Kieran James Cunningham is a climber, mountaineer, camper, and all-round lover of all things wild and wonderful. He's climbed a handful of 6,000-meter peaks in the Himalaya, 4,000ers in the Alps, and 14,000-footers in the Rockies and currently lives in the Italian Alps.
By its very nature, winter camping entails having to endure a few mild hardships and inconveniences. Temps are lower, our packs are heavier, progress on the trails is slower, and daylight hours are far shorter than in any of year’s other, more meteorologically-friendly hiking and camping seasons. Kieran CunninghamKieran James Cunningham is a climber, mountaineer, camper,…
Heading on a camping adventure with all the family or all your backcountry buddies? If so, there’s no cozier, more sociable, or convenient way to do so than by supersizing your sleeping arrangements with a six-person tent. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the features and attributes to look for when buying…
*NOTE: We’ve re-visited and updated this list of sprays for . All of them are still on our “top sprays radar” but we decided on another winner instead. Read on to find out more! In this article, we aim to provide a thorough, no-nonsense guide containing everything you need to know about bear deterrent sprays….
When the cold weather kicks in and the first snowfalls of the year cloak the backcountry in its winterly garb, many outdoors-goers are apt to condemn their camping kit to a store cupboard until the return of more clement conditions. Not all, however, and those who choose to carry on getting their camping fix in…
NOTE: The Kelty TN series have been succeeded by the Kelty Dirt Motel series. We’ve also updated our article to reflect this change! Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. – Stephen Hawking…
These days, the outdoor world is replete with new-fangled, cutting-edge gadgets and goods designed to maximize our time in the outdoors. From pinpoint accurate GPS devices to ultralight, high-performing threads, the R&D departments of the big brands have just about covered it all. These days, the outdoor world is replete with new-fangled, cutting-edge gadgets and…