Category Archives: Camping

Elkhorn Fly Rods & Reels

Local company based in Loveland, CO putting out some solid classic designs and affordable modern rods and reels. Great lineup including my new favorite rod setup, the 7 piece travel (no checking required on the plane so when your luggage is sent to Aruba you can at least still fish).
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Gift Guide: Under $30

Tintin – The Blue Lotus Timex Camper Watch Hoof Pick Belt (still a genius find James) Zippo (smoker or not, this is handy) Freehands Gloves Poirot vol.1 (that is if you’re not an addict and have them all) Opinel No. 3 Carbon (got this for the wife last Xmas, big hit) Shop Class as Soulcraft [...]
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Mountain Boy Sledworks

A toboggan has always been a standard piece of equipment in our family, used for hunting, Xmas tree hauling, backcountry skiing and sledding. Might be time to replace the old beater with a shiny new number from Mountain Boy Sledworks. I’ve also been pretty fascinated by the kicksled culture and would love to take one [...]
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Off the Hanger: Backcountry Ski

I promised The W that I’d do more backcountry this winter, even though I’m usually more partial to skate. Just gotta think more about the outing and enjoy the Cup a Soup. This week with the early snow we could probably have just packed up the Manimal and trekked through the neighborhood. I’d usually recommend [...]
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Kelly Kettle

My dad is raving about these right now, they are so down his alley (in the vein of the Kifaru stuff). I don’t know much about them but I’m going to get a demo this weekend . . . they also sell fly rods so they can’t be all bad. From the site: A Kelly [...]
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Serro Scotty Trailers

Back in action reviving the classic look, Serro Scotty trailers made in Pennsylvania.
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Force Ten Tents

Great color combos and I really like the addition of a classic series in the lineup. Force Ten tents.
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Off the Hanger : Crayfish Boil

This is one of those activities that seems like everyone who lives around some fresh water could easily do. Fun for the kiddies too (just keep ‘em away from the sharp end). I’ve done it in the past just catching them one by one, but it makes it rough to get a meal, I think [...]
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Off the Hanger : Backyard Burner

Looking forward to the crisp weather and tostin pies over the backyard fire pit : Wrangler snap front shirt Alpaca knit cap Filson Lined Ranch Jacket and Log Carrier Landmann Ball of Fire Rome’s Round Pie Iron Metal Camping Cup J Crew Straight Fit Vintage Cord Pendleton Whisky (yeah that’s how they spell it) Moonshine [...]
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Alico Boots

I don’t know a whole lot about these other than I’ve had a pair for about 10 years and they are finally starting to see the end of the trail. Nice to see they’ve stuck to the classic look and obvious durability throughout the years. The bottom dandies are on sale at Sierra Trading Post [...]
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