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Is caffeine bad for you? Of course, you already know a high intake consumption is not good, but let’s have a look at its benefits and explain why getting a caffeine fix is completely part of the outdoor experience.

The Sierra cup has a legendary status for outdoorsy people. Just like for the spork, the sight of the Sierra cup brings evokes dreams of mountains, adventures, and freedom. It is a utensil exclusively associated with the great outdoors. Let’s break down the reasons it is such an iconic design and let’s discuss if it should have a place in your outdoor gear.

Summer: the call of the Wild is stronger than ever this time of year. This is when most people feel the pull for adventure: a multi-day canoeing exploration, a camping trip, a backpacking expedition maybe. Everything is more inviting in summer: flowers, blue skies, baby animals, campfires and marshmallows with friends, swims in lakes and rivers. The wilderness becomes, at least for a few months, less unforgiving. It is the ideal time to create the greatest memories of your life.

new pot or black pot? Which should you grab for your next adventure?

Bill Mason was a writer, filmmaker, artist, canoeist; he left us unforgettable images of the wilderness experience

How to protect your eyes as much as possible if you can’t use sunglasses?

The signal fire is more of an “art” than science for several reasons.

snow provides the most effective and practical shelter, but what kind of shelter should you build?

what is the most reliable, simpler, quicker way to light a fire?