CAMPING TIPS

If you’re on the Oregon coast and you’re looking for something new, Kelly’s Brighton Marina is the spot. Check them out here: http://kellysbrightonmarina.com/ I grew up fishing in the Midwest, and while I like to eat crab, I don’t know the first thing about how to catch one. That’s why the trip to Kelly’s Brighton

In my opinion, the best oil for cast iron cooking is grape seed oil. It has a high smoke point (485 degrees), doesn’t impart any flavor, and is readily available. It costs just a little more than vegetable oil, but is well worth it. For more tips, tricks, recipes, gear reviews and more – visit

A good multi-tool is a must-have around the campsite. From carving roasting sticks to fixing zippers, you just can’t beat the functionality. The Victorinox Swiss Army SwissTool BS does an excellent job of acting as a mini toolbox in your pocket, and here are few of the things I liked about it. For more tips,

Wind, dust, UV rays, and rain will EVENTUALLY break down the durable water repellent coating on your tent. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to restore it back to its original condition – or better.

There’s nothing better than paddling downstream on a sunny day, but you have to know what you’re doing. Here are 7 quick tips to keep you safe on the water.

This is the Tenkara Teton Fly Rod. The biggest difference between this rod and traditional rods you have seen, is that there is no “reel” attached. And because there’s no reel, they can make a rod that’s completely collapsible. It collapses down to just 20 inches. This makes the rod very light weight. The rod’s

“I scream. You scream. We all scream for LOBSTER? ice cream!?!” Sometimes food puts a location on the map. On the rare occasion, a place puts food on the map … or menu. The latter is the case for lobster ice cream! Bar Harbor, Maine is world famous for lobster. It’s the epicenter of lobster

The Steger Camuks have a few different insoles that you can use from a sturdy insole, wool insole and a bubble insulated insole. We still love everything that Steger does and the Steger Camuks sure didn’t disappoint. For more tips, tricks, recipes, gear reviews and more – visit us at: http://www.50Campfires.com Don’t forget to check

We pulled our 19’ camper into a rustic campsite on a Friday afternoon. Granted, it was in mid-May, but we showed up without a reservation. After getting camp all setup, we rolled in the Briggs & Stratton P3000 inverter generator. Out of the box, the P3000 comes equipped with a 30 amp adaptor, which made

It’s true that we like sleeping on the ground and wearing dirty clothes for a week. However, we like the finer things in life too. We love well-made gear, and we appreciate craftsmanship. Add to that our love for spirits around the campfire, and you’ll understand why we immediately thought the Victorinox Swiss Army Wine

New for Fall 2015, the Vibram Trek Ascent Insulated Shoes. One of the biggest obstacles that Vibram has when moving into the colder weather is that they don’t really have anything for cold weather. So you get the whole glove versus mittens argument, in terms of how does that work with your feet. So what

The Cooler Rest Classic is definitely a “why didn’t I think of that” kind of product. It’s a backrest that easily fits into the holes on the side of your Yeti cooler. It’s rock solid, and comfortable. And – you can still open the cooler. Check it out: https://coolerrest.com/

Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aet5jg The PDL Drive System The PDL Drive System is the heart of the Malibu Pedal kayak. With a 10.3:1 gear ratio, I found myself getting to where I was going faster…and easier. The system itself is incredibly easy to install and remove, with just a handful of built-in twist

Check out the Old Town Discovery 133 Canoe! https://amzn.to/2srA8Bt Tradition and technology have had a long and happy marriage at Old Town, with the first canoe being made in 1848. Old Town has always been a tradition and a leader in the industry. Today Old Town continues to advance the canoe and kayak tradition through

Usually when we head out camping, we want to have a knife for us for all the little things that come up when outdoors. From shaving kindling to cutting a piece of rope to hang the clothes line, a quality knife can come in handy. The Case Knives Sod Buster is a perfect knife to

Check out the Biolite Kettle Charger! https://amzn.to/2J4HqC9 The Thermoelectric Generator [TEG], located on the base of the KettleCharge, uses a difference in temperature to produce electricity. This comes from having a hot side and a cold side within the device. The Kettle filled with water serves as the cold side; the flame of your stove