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Here at GSI, we are encouraging everyone to become more intentional about the items that they purchase not only this month but for the rest of the year. Read on for a list of ways to implement this practice into your purchases this year.

The best days start with coffee - this includes when you’re backpacking or camping. It can be hard to convince yourself to get out of your warm sleeping bag and tent in the morning, but the sweet aroma of freshly brewed pour over coffee makes it all worth it.

It’s not too late to find the perfect gift for the outdoor lover in your life. From the car camper, backpacker, and everyday outdoor enthusiast to stocking stuffers and board games we’ve got you covered. ‘Tis the season to be outdoors!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year….tailgating season! Check out our top 6 picks for winning the award for favorite tailgate host.

Calling all s’mores lovers! We’re pretty proud of this one. Our S’mores Cookie Skillet brings together two of our favorite desserts, chocolate chip cookies, and s’mores! 

Our back-to-school gear guide has our top 10 picks for students, teachers, and even those nostalgic for the good ol' days! 

Our complete Labor Day Gear Guide has all the long weekend must-haves for family camping, weekend backpacking, day hikes, and backyard fun.

We’ve all been there - you come to the end of a long day and the only thing you want is an ice-cold blended margarita. Unfortunately, if you’re away from electricity, your hopes of a blended aprés treat are over - until now.

Father’s Day is coming up fast! To help make your gifting a little easier, and more fun, we put together a list of our top 5 gifts for Dad. Whether your Dad is a true outdoorsman, a weekend car camper, a PCT backpacker, or a backyard BBQ’r

You’ve just spent 45 minutes building a fire, wrapping potatoes in tinfoil, filling that Dutch oven with beautiful, finely chopped veggies, and getting everything cooking. The hard part is done. Now, the wait. Instead of just sitting there and drooling while you watch your food cook, give those legs a stretch and bust out a classic camp spot time killer -- yard games!

If you want to make homemade dutch oven bread this is the recipe for you. Tested and perfected by our own Director of Design and Marketing, Kurt, this is an easy recipe that will stick with you for years.

Whether you are a first-time cast iron seasoner or a seasoned seasoner. Seasoning your cast iron cookware is easy and effective. Click here to learn how to season your cast iron.

This is a recipe we bake up at cookouts. Judging from all the empty cast iron skillets, this is a GSI Outdoors family favorite.

For those that love the thrill of waterfall chasing, discovering new camp spots, and just overall enjoy exploring the great outdoors - we’ve got you covered with Valentine’s picks to jumpstart any adventure.

There is something about a warm cup of hot cocoa after a long day outside... and we all know food & drink tastes better while you’re out camping or backpacking. This recipe is so convenient you can take it wherever you go, whether it’s a log cabin or a tent, this is a do-able recipe that will warm you up in seconds! Pro-tip: prepare your hot chocolate mixture the night before you take off and put it in a small plastic baggie for easy access once you arrive at your destination! This recipe makes 3 servings once put into a zip lock bag. 

We are such big fans of this colorful pesto chicken dish! It’s perfect if you’re hosting a dinner or  searching for a heartwarming cabin meal on a dreary winter day. The best part is, you can swap out some of the veggies for your own favorites, or switch ingredients up every time you make it. Flavor packed, and bright with color, this is a winner overall. We loved cooking this in our Glacier Stainless Base Camper and our timeless enamelware really brought the meal together. Grab a glass of wine on the side and enjoy!

One of our favorite fall and winter breakfast recipes is waffles. You have endless opportunities with toppings, but this variation with berries and healthy seeds is one of our favorites! Fuel yourself and your family with this delicious and healthy berry filled waffle recipe, featuring our Bugaboo Non-Stick Waffle Iron. This would also make a perfect gift for those breakfast lovers in your life! Mix the dry ingredients in a jar and gift their first batch of waffles with it. Happy cooking!

We can’t live without these items, and neither can our amazing customers! We’ve compiled a list of all our best sellers, so if you haven’t gotten your hands on these items, now you can.

GSI is so excited to announce that we have joined prAna’s Responsible Packaging Movement. As a company, GSI is no stranger to sustainability, and we are constantly evolving our social and sustainability efforts. We have always strived to meet the highest mandates for social compliance and environmental practices in the country of origin. 

Fall is among us and guess what that means?! Soup and stew season. We are so excited to start whipping up recipes that will warm you up, literally. If you’ve been searching for some soup inspiration, we’ve got you covered with this delish Macaroni Minestrone recipe! Add as many vegetables as you’d like, and make it your own! This is our take on it to get you started. 

