When you look at gear that’s made out of Dyneema(R) (one of the most popular ultralight fabrics) for the first time, it’s easy to assume that this new, ultralight fabric is less durable than nylon. It usually comes with a waterproof coating, and it weighs about half as much as nylon, which should mean that it’s not quite as durable, right?
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Dzil Ta’ah Adventures: How to Stake Out Your Tent without Stakes
The northeast corner of the Diné (Navajo) Nation is rich with mythic topography. Ubiquitous views of sandstone stone, volcanic spires, and distant mountains, make up the terrain...
Goosenest Development to Dirt
If you’ve been camping in the dirt for a few decades like we have, being a little further off the ground can be nice...
4 Tips to Finding Your Perfect Sleeping Bag
A good sleeping bag is the difference between a restful night and a sufferfest when you’re camping. Finding your perfect sleeping bag can be overwhelming. There are a lot of options out there, and a lot of variables to consider! Let’s help narrow it down with these 4 helpful tips.
Five Jaw-Dropping Camping Spots Along Highway 395
Highway 395, the scenic road which gives you access to the Eastern Sierra, stretches from Palm Springs to Mount Shasta. This old trade route has now become the land o...
5 Easy Steps To Make Ceviche While Beach Camping
Heading to the beach to escape the cold, in search of the best mix of surf swells, or for all around fun? I’ve been heading down to Baja during the winter for most my ...
How To Pack For Backpacking
The time has come to pack your backpack, hit the trail, and sleep in the dirt. Backpacking is an adventure combining hiking with backcountry camping, so be ready for a...
How to Fit a Backpacking Pack
Whether heading out on a short overnight or a multi-day backpacking trip, you want your backpack to fit just right. We put together a helpful guide to help you find th...
3 Reasons You Need a Tent Footprint
When shopping for a tent, you may come across messages like this: Most modern tents don’t come with a footprint by default. Why? To save ounces and keep weights lo...
Winter Camping Hacks That Will Keep You Warm
So, you want to try winter camping. Having tried and failed to enjoy this pretty niche activity a few times, I’m here with some advice for you. Hopefully these tips he...
How To Choose a Sleeping Pad
The outdoors is our favorite place to sleep, and a restful night in the backcountry starts with a high-quality, dependable sleeping pad. We’re pretty passionate about ...
Big Agnes Gift Guide
🎶 Side sleepers slumber and car campers stayed sheltered, pillows for backpacking and ultimate cushioned comfort, campers rejoice the Gift Guide is here.. These are a ...
Winter Camping Like a Pro
Winter camping isn’t as treacherous as you might imagine. If you pack the right gear and sustenance, and understand the basics of staking out a tent in the snow, you’l...
Pad Pro Series: pad hacks for your best night in the dirt
Everyone has a unique way to setup their sleep kit, even if you learned from a pro, you’ve probably worked in some personal touches that make your setup uniquely yours.
Pad Pro Series: how to pick a pad
The outdoors is our favorite place to sleep, so we’re pretty passionate about creating the best sleep systems available. All of that starts from the ground up with our...
sh*t happens - we're here to help
Our Customer Service and Repair Technicians are a big chunk of the crew here in Steamboat. Although these guys and gals are the friendliest, most helpful and talented people in their field, we hope you’ll never have to interact with them. That’s only because we want your gear to be bulletproof and last through the seasons, but we know that is not always possible...