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Packing food for a long backpacking trip is much like backpacking itself; the rules are few and simple, but their implementation can be endlessly nuanced.  What follows are the two rules of backp…

In most of our daily lives we've tamed the modern world pretty well; unless you live in a yurt in Wyoming, or the Yukon generally, it's fairly rare that the world just slams on the brakes and says no,…

The most significant conservation victory of the past few years has been in the conversation about US public lands and public lands transfer.  By late 2015 it had become axiomatic in almost all…

Condensation.  It is a fact of life in the backcountry, often a nuisance, and in the wrong conditions can be a safety issue.  How to manage condensation is one of the most frequent question…

At Seek Outside we make a wide range of products, under one roof, for customers with a huge variety of passions, interests, and outdoor pursuits.  On any given day we'll get phone calls from hunt…

These are to scale drawings. Animated drawings are short youtube videos. This is a work in process.  For reference bags are 6'5" and 30 inches wide at shoulders and represent a large 10 degree do…

Pyramid shelters (mids) have been a staple for weight and space conscious adventurers for a long time. The Chouinard Equipment mid of the 70s and 80s is just the most prominent and influential example…

A flat tarp is the most versatile backcountry shelter.  The same tarp can be pitched high as a sun shade while rafting in the summer, and buttoned down to the ground for security during a windy…

Backcountry hunters who focus on lightweight performance come up with some cool tricks when it comes to loading their bags for a mobile hunt. Here are a few that we’ve picked up along the way fr…

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Branscum, a photographer and creative director whose most recent project with Comfort Theory in New Zealand took him on one of the world’s newes…

Selecting a high quality, lightweight shelter for the backcountry is an important purchase for any outdoor enthusiast. So it’s important to make sure that you know how to properly care for your…

At Seek Outside, we’re proud of the gear we make. But we’re most proud of the great team that makes it right here in Colorado. From concept to finished product, it’s all made by hand…

We recently sat down at Seek Outside headquarters for a round table discussion on gear and packing for an elk hunt. Specifically, we focused our discussion on mid-season hunting during the 2 nd rifle…

We’re proud to let you know about a few recent gear reviews that have featured Seek Outside products, both tents and backpacks. These are not paid sponsors, but hardcore gear users who offered g…

We have some new products and product changes that we are excited to announce! We’ve received consistent requests from customers and thanks to your valuable feedback we are now offering new opti…

In a recent video, Kevin and Luke show us how to properly fit and adjust a Seek Outside ultralight backpack. Perfect fitting will not only be dependent on your specific torso size, but also on the wei…

It’s one of our newer products, but the Cimarron tent has quickly become a customer favorite. This versatile tent is quick to set up and performs in a wide range of demanding conditions. Here&rs…

We are excited to share two recent gear reviews that highlight our lightweight tents and backpacks. We always love seeing our gear put to good use, and even better is hearing from happy customers! Fi…