2020 has brought some of the largest and most devastating fires to the west coast our country has ever seen. Our hearts go out to every family that has been affected. We thought that there is no better time to share fire safety tips, and educate ourselves about fire and smoke, than now. We’re here to answer the questions you might not have answers to, as well as provide some important reminders to help prevent man made wildfires from starting in the first place! Please join our conversation and be sure to share with others.

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. 

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.

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!

When you’re not able to explore outside, it’s time to get creative. One of our favorite ways to beat cabin fever is by setting up camp at home! This includes setting up a cozy makeshift campsite and creating some fan-favorite campfire recipes. Here are some of our favorite tips to get your camp on at home: 

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!

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.

We understand that a lot of us are limited to our backyard or porch, but rest assured we'll be back out there soon. Whether you’re dreaming for a weekend of car-camping or backpacking in the back-country, weight and space are at a premium. GSI offers some well-thought-out, flexible solutions for making the most of each gram and every square inch.

Our Selkirk 540 Camp Stove is the camping stove for anyone ready to go big. It’s our largest camping stove and was designed with special attention to cooking for large groups—this is NOT the stove to take on your next backpacking expedition!

We recently made some Camp Jambalaya and it turned out so well that we wanted to share the recipe with you! It’s perfectly spicy and hearty for a crisp late-winter or spring day, and much of it can be pre-cooked and prepped to make an easy throw together meal while car camping or picnicking. 

The easiest and our favorite way to do our part every day is using reusable water bottles and coffee mugs. All you have to do is remember the bottles while you’re on the go - and this can be easily done if you leave them in your commuting or work bag!

Come February, we are in peak winter season and depending on where you live, the weather can get a bit dreary. We’ve pulled together some tips to keep your spirits high and knock those winter blues that can creep up so easily. 

Come February, we are in peak winter season and depending on where you live, the weather can get a bit dreary. We’ve pulled together some tips to keep your spirits high and knock those winter blues that can creep up so easily.

The search for a Valentine’s gift can feel overwhelming and frustrating. We’ve gathered a comprehensive list to find the perfect gear for any type of person! From your adventure-focused tree lover, to your wine-loving workaholic, there is something that can fit everyone’s preferences. Not only functional and affordable, they ALL will get put to good use! 

New Year’s resolutions can be so cliché. Whatever you may or may not have resolved to do this year, we think that if you’re reading this, there’s a fairly high probability you want to get outside more often. It’s something we consistently tell ourselves and our friends: get outside, be active, and connect with nature. It can help cure those winter blues, lower stress, and help you disconnect from the grind. Whether it’s on the slopes, on the trail, singletrack, or campsite, getting outside and connecting to nature is good for the body and mind. Here are a few ways to make sure that 2020 is the year you get outside more often, to create adventures new and old.

We’re all about good food, but we’re also all about the outdoors (it’s literally in our name). With issues like food waste, single-use plastics, paper waste, and more, there are a lot of ways the food industry is environmentally questionable. We thought of ways to implement our resolution to make food and drink choices more sustainable and keep our outdoor spaces around for generations to come.

So you’ve decided to ring in the year in the great outdoors. You’ve chosen wisely: you’ll avoid the expensive drinks, Uber surge rates, achy feet from fancy NYE shoes, and boisterous crowds. We’re big advocates of trading New Year’s Eve fireworks for shooting stars and views of the milky way. Here’s what we recommend you bring to make the best of your outdoor New Year’s.

Snow is falling, temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are almost here. While winter weather can keep many holed up indoors, we know many adventurers keep exploring all year long. Those bold souls venturing out into the frigid air need warm drinks and extra hydration to keep them warm and happy. For those who dare to adventure in the snow, these insulated options are for you.

We know you probably spend more time pouring over trail maps and researching gear than practicing to be a maitre d'. So when it comes to pairing drinks and cocktails with your favorite camp meals, you might feel a little out of your element. Never fear, we’ve gathered the most popular camp dinner staples and matched them with classic drinks so you can have an elegant meal no matter where you are.

An insulated water bottle is a great gift: and helps your recipient reduce their plastic bottle use. But nobody wants a clunky, poorly insulating bottle that adds weight to their packs - luckily, we have something different. This year, give your friends and family something they’ll use every day - give a Microlite.

Enamelware is a timeless staple of any rustic cabin or backyard picnic. And it’s a classic for a reason: it's durable, dependable, and looks just as good on the shelf of your china cabinet as it does roughing it at a campsite. If you’re looking for a gift that will last a lifetime, look no further than enamelware.

You’re gathered around the roaring campfire with your friends after a day of trekking through the snow. You want to warm up with a drink but you don’t want to have to mess with a shaker, a muddler, or a strainer - you just want something simple to sip. We gathered our favorite two-ingredient cocktails that don’t require any fancy tools or skills so you can kick back under the stars without the hassle.

