Camping and enjoying nature can be, and should be, accessible to all. If you want to try camping and don’t think you can afford the gear, let us assure you that most of it is already in your home. Below is a list of tips to keep the cost down on that first trip into…
Keweenaw Reflections
1: Have a plan A well thought out trip /adventure will minimize excess gear being brought along while ensuring you have the right gear to cover all activities as well as the “what if’s”. The website http://www.overlandbound.com is a great resource for vehicle-dependent travel and adventures. If you register, you will have access to their…
Today’s tip is most likely not needed for our readers, as We truly believe that the readers who stop by align with the Gear Guys’ beliefs. We wanted to use today’s tip as a reminder for and request that they pass this tip / request along, and share it where they can. Today we wanted…
Peace and Quiet
We would like to take a quick moment to introduce our newest member of the Gear Guys’ family, a rescued Chihuahua-mix who is as small as Bear is big, as high-strung as Bear is laid-back, and as cautious as Bear is brave. Meet Laddy, our newest Adventure Pup. You will get to follow along as…
Spring Sunset in the Keweenaw Peninsula
This review will cover our long-term use of the Zippo Windproof Lighter which we carry as our main source of flame for ignition of campfires and stoves, along with some utility use. We purchased the orange model due to use on the trail in case it gets dropped, the bright color should stand out among…
The Gear Guys recently tested an Alaskan Guide series tent from Cabela’s and were very happy with the performance of the product. We tested the tent after receiving three days of rain, followed by a quick freeze, that lead to two inches of snow, with a temperature during testing of 18 degrees. Here is a…
This new year make the most of every minute by seeking out opportunities for adventure in your life rather than feeling disappointed and left behind. Here is how the Gear Guys minimize using up vacation days to have two-day, two-night adventure trips. Gear is kept highly organized and all in one location to facilitate quick packing…
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