Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. After our 2022 Bob Swanson Memorial Exploration Grant winner Jean Marie Gossard was called on to fight wildfires for this summer, she chose to give up her nomination and 7,000 mile thru-hike on the Great Western Loop. Applications for this year’s grant …
Read the restWe’ve spent the last 20 years dreaming up ideas of how to sleep more comfortably in the dirt. We won some awards, introduced industry-leading tent designs and manufacturing, and evolved our original sleep system to an entire sleeping bag and pad line. Now for 2022, we decided it was time …
Read the restWhether heading out on a short overnight or a multi-day backpacking trip, you want your backpack to fit just right. We put together a helpful guide to help you find the right size for your Big Agnes pack and how to make the proper adjustments for a custom, comfortable fit.…
Read the restWhen we first introduced the Copper Spur series of tents in 2008, we wanted to make a series of packable, spacious, ultralight tents with enough features and bomber materials to make you feel like you were living the high life (even if you hadn’t showered in a few days). Our …
Read the restWhat started as a kitchen table blog by Founder and CEO Rue Mapp in 2009 is now the nation’s leading organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Now in its 13th year, Outdoor Afro is a not-for-profit organization of a 60,000-strong participation network, 1,200-plus events, and …
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