Outdoor Element Blog
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Backpack Breakdown: An Incomplete Guide to Help You Stay Prepared for Anything
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written by OE Athlete Kora Heintz I have a few rope-drops behind me as well as a few core shots and this season is shaping up to be a wild one a... -
No Soggy Gear: Rain won't ruin Bucket List Hike or Overlanding Expo with Charlotte's Webbing
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In July and August, Charlotte's Webbing saved our bacon! Well, maybe not actual bacon, but it did save gear from being drenched in a couple of do... -
Our Favorite Under-the-Radar National Parks to Visit
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With Great American Outdoors Day right around the corner, it got me thinking about what National Park I should visit next. Never heard of Great A... -
Mastering Firecraft: Processing Tinder, Feathering Wood, and the Art of Batonning
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Fire—the magical element that turns a camping trip into a sizzling adventure! It's fun to make and more importantly, it can prove critical t... -
The Crucial Element of Fire: Igniting Your Survival Instincts
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With the Native American name of 'Bodaway' meaning 'Fire-Maker', it's no wonder so much of what OE Founder and Inventor, Mike Mojica, creates carries a common theme of fire making.
In the realm of outdoor adventures and wilderness exploration, fire is more than just a source of warmth and comfort. It is an essential element that kindles the very essence of survival.
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The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure 2023 by OE Partner, Joe Brown
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Voice outside the tent at 11:07 pm Thu night: Hello. Hello. Anyone in there? (am I dreaming of Pink Floyd?)
Us inside the tent: Yes (hesitantly, but thinking who the heck is waking us up in the middle of the night and why)
Voice outside the tent: We need you to pack up your camp and move to higher ground as soon as possible.
What? Really? How is this happening? We chose the “higher ground” for a reason. Adrenaline starts to surge…
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How to Make a Campfire According to an Expert
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Outdoor Element's own, Joe Brown, is featured in a recent blog post by Dad Gear Review. Check out his advice on how to make a campfire. -
How to be Family Adventure Ready
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I wish I could say I'm motivated to get my family outdoors for exercise, learning new skills or encouraging self-care (it is a little of all those things) but my biggest motivator is creating positive memories for my children. The ironic thing is that not all of our outdoor adventures actually end up creating a positive memory immediately. Sometimes we end up with siblings fighting, someone getting hurt, or a discouraged parent due to the lack of cooperation. BUT, that won’t ever stop me from trying (maybe to my children’s dismay). My intention and hope is that at least one of them has fun and at the same time we move our bodies, leave the screens behind, experience adventures or places we hadn’t before, and hopefully connect with each other, nature and our creator. -
Spring Forward by Looking Back: 11 Lessons Learned from my Camping Mistakes
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Spring is here and I’m itching to get outdoors. As I’m prepping my gear, I thought I’d share some common mistakes from my past in hopes of helping you get outdoors to explore with confidence. -
Road Trips, Mt Adams, Pants, and Good Eats.
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If you find yourself on a solo multi day road trip, and you don’t have at least one hard cry, I think you might be doing it wrong. I had the opportunity to drive from south Denver to the base of Mt Rainier and back – that’s 40 hours or more to cover the 2,600+ miles round trip). I am grateful for an emotional ride. -
The Element of FIRE
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Photo by Colter Olmstead on Unsplash (Blog updated 9 Nov 2020) Fire is powerful. Use it correctly and it can provide warmth, light, and prot...
