking

by Rich Murphy| Oct 26, 2025| 0 comments

Bear Canisters, Bags and Vaults

Bear Resistant Canisters and Bear Vaults No matter your experience level as a backpacker or hiker, it's essential to store your food in a bear canister. These containers are designed to prevent b...

by Rich Murphy| Sep 14, 2023| 0 comments

Essential Photography Gear for Hiking

Since hiking exposes you to sights and trails that you don’t usually encounter in daily life, many hikers tend to also dabble in photography to immortalize their experiences. However, as covered i...

by Rich Murphy| May 20, 2023| 0 comments

How to Build a Camp Fire

How to Build a Safe Camp Fire Starting a Campfire with the Right Supplies Before building a fire, gather all necessary supplies, including tinder, kindling, and fuel wood. Tinder is ideal for ...

by Rich Murphy| Mar 14, 2023| 0 comments

Aarn Hiking Backpacks - One of the Most Comfortable Pack Systems Available

Hiking with heavy gear can be taxing on your neck, shoulders and back. While the growing trend towards lightweight and ultralight backpacking offers some respite from this, there remains a big void...

by Rich Murphy| Feb 13, 2023| 0 comments

Choosing the Right Straw For Your Hot Beverages

Choosing the Right Straw For Your Hot Beverages When serving coffee or tea, or even lemonades and cocktails, having the appropriate straws on hand makes all the difference. These straws come in ...

by Rich Murphy| Feb 11, 2023| 0 comments

Backpacking Hiking Camping in the Pacific Northwest

Exploring Trails in the San Juan Islands Here are 3 of our favorite hikes in the San Juans. 1. Mount Finlayson Mount Finlayson is one of the island's most beloved hiking trails and provides stunni...