My outdoor adventures combine a love of innovative equipment, and a desire to have the most fun possible outside. That’s why we go outside, right? On most of hiking, biking, camping and paddling trips, I like to bring a little liquor to the toast the pleasures of a day spent outside. But, an ordinary, heavy flask isn’t a good fit for me. I like newer, cooler gear, and I don’t like anything...read more
Titanium is great for many outdoor gear applications—but it especially shines in the world of stoves. Camping and hiking stoves must endure tremendous heat, must be durable enough rattle around in your pack and have to handle extreme shifts in temperature in short periods of time—all while maintaining the lowest possible weight. Thankfully, titanium excels at all of these tasks! Here’s a great primer to buying the best titanium stoves for outdoor...read more
An ExoTi 50 between its two evolutionary predecessors, an internal frame pack on the left and an external frame pack on the right. Image credit: Edwin Durning @old_man_grom Evolving over millions of years, human locomotion has become a highly efficient process. However, carrying a backpack requires us to deviate from our natural upright walking posture. The more we, as backpackers, can maintain our natural upright posture while walking, the more comfortable and...read more
Upgrade your backpacking essentials with the Titanium Dig Dig Tool™! Dig proper catholes effortlessly, secure tents with ease. Lightweight titanium, serrated edges, and ergonomic design.
Ahhh…the grandeur of thru-hiking… 5,000,000 steps. That’s roughly how many steps it takes to thru-hike a major trail like the Appalachian Trail. And while most people take vacation for a little R&R (rest and relaxation), some instead choose to attempt to thru-hike a major trail like the Appalachian Trail with their vacation time–a grueling endeavor at the total opposite end of the R&R spectrum. Thru-hiking is simply completing a trail from beginning to...read more
EXOTI™ 50: Vargo's ultralight titanium backpack blends tradition with innovation. Unparalleled support, comfort, and versatility for modern adventurers. Never compromise again.
Elevate outdoor cooking with Vargo's Titanium Triad Stove! Weighing just 1 ounce, it's lighter and more efficient. Enhanced features include a 450% larger filling hole and stable indented bottom. Perfect for backpackers and hikers.
Explore the Vargo BOT 700, a revolutionary lightweight camping mug crafted from pure grade titanium. This versatile outdoor gear combines the functions of a mug, pot, and water bottle, enhancing your backpacking experiences.
“Okay…so what is it?” Fire starters come in a plethora of different styles, shapes, and sizes. Some create hot sparks while others generate flames. Others even use electricity to generate enough heat to cause combustion of any flammable material. However, they all have one major flaw. And to understand this flaw, we need to go back to our handy dandy Fire Triangle. What’s the Fire Triangle? Glad you asked. The Fire Triangle:...read more
