Archive for July, 2009

  • Back to School Backpacks

    Friday, July 24th, 2009

    It is almost that time of year again.  Everyone takes out their old backpacks and realizes that they are completely trashed from the year before.  I took one look at my sons backpack and don’t really know how anything survived in there.  Half of the zipper compartments had holes from being dragged around.
    The good news [...]

  • Outdoor Fireplaces

    Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

    It seems a good fire always goes hand and hand with the great outdoors.  I recently learned about a special kind of outdoor fireplace. These type of fireplaces are called Rumford fireplaces.
    What is a Rumford fireplace?  Well, they are tall and shallow to reflect more heat.  They were named after a count Rumford who was [...]

  • North Face Tents

    Sunday, July 5th, 2009

    hat is North Face?
    The North Face is an outdoor product manufacturing company, specializing in products like jackets, tents, fleece wear, luggage, and shoes started by Douglas Tompkins in 1966. Their clothing and equipment lines are specifically aimed towards climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, and hikers.
    Mr. Tompkins sold the business in 1968, and The North Face is [...]