Backpack Archives - Campfire Guy

Klymit KSB 20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag Review

March 19, 2017 Mack Paradowski

I’m Down With Down Campfire Guy here. One of the single most important pieces of camping gear you’ll buy is a sleeping bag. Having spent my share of cold nights in one I’m inclined to agree. We still have a few old reliable synthetic bags for car camping, but lately, I’ve been on a down bag kick. For the weight, warmth, and compactability (pretty sure I just made up a new word), down is hard to beat. The downside is…

How To Gear Up Your Boy Scout

January 19, 2017 Mack Paradowski

So You’ve Got This New Scout, Now What? Campfire Guy here. One of the questions I get asked by families joining a Boy Scout Troop is, “What kind of gear are we going to have to buy”. Gone are the days of Cub Scouts where you crammed the family truckster full. Packing for Boy Scouts is going to look a little different than what you may have been used to. Here’s What You Need Below represents what most Troops will…