by S. Easton May 20, 2021 Given the restrictions of the Coronavirus, many of us find ourselves with a deep desire to start traveling once again.  In many states over the last year and a half, the only travel we have been able to do is pick up curbside service groceries or refill necessary prescriptions or the gas tank. You and I both know these errands absolutely did not ‘scratch the itch’ to travel. Time to Start Traveling Again – So Take a Journey™ Let’s start stretching our pandemic weary legs and expand our horizon.  What is your vision for the dream vacation? For some, it’s h ..read more

by Owen Clark May 7, 2021 When camping, the fulcrum of your entire trip is your home base, or your base camp. Whether you’re  prepping for an ascent of Mt. Everest or out for a 4th of July weekend with friends in your local state park, setting up a well-equipped base camp is crucial to the camping experience. A couple of camp chairs,  a good stereo system, and a few beers are always nice to have on hand, but the critical component of any base camp is access to clean water. Water, food, and shelter are the three things we all need when camping, but water is by far the most critical ..read more

by S. Easton April 29, 2021 Although we’re about half way through spring, Hurricane Season is fast approaching and there’s no time like the present to start your emergency preparations. A group of AccuWeather meteorologists have noted – based on current weather data, as well as long-range climate clues, the forecasters are urging residents in traditional hurricane-prone areas of the United States to make their preparations NOW! Hurricane Numbers are on the Rise The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was like no other. Not only did it produce 20 named storms, the most on record, the United States ..read more

by Owen Clark April 16, 2021 When I pack for a trip into the backcountry, the first things I make sure I have are the “Big Three.” Those three things are shelter, food, and water.  Now, shelter, food, and water can mean a variety of different things, and what you choose to take into the wilderness is, of course, solely dependent on the mission and your own personal preferences. “Shelter” can mean a luxurious, $10,000 dome tent, a portaledge on the side of a big wall, or a simple tarp. “Food” can mean a 10oz ribeye fit for a king, a protein bar, or a bag of raw almonds. Water… well, wate ..read more

by Owen Clark April 6, 2021 As a professional outdoor journalist and former Eagle Scout, I’ve used a variety of water purification and filtration devices over the years, in terrain from the South Pacific to the Balkans to North Africa. When I’m packing for a trip, my water setup is the first thing I take into account no matter where I’m flying into. Similarly, access to clean water is also the #1 thing you’ll need to stay alive in case of a natural disaster, political turmoil, or any other unprecedented emergency situation. Food, shelter, protection, all these things are important, but dehyd ..read more

by S. Easton March 15, 2021 Planning a camping trip? Pandemic restrictions have relaxed throughout much of the country and we can almost see our way clear to having somewhat of an ‘normal’ summer. In many households across the country that includes at least a couple of well deserved camping trips. We’ve collected some clever camping hacks to make way for a very organized camping trip, whether it be tent camping, car camping, camper, van or RV camping.   Before Hacking, Pack the Water Purifier Water, of course, is THE most important commodity, and safe drinking water on a campi ..read more

by S. Easton March 5, 2021 Purified water comes in many shapes and sizes. Everything from small 8 ounce plastic bottles to 55 gallon storage drums. Canned water; flavored water; enhanced water; sparkling water… you name it, it’s out there. None of these options are ideal. Number one – the expense can get out of hand. You can pay over $3.00 a gallon for some purified water. Self-serve 5 gallon refills can cost up to $7.00 for 5 gallons of water.  C’mon—let’s be sensible about this; after all, it’s w-a-t-e-r. Number two – and a very serious number 2 being pollution. Plastic pollution, muc ..read more

by April Muir March 1 , 2021 Tired of paying for bottled water delivery? Or schlepping those empty 5 gallon jugs to the local water refill station? While we’re all concerned about drinking questionable tap water these days, the alternatives can be expensive and frankly, just a real pain. Which is why we are so excited about a new alternative. With the Sagan Life® Jug Water Filtration System you can easily fill a 3 or 5 gallon jug from the convenience of your kitchen faucet and drink great tasting purified water without leaving home and without paying for bottled water delivery. It’s a great ..read more

by S. Easton August 22, 2020 Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 1st of each year. Hurricanes don’t often play by the rules, though, and sometimes we experience them earlier or later depending on atmospheric conditions. Hurricane Season 2020 is shaping up to be a doozy. The National Weather Service tells us that the Atlantic ocean is extremely warm this year which is a recipe for a very active hurricane season.  We have just finished with the devastation of Isaias and there are already other storms churning their way across the Atlantic headed our direction.  Proba ..read more

by A. Easton August 7, 2020 Finding the right source of safe and clean drinking water has always been a challenge, especially when you’re camping or hiking.  Your adventures into Mother Natures’ world can lead you to water… but it isn’t always safe to drink. So here are some great reasons you need the best portable water filter for hiking and all of you outdoor adventures.  Considering our bodies are almost 70% water and interestingly enough, 70% of the earths’ surface is also water, we need to constantly replenish ourselves with water to stay well hydrated.  The rain refresh ..read more