Kickstart the Pascal Press, A Portable Backcountry Coffee Press
This portable backcountry coffee press comes from the mind of Alan Kalbfleisch. See the Pascal Press Kickstarter campaign and read our interview.
How to Stop Vandalism in National Parks and Beyond [opinion]
Vandalism in National Parks has seen a sharp spike in recent years. In the last two months four major cases took the national stage. How will we stop it?
Kickstart the Al-Cap, a Universal Cap for Water Bottles
The Al-cap is a universal cap for water bottles, the cheap kind you usually throw away. Not anymore. Join the campaign on Kickstarter.
Chimani National Parks App: Free, Offline, and Full of Information
Backpackers.com — The confluence of the outdoors and technology has been a long, steady upward curve. Some may call it an exponential explosion these days as all manner of gadgets, new-fangled materials, and ever-connected social media campaigns dominate the wilderness world. This proliferation has (of course) made its way to smartphones. Nature-focused apps can be […]
GearTrade Reviews and Business Model, In-Depth Interview
We interview GearTrade COO Rob Reinfurt about the used gear business model, customer service, and how people use the website for crazy deals on outdoor gear
Thru Hiking the Santa Monica Mountains: 67 Mile Backbone Trail is Complete
Thru-hike the Santa Monica Mountains with the Backbone Trail, 67 miles from Point Magu into Santa Monica, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Kickstart The Ultimate Strap for Your Hammock
Tired of tying knots that come undone in the middle of the night? Ultimate Hammocks has created the ultimate strap for your hammock. Get in on Kickstarter.
Meet Big Outdoors, A Cottage Gear Online Retailer
Our philosophy is, if you’re a seasoned outdoorsman and you know a lot about the outdoors, you can go to our site and know there’s quality products on there. Inversely, if you know very little about the outdoors and just need some stuff you know will be good, you can go to Big Outdoors and find a couple options that will work.
Earth Day 2016 Roundup: 15 Articles on This Day of Our Earth
Here are 15 articles that will surprise and delight, all about Earth Day 2016.
Kickstart the ONE8Ø Light, the Full LED Band Headlamp
ONE8Ø Light aims to disrupt the headlamp industry with a full LED band headlamp. Fully funded on Kickstarter, ready to go. See the product and interview.