A presumed bear incident led to minor injuries and a ruined tent near Big Sky. Wildlife investigators are rather certain it was a bear that interrupted a woman’s sleep on private land in Beehive Basin northwest of Big Sky, Montana. No bear tracks were found, but the victim’s account seemed to line up with officials
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A pocket chainsaw is the only gadget you’ll need for splitting firewood. If you’re the designated person on campfire duty, you know that splitting firewood is part of the process. Many campers and Boy Scouts pack axes, hand saws, and large chainsaws for camping trips, but you don’t need to do that anymore. Gone are
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Hammocks are pretty nice, but have you checked out these hanging tents? A cozy cabin in the woods sounds like a fun getaway, but I wouldn’t mind camping out in a tree. Hanging tents are every camper’s dream. This is going to be the ultimate hangout spot all summer long. While everyone is enjoying their
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If you want to give your dad a great gift for Father’s Day, get him something that will last, and that he’ll actually use. Like any other man, your dad isn’t too complicated. He likes get get stuff done, and to do so, he needs gear he can always rely on. Whether he’s the do-it-all
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The folding Ecotric fat tire electric bike is a ton of fun. E-bikes are the wave of the future, or at least that is what I have heard. There is a plethora of uses of a bike that also has an electric motor mounted on the back. Many hunters like to use them to stealthily
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We all want our outdoor gear to perform well and last a long time. Nikwax has a whole line of products to help. If you’re like most outdoorsmen and women, your collection of gear is extensive. Some of it probably set you back a good amount of money, and taking good care of it should
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Could you live off-grid in a trailer like this? The popular tiny house movement of recent years has also seen a sure in interest in tiny camper living. More specifically, more and more people are building their own custom trailers to live in rent and mortgage free. It is a great way to save a
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Outdoor folding chairs are a must for camping and free time on the patio. Not all outdoor folding chairs are made equal. Some camping chairs are uncomfortable, poorly-made, or just don’t have enough specs to make the purchase worth it. No one wants a lawn chair that’s going to have a loose leg after a
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Taking a kid camping is one of the greatest things that you can do. Here are 10 ways to make the experience more fun. Camping trips aren’t only about campfires, sleeping bags, and s’mores. A trip to the nearest state park, national park, or even out in the backyard can be the greatest experience for
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Buck’s 110 folding knife has been an American classic for generations, but what makes it so special? The one-word answer to that question is consistency. While years of refinement have perfected the popular pocket knife hunters and laborers still use today, the legacy of Buck Knives stands on more than a century-long commitment to the
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