I’m likely not Near Zero’s target customer, but this last weekend Near Zero equipment played a key part in my being able to play my favorite golf course, Bethpage Black. Bethpage Black is consistently ranked one of the best golf courses in the world, as it has hosted the US Open twice, PGA Championship and … Golf Trip with Near Zero Read More ..read more

Campfires are a very popular camping activity all over the world. It brings joy to the campsite and keeps the wild animals away. But you should know how to extinguish a campfire properly. Otherwise, it can start burning the forest or even another camper. So let’s learn the extinguishing process completely.  Step-1: Extinguish Using Water … Fire Safety: How To Properly Extinguish A Campfire Read More ..read more

Many people have asked me, how do you go backpacking with young children? The key, is having your kids carry their own lightweight backpacks. My youngest child started backpacking with me soon after he turned 2 years old, and carrying his own pack. After many years of trying different gear and adventures, I’ve been able … 3 Pound Backpack for Kids Read More ..read more

If you’ve ever shivered in a tent during a cold night, you understand the importance of a good sleeping bag. In fact, a sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of camping equipment you’ll ever own. It’s common to experience cold nights throughout the Western United States, as well as in Montana. The … A Buyer’s Guide to Sleeping Bags Read More ..read more

Did you know that on the outskirts of the Phoenix Arizona desert, remotely in the Superstition Mountains, that there is an apple orchard that was planted over 120 years ago? It was planted by Elisha Reavis, who was called the “Hermit of Superstition Mountains.” Reavis settled on the fresh land in the Superstition Wilderness, planting … Wild Apple Orchard in Arizona Desert Read More ..read more

Camping with Families Near Zero gear has opened a whole world of camping for families! Now you can finally go backpacking with young kids, and they actually enjoy camping! They feel more independent, carrying all of their own gear…and the best part is that you no longer have to carry a 40+ pound family pack! … Camping with Families Read More ..read more

Backpacking in Zion National Park With Kids. My favorite hobbies have a few things in common: it’s outside, and has some level of physical exertion. Golf and skiing are prime examples. But they are also expensive. There is a category of unicorn activities, and they have 1 more secret ingredient—they are free! Surfing fits here. … Backpacking in Zion National Park With Kids Read More ..read more

What are the necessary things for camping we need? We took 2 rectangle NZ One sleeping bags, 2 NZO sleeping pads, a DynaLite 2P tent, 4 NZO pillows and 2 NZO headlights on a multi-day backpacking trip in the Tetons in Wyoming. We were with a group of 10 people and got the “best gear” … What is Needed to Go Camping? Read More ..read more

Backpacking with Llamas   This last July we hiked the Highland Mary Lake trail in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. We hiked with 2 families with kids ages 4-17 years old. We first arrived to Silverton, Colorado where we rented Llamas and start Backpacking with Llamas then hiked 20 miles with them up to … Family Backpacking with Llamas in Colorado Read More ..read more