Basecamp Living

GSI Fall Camping Essentials

Can you believe fall is just around the corner?! This has been, simultaneously, the fastest and slowest year ever, but we have been making the most of it—and we hope you have too! With the change in season comes different outdoor adventures. Amidst the pandemics (both racial and viral) and the devastating fires and smoke, we hope everyone has continued to open their minds and voices. 

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Labor Day Gear Guide

Labor Day is almost here and we can bet you’re already planning your adventure for the three-day weekend! Although things are undoubtedly different this year, we’ll still be social-distancing where we can outdoors. We’ve got you covered for all of your outings with these go-to products we think you’ll love.

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GSI Camping Gear Guide

Compiling your ultimate camping gear collection can be overwhelming when there’s so much out there! If you’re not sure where to start, or want to upgrade your pack, we can help! We’re experts when it comes to the eating category, so we’ve compiled a list of our best-selling, go-to cookware. These are the products campers keep coming back for and they’ll get you set for your next adventure, wherever that may be!

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May 2020 - Mother’s Day Gift Guide

As Mother’s Day approaches, we know you’re all hunting for that perfect gift. We’ve got you covered. Your mom will be thrilled with any of these, and ready for her next outdoor adventure!

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Cleaning, Repairing, and Organizing Your Gear

A combination of being stuck at home and spring-cleaning time is upon us. There’s no better time to clean out and organize all of your outdoor gear that has been stowed away in your garage or storage.

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NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THIS KITCHEN SET

If you're a fan of cooking (or eating), you likely have a large collection of kitchen utensils at home. Whisks, spoons, spatulas, and knives jammed into a drawer so tightly they often arrange themselves to jam the drawer. Sound familiar?   What if we told you it was...

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MAKE YOUR NEXT CAMPING TRIP FEEL LIKE GLAMPING

Glamping - or at least pretending to glamp - is all the rage for Instagrammers and bloggers alike. While glamping takes a lot of effort (and sometimes a lot of airbnb fees), you can still get your great photo ops and fancy feelings from a simple tent camping...

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROLITES

These days, reusable water bottles are no longer just environmentally friendly: they’re engineered with the latest top secret temperature engineering technology. It’s come to the point where your bottle might be one of the most high-tech pieces in your gear collection.


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6 ESSENTIAL CAMP COOKING SPICES

We’re big fans of delicious food, and our best guess is that you are too. Yet, for some reason, many people are still settling for mediocre meals when they venture outdoors. There’s nothing more disappointing after a long day on the trail than having to dig in to a big bowl of blandness. It makes our stomachs sad just thinking about it.

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WHEN TO RETIRE YOUR OLD COOKWARE

Old gear is the best. There’s old gear like the first tent you ever bought when you were young because you had a $50 gift card and you saw it hanging majestically from the ceiling of a grocery store for $49.99. The price was right, the quality was subpar, and it smells funny now, but you’ll always remember the beautiful places it inspired you to explore (even if it was just your backyard) and how it did its very best to shelter you during the early years.

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