Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Twig Pod

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This made us do a double-take: A pocket-size monopod you can stake into the ground.

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‘Backpacking Gear’ From Centuries Past

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Always trying to lighten that load as you plan your next trip? Check out what our forebears had to haul along on theirs…
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Camper goes missing on BWCA’s Swan Lake

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Authorities are searching for a missing man in the eastern BWCA’s Swan Lake.
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UpNorthica Video: Hudson Bay Bound

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Ann Raiho and Natalie Warren both share an appreciation for wilderness tripping to the BWCA. Now they’re paddling a little further.  Check out UpNorthica’s exclusive video. MORE >

GearPods

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Looking for small, watertight containers for your next adventure? MORE >

Get Paid To Pick Jack Pine Cones

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Here is an easy summer job that gets you outside.  MORE >

Gear Review: Chosen Valley Canoe Sling Style Yoke Pad

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Is it possible for shoulders not to bark and complain after 150 rods? We think so. MORE >