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UP A CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE

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UP A CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE BECAUSE A POLE IS EASIER.

Some of the best fishing and hunting locations in Western Wisconsin are on, or along, the rivers like the Red Cedar, the Chippewa or the Buffalo. My preferred watercraft for traveling these waterways is a canoe.  It seems like many of the best spots are just upstream from a landing, but many of these rivers are too shallow or too full of snags to make using a motor practical. A canoe is the answer to getting into remote spots.  Poling is one of several traditional methods for moving a canoe upstream. Lining, sailing, and dragging are other traditional techniques the modern canoeist can use to travel into places boats and canoeists, who only paddle, cannot go. Continue Reading →

SlumberJack Nightfall 2 Person Tent Review

Posted on by PJ Cashman

SlumberJack Nightfall 2 Person Tent Review

SlumberJack nightfall 2 person tent review

Durable, light and easy to set up makes this the go-to 2 person tent for hikers and hunters in the back country.

Spring is here and the mountains are calling! Getting out and enjoying the weather is a must in spring and early summer and SlumberJack has upped their game and has gotten you the best tent for hiking and camping in the mountains this year. The SJK Nightfall 2 person tent is made for three seasons of camping and is easy to set up and carry. Read on to learn more about how the SlumberJack Nightfall 2 person tent is going to save your legs some wear and tear this camping season. Continue Reading →

Up to 48 Hours of Lantern Light from this Smart Lantern

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Bracketron Smart Lantern Review

Bracketron Smart Lantern Review

The Smart Lantern from Bracketron is a great product for camping and saving space while keeping your phone charged.

Camping season is here and there are all kinds of nifty gadgets and products that can help make our lives in the woods and on the water easier. While we still like to go rugged once in a while, there’s no denying that modern technology is a god-send some days when we need that extra little bit of light to finish skinning out a buck or playing cards near a campfire. The Bracketron Smart Lantern is one of the devices that is there to help make your trip easier.  Continue Reading →

Get Clean Water Anywhere with this Portable Water Filter from Katadyn

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Katadyn Gravity Camp 6L Water Filter Review

katadyn water filter review

Katadyn’s line of gravity water filters include the gravity camp 6 liter water filter that can quickly filter water with minimal effort.

Back country hunts, fishing trips and hikes can be challenging, but a lack of clean water is the worst thing that can possibly happen. Luckily, all we have to do when we need water now is fill the bag, hook up the tube and hang it from a tree and we’ve got it with the Katadyn Gravity Camp 6L water filter. In less than five minutes, you can have clean water and all you have to do is hang a bag of water from a tree branch. Continue Reading →

Tentsile Stingray Hanging Tent Review

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Tentsile Stingray Hanging Tent Review

Tentsile Stingray hanging tent review

The Tentsile Stingray hanging tree tent is a fun and unique way to camp and see the outdoors.

What if on your next camping trip, you could hang a tent in the trees, climb a ladder to get in and sleep above the ground? Pretty freaking cool right? Well, the Tentsile Stingray makes this possible. This tent is a mix between a tent, a hammock and a treehouse that have been combined to make an awesome “floating structure”. The Tentsile Stingray tent was designed to be set up easily and hold plenty of weight. Check out the entire Tentsile Stingray Hanging Tent Review here and get out and buy your own on the Tentsile website. Continue Reading →

Best Tents of 2014

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Best Tents of 2014

While camping season or a back country hunt may still be several months away, we wanted to put together this list of some of the best tents of 2014 so that when it’s time for you to pick one up, you know right where to go. No matter if you’re hiking solo, have a couple buddies, or need to house an entire camp, we have got you covered.

Best Tents of 2014

See what the best tents of 2014 are here.

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