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There are many items you might not think as crucial for your trip, but once at your destination you might realize how important the one item was. At Outdoors Geek we have a wide selection of accessories for sale and for rent that will definitely make your trip...
Very Simple Cooking Idea: Ideal For Backpacking
Take this Thanksgiving inspired meal with you on the trail! I was browsing for quick and easy cooking ideas for a recent surf trip I am having and found this great and simple cooking idea. Like all recipes you can modify to your liking or special needs. I love...
The Geek Knows: We are what we drink!!
Sometimes we tend to overlook our most vital needs because they are so readily available to us. Besides oxygen the second thing we need the most is water. And we are 80% water so it is true when we say "we are what we drink". The lack of a water filter that suits your...
August 26th is the 96th birthday of the National Park Service!
Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, we are proud to safeguard these more than 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million...
Outdoors Geek has the best tents around! Wanna know why?
Our base camp tents are the same great quality as our back country tents....and many of them are a heck of a lot roomier. If you're not carrying a tent miles into the wilderness, why not live large with one of our bigger family camping tent rentals? For camping with...
Don’t Buy Gear Right Away! Why don’t you try it first!
Remember The Geek Let's You "Try It" Before You Buy It Using a product more than once will go a long way toward establishing whether or not it's just the right tent, backpack,sleeping bag, etc. for you. So, if your schedule permits, "Try it" by taking your new gear...
How to choose the right backpack
Choosing a pack that is the right size for you can really make a difference on your whole trip. - Measure your torso length and the proper frame size. - Set the shoulder harness in the top or bottom slot as indicated by your torso measurement. - Load the pack with 15...
Don’t forget to take a good Day Pack with you!
The Marmot Kompressor Day Pack is your best choice This is the classic ultra-light day pack / summit pack from Marmot that is truly a versatile pack. Incredibly, it weighs only 10 oz., but don't let that fool you. Geek Tip: When I go backpacking, I like to have a day...
Outdoors Geek is setting up camp at Lollapalooza 2014
Lollapalooza is more than just a music festival It is taking place each year in historic Grant Park, Lolla is a three-day cultural experience that takes place on 115 acres between Downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Outdoors Geek is there setting up tents for a...
Motorcycle Camping Packages from Outdoors Geek
Camping gear choices matter big time when your on a motorcycle because space it at a premium. There is nothing better in this world than hitting the road on your motorcycle. Outdoors Geek has designed special camping packages for to travel on your motorcycle. They are...
What to take on a Glamping getaway?
Are you new to Glamping? Glamping is all about comfort and luxury while enjoying the great outdoors, a music festival or a romantic getaway. And the items you take with you will be the great finishing touch to your glamping experience. So take a look at this brief...
Yellowstone National Park is a Geological Wonder
Yellowstone National Park is amazing in all aspects It has amazing wildlife and the scenery and terrain is truly breathtaking. But what really sets this place apart from the rest of the planet is it's geological activity. This is the place where you will find Old...
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