Knog is a neat little company based in Melbourne that makes a lot of biking gear that you should check out. Last year, they also started making a great headlamp called the Bandicoot. It’s a new style of headlamp that works well. Here’s why. The adjustable rubber strap The Bandicoot has a rubber strap that [...]

I’m a lighting nerd. I’ll admit it. I love the way that lighting can completely transform a campsite. In my opinion, you need at least two different lights to effectively tackle the darkness: headlamps and lanterns. Headlamps are necessary for exploring and lanterns are a must-have for late night picnic table gatherings. And you don’t [...]

It’s fun to debate camping essentials. Everyone has their own opinions of what gear is the most important. Knives. Fire starters. Coolers. Sleeping pads. Each has its champions. But based on the gear we use the most on our field trips, one category the entire 50 Campfires team can get behind is good, reliable light. [...]