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5 ULTIMATE SKI HUT TRIP HACKS!
If you enjoy Land Cruiser of the day. Please consider clicking through to today’s sponsor Kelty Camping Gear. Not only does it help this site keep going…you never know what cool gear you might find on sale. Thanks! Benjamin. 5 Though the concept of hut-to-hut skiing originated in Europe, the U.S. is no slouch—with dozens of networks offering epic days of virgin backcountry powder followed by cozy nights in these one-of-a-kind alpine shelters. Whether you’re traveling with a guide and your squad, and arriving to a posh catered meal or just looking for an off-grid place to lay your bag and mack some mac, there’s a hut for you! We…
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BE Outfitter
Courtesy of Rucksack Magazine An interview with Rory Rogan; founder of California based outdoor apparel brand Be Outfitter. Can you provide us with a bit of a background on yourself and your co-founder? Jeff (My Brother, Best Friend and Co-Founder) and I grew up in a small beach town on the East Coast of the United States called Lewes in the state of Delaware. We were fortunate to be raised in a place that was surrounded by Forests, Ponds, Farms and the Atlantic Ocean. Growing up we were always involved in team sports. Myself, Lacrosse and Jeff, Wrestling. Our family was certainly active but not in a classic outdoor sense with Camping…
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Is a Roof-Top Tent right for you?
How to Choose a Roof-Top Tent Given that camping has been around since Homo erectus came down from the trees, it wouldn’t seem like we have many innovations left in the art of sleeping under the stars. That said, roof-top tents, pitched atop their lofty perches, are getting double-takes from a lot of ground-dwelling campers these days. If you’re thinking about buying a roof-top tent, here’s what you’ll need to know. Pros and cons of roof-top tents: Quick setup vs. steeper cost are key considerations. How to know which tent works with your vehicle: Check tent, vehichle and rack specs carefully before you buy. How they attach to your vehicle: The floor bolts to your…
