Summer may be over in the eyes of an astrologer, but there is still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy it. Of course you can never really over pack when it comes to going camping, whether it be a festival or hiking deep into the woods. I'm prone to carrying in way more gear then is needed but I'd rather have it when I need it then not have it. We at The…
Read more“Compact and Versatile” by Reelin' Rob Grady I have used the Sierra Designs Wicked Light 45 sleeping bag a few times now, both indoors and outdoors, and I like everything about it. It is lightweight, compact, and comfortable. The best test of this sleeper was on a weekend camping trip last August. Typical MN weather: cold and rainy the first night, a…
Read moreIt’s time to get ready for going up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area again and a must have on any trip to the BWCA is a top notch sleeping bag. Northern Minnesota can be unpredictable when it comes to weather. One day it can be a beautiful 75-80 degree June day and at night the temperature can drop to the 40’s or even lower! This happens a lot in June in the Bou…
Read moreThe more time you spend in the woods the more you realize that you can go without many of the creature comforts you think you "need". Traveling light and shedding unnecessary gear will make any back-country outing more enjoyable, and your back will thank you later. On the short list of true necessities is a good sleeping bag, and Kelty makes some of the f…
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