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Few off-the-grid naturalists have inspired us more than Dick Proenneke. He was an American naturalist that lived alone in the Alaska wilderness for 31 years, from 1968 to 1999. In his previous life, he was sought after diesel mechanic, which allowed him to save up enough money to venture out to a place called Twin

[embedded content] Posted by: 50 Campfires in Featured Articles What’s a skier to do when he’s forced to cancel his trip because he’s stuck at home? If you’re Philipp Klein, you put your creative cap on and make a skiing video without leaving your bedroom. After many hours of effort and the magic of stop

Posted by: 50 Campfires in Featured Articles Our friend Jeff Siegel, Avid Outdoorsman CEO and founder, sits down to chat with Griff Jaggard, FireDisc President & Co-Founder. We get an inside look at how the company started, how they are handling the current pandemic & its affect on sales, as well as all of the

Our friend Jeff Siegel from Avid Outdoorsman Media Group sits down to chat with Jeff Polke, Co-President of GCI Outdoor. They discuss the Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger and what’s new at GCI. The first of its kind, the Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger can switch seamlessly back and forth between two “modes” – Freeform Mode and

I’ve always been fascinated by amphibious vehicles. When I was 12 years old, I saw one of those amphibious cars pull up to the boat launch and zoom away on the lake. #Mindblown. Then a few years back, we had those jet ski ATV things appear, which I was also enthralled with. And, in case

Politics isn’t for everyone. In fact, it’s the reason why some of us spend so much time in the woods. But finally, there’s some good news out of DC that’ll make sure the woods are still there to run screaming into. Earlier this week, a bipartisan bill, known as the Great American Outdoors Act, was

In this episode of Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Captain Ed from DOA Lures. Hey everybody, this is Jeff from Avid Outdoorsman and I hope you’re doing great.  Today we’re talking with the people at DOA Lures. They make a lot of soft plastics, mostly for saltwater. They’ve really grown over time, they have a

One of the things I’ve learned over the years when it comes to starting fires is that a quality fire starter is worth the money. When it’s time to relax around a campfire, my main goal is to get it going quickly and easily. I’ve been using the QuickSurvive Fire Starters a lot this summer,

We’ve been a fan of GCI Outdoor for several years now, and it’s always fun to see their new lineup. We reviewed the Pod Rocker when it came out, and have been toting it around ever since. This year they came out with another version, and it’s called the MaxRelax Pod Rocker. So what’s different?

Beer drinkers and cocktail fans – let’s meet in the middle for these three unique beer cocktails! Of course, purists out there think that beer cocktails are a terrible idea, and guess what – they’re wrong. Craft brewing these days gives us thousands of choices, so why wouldn’t you do a little experimenting on your

Posted by: 50 Campfires in Camping Gear, Featured Articles, Fire In this episode of the Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview Fireside Outdoor President & founder, Mark Wolf. Fireside’s mission is to engineer products that make outdoor fires easier and safer. They’ve done just that with a couple of big product groups. The first is

Earlier this year, we reviewed the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and found it to be an essential piece of gear for backpackers and backcountry hikers. It’s a small GPS device that connects to an app on your phone, making it easy to stay in touch with friends and family when you have zero cellular reception. This

If you spend any time hiking in bear country, you need to know how to handle a potential bear encounter. These are high-stress situations where preparation and knowledge can make all the difference at the moment. If you know what to do, you’ll have a better chance of remaining calm and getting out alive. Always

Breathtaking views, wolves howling, rushing rivers, deep gorges, waterfalls, flushing grouse, frosty mornings, moose tracks, star gazing, birch forests, waterfalls, and more waterfalls. The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310-mile trek that follows the Sawtooth Mountain’s rocky ridgeline along the shoreline of Lake Superior from the Canadian border to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. It’s truly a

Packing light for camping trips is sometimes easier said than done, especially when you’re packing gear for the whole family. Survive Outdoors Longer makes campsite meals easy to prep and cleanup with the Flat Pack Bowls & Strainer Set and Flat Pack Sink. SOL Flat Pack Sink The Flat Pack Sink also collapses and can

Posted by: 50 Campfires in Camping Gear, Featured Articles, Gadgets Alex Comstock went on a fishing and camping trip up in Northern Minnesota recently, and he found the SOL Stoke Knives to be super handy for a number of applications. The Stoke Camp Hatchet is at the top of his list of favorite tools, as