I’ve always been envious of my friends and coworkers that own boot and shoe dryers. I can’t count how many times I’ve headed inside after a day in the hot sun, rain or snow – only to watch them hook up their boots or shoes to an electric drying system. The next morning, they’re lacing [...]

Living the majority of my life at sea level, it’s a rare opportunity to field test gear at any sort of altitude. Recently, a handful of us from 50 Campfires took a 10 day adventure – spending time between Western Montana (Yellowstone to Glacier) and Northern Utah (Park City). It was on the later portion [...]

By many comparisons, I’m in no way a “hiker.” Sure, I spend my weekends in State Parks and on regional trails. I’ve traveled days to hike paths through some of the most beautiful scenery that our country has to offer…but compared to true “hikers” I don’t even sit at the same table. I don’t think [...]

Overview: This is the Sperry Boatyard Chuca. It uses the same great construction as Sperry’s Boatyard shoe, with the same outsole and same great styling, but matched with a sturdy, classic-looking Chuca. It’s kind a hybrid of the popular chuca boot style that has been getting more and more popular. It seems that within outdoor [...]

If you are an outdoors person you may enjoy many outdoor activities from camping and fishing to hunting. If you’re out doing all of those things it is nice to have a boot that works for it all, the Muck Boots Woodland Extreme is that boot. This great boot, works well for hunting but also [...]

The Wolverine Bushwhack Blaze Hiker Boot was made to keep you comfortable on those hikes through the woods. This boot is versatile with an abrasion resistant mesh on the sides,a leather upper toe and a waterproof membrane to guarantee your feet stay dry. This boot is perfect for hitting the trail as it comes equipped [...]