Adventure Blog

A tool for the Ages—the compass is a great companion for any off-trail hiker or explorer. There are many different uses for a compass. Here, we’ll cover the simplest use—taking a bearing. You’ll le...

Backpacks are a different creature today—especially if you compare the new internal frame packs to the external frame packs of yesteryear. Top or side loading, you’ll be a happier camper if you kno...

What to bring on a day hike. Day hikes are the shortest variety of hikes that we do. They require minimum gear and only, at most, a day to complete - sans, why they call it a “day” hike. What to b...

How to Pick the Right Hiking Shoes Your shoes are arguably the most important gear you will take with you on a hike. And while a well selected, broken-in pair will probably get little credit for yo...

Most of today’s RV’s and new fangled camping gear allow campers to take their modern conveniences with them. But if you really want to rough it, you’ll need some way to start a fire. And no matter ...

Maybe you feel the need for a good hike. You look to the space where you keep your beloved backpack. Sweat stains and grime have reached an unacceptable level and you realize the day has arrived to...

One of the most rewarding adventuring experiences is backpacking. You carry your own gear and hike through the wilderness for some quality time with the great outdoors. At TETON, we want you to enj...

When roughing it what we really want is a chance to be one with nature while awake. But when we sleep, we need to rejuvenate for more roughing it the next day. A sleeping bag needs to keep us warm ...

This is probably the most important question that a lot of us hikers ask ourselves. It may seem obvious or that there is a science to it. Google the title of this article and see what I mean. I thi...