You’re a solo adventurer - you don’t need a buddy or a guide to get where you’re going. You travel on your own schedule, carry your own weight, and cook your own meals. You deserve a quality cookset that’s easy to pack and doesn’t have any superfluous, heavy features. That’s why we made the Glacier Stainless 1 Person Mess Kit. 

As temperatures drop and the weather changes, many outdoorists are trading their tent-based adventures for overnight trips on wheels. If you’ve recently chosen camper life or if you’re looking to upgrade the gear in your van or RV, we’ve chosen our favorite high-quality, camper-friendly gear to get you on the road and off the grid.

Step aside, iced coffee - fall is the season to return to our favorite steaming hot drinks. And with hot drinks come insulated mugs to hold said liquids. We’ve paired our favorite fall drinks with our favorite insulated mugs to keep you toasty warm from the office to the backcountry.

Cooking at camp is no excuse to make bland food. But spicing up your favorite dishes doesn’t require bringing your entire pantry along, either. With the right tools, your spice cupboard and favorite condiments can travel with you wherever you go - without the clunky bottles or messy spills.

Autumn is here, and with it comes tailgating season, Oktoberfest, and fall festivals. What do all those events have in common? The enjoyment of ice cold beers.

There’s no need to be a coffee connoisseur to appreciate good coffee. It gets us out of the tent in the morning, fuels long miles on the trail, and warms us up on chilly dawn patrols. When it comes to wiring oneself up for a day outside, there’s nothing quite as powerful as espresso. And while you might think quality espresso is only attainable at your local coffee shop, you’re in luck - you can brew your own espresso with ease no matter where you are. No barista required.

There are (seemingly) a million ways to brew coffee - espresso makers, percolators, presses, boilers, and fancy complicated contraptions. When it comes to making coffee in the backcountry, it can feel like there are still too many options to narrow down. We made this guide to help you find your perfect backcountry coffee apparatus - so you can get out and get caffeinated without any hassle.

We know camp meals come in all shapes and sizes, and your knife needs vary depending on your dinner plans. We’ve assembled the perfect knife set to help you tackle your camp breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (and it’s so good, you might just use it at home too). Meet the Santoku Knife Set. 

You’ve heard of a taco bar, but have you ever heard of a hot dog bar? Here’s how it works: gather your friends at your favorite camp spot, fire up the stove or a roaring campfire, assemble your topping options in bowls, and let your guests build their own gourmet hot dog experience. 

Compact cookware, high-efficiency stoves, and clean-burning fuel makes cooking outdoors these days rather exciting - but sometimes we yearn for the comfort and simplicity of campfire cooking. If you want to try kicking back by the fire pit and whipping up an excellent campfire meal, here’s the gear to get you started.

S’mores are one of the staples of camp food - the thought of gooey marshmallows and melty chocolate on a graham cracker brings out the kid in all of us. While the pastime of roasting s’mores is a classic camp activity, why not put a twist on the traditional? We’re switching up the campfire s’mores experience with a sharable Dutch Oven S’mores Dip that will feed your camp crew, no roasting sticks required. Just grab your graham cracker and dig in!

You’re a seasoned camper - you have your tent folding technique memorized, your ideal backpack weight balance nailed. You’re comfortable with your gear closet organization and can leave for a trip with most of your gear (most of the time). You’re an expert packer for any camping trip - but what if you’re getting to your destination by plane?

Since the beginning of humanity, people have used games as a way to entertain themselves. Playing games strengthens your mind, staves off boredom, and feeds the soul. On your next camping trip, ditch the cell phones and stale card games for some fun and unique camping-ready games - read on to find your camp game match.

If you’ve paid any attention to your Instagram feed, you know hammocks are making a comeback. More than just the backyard feature, hammocks are now travel-ready, meaning they are lightweight and you pop them up in the backcountry, lounge on the river bank, or even camp overnight in them. Hammocks don’t take up much space in your backpack, leaving space for good food, camp games, and beverage fun! Replacing your tent with a hammock leaves room in your pack for more cookware (or maybe that guilty pleasure item like an espresso maker). If you’re starting out on your hammock journey or even if you’re a seasoned hammock chiller, here are our tips for hammocking like a boss.

Oatmeal is a great meal for camping trips because won’t go bad and is easy to make. It’s also lightweight, which makes it the ideal breakfast for adventures where weight needs to be considered. However, it is awfully boring and bland. That’s why I came up with Adventure Oats. These oats are nutrient-rich, packed with plant proteins and essential amino acids, and will help keep your energy up and your stomach full all morning.

Time outside pairs best with delicious food. We make quality camp cookware so you can enjoy