Peak Design Capture Clip
byBefore I discovered Peak Design’s Capture Clip, I had given up on bringing my DSLR on long-distance hikes and backpacking trips. I couldn’t stand…
Travel Tips
Rumpl
byI bring a few Rumpl blankets on every Shoestring Adventure for campers to get cozy around the campfire. Inevitably, they end up scattered in…
Alite Clover Cook Set
byThe 3-in-1 Clover Cook Set by Alite Designs is proof that less is more. Use separately as a spoon and a spatula, or attach…
Gourmet Camp Cooking Made Easy with Fireside Provisions
byAs a young man, when my dad went backpacking with his best friend, they were not concerned with cutting ounces. Quite the opposite. They…
Backpacking Gear Checklist
byThis summer, I went on two awesome backpacking trips in Montana’s Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and California’s Lost Coast. Here is my 3-4 day backpacking gear checklist based on…
5 Tips for Bringing Your Family Outdoors from TeachPlayLearn
byThis August, Shoestring Adventures is offering a very special family camping trip in Mammoth Lakes, CA. We are proud to partner with Jennifer Zehenni, founder of…
Places to Start Climbing Outdoors in Southern California
bySo you want to try rock climbing? Now that we’ve explained how to get started, here are some places to practice your skills outdoors in…
So You Want to Try Rock Climbing?
byArticle contributed by Kris Holbrook So, you want to try out rock climbing? Maybe it’s something you’ve always been interested in, or you have…
Gear Up For Your Next Shoestring Adventure With GetOutfitted
byIf you’ve ever given up on the idea of camping or backpacking because you didn’t have the right gear, allow me to introduce you to GetOutfitted,…
Camp Gourmet: “Shakshuka” by Fresh Off the Grid
byAfter a few camping trips, the last thing I want for dinner is another boring hot dog, but I would rather spend my precious time exploring the outdoors…