Camping/Hiking
Eno How-To: Hammock and Strap Set-Up
Eno Hammocks has put together this great video that demonstrates how to set-up your hammock. With spring break upon us, thought I would share! Joseph @ACK
Lifeproof iPhone 5 Case
Come and get them while they’re hot…no, really, come get them while they last! The much anticipated Lifeproof iPhone 5 Case is finally available for purchase at ACK! This is the perfect phone case for anyone who loves using their phone outdoors but is always wary of damaging it. I love using it because, as [...]
Pigs in a Tent…Well Almost
Back in January, I wrote a short article ranting about partaking in new adventure this year. Shame on me, two full months later and I had yet to do any of it, that is until just recently. I agreed to join a friend of mine on a 36 mile kayak camping trip on a stretch [...]
Announcing the 2013 Spring Kayak Demo Days!
It’s that time again! The 2013 Spring Demo Days are almost here and we hope you are as excited as us to experience one of the most sought after events in the paddling community. This year, we will offer two days of full out on the water action for all three demos! Expect to see [...]
No More Soggy Shoes!
Columbia has expanded their popular Drainmaker shoe line to include some unique new styles this year with design improvements. Here are the styles we will be carrying: Columbia Drainmaker II Columbia Powerdrain Columbia Drainslip Columbia Boatdrain These are great shoes for anyone who wants a multi-functional shoe that they do not have to worry about [...]
New Tents From Kelty!
Kelty has come out with some cool new tents that no longer require tent poles to form the frame of the tent. Instead, you just hook up a double action pump (that is included) and inflate the AirPoles that create the infrastructure of the tent. What is also amazing is that the whole process takes less than [...]
In Focus: the Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
ACK’s Steve Messana has taken quite a… shine… to the Black Diamond Spot Headlamp and wanted to show its unique features off in a new “In Focus:” video. This headlamp is pretty nifty with its different beams for different situations, its versatility and the convenient lock-out feature but the video is definitely the best way [...]
In Focus: the Jetboil Flash Cooking System
You want to be comfortable when camping and food is certainly a big part of that comfort. We like the Jetboil Flash Cooking System so much we decided to show it off a bit in a new “In Focus:” video. This thing heats water in no time (well, ~2 minutes if you’re counting…) and will [...]
Trip Report: Big Bend National Park
Rob Abercrombie of our ACK Customer Relationship Team had a busy December helping customers find the perfect outdoor holiday gift. By the end of the month, he managed to find his own: a hiking trip through the South Loop of Big Bend National Park. Here is his report. I camped out in Big Bend for a [...]
Love, Hugs & Outdoor Gear
I logged onto Facebook this past Sunday in anticipation of reading post-Super Bowl game comments and was surprised to see how many people posted they were glad that football season was over. Why? Well, not necessarily because they didn’t like football but because and I quote, they were “happy to have their husbands” back. Sad [...]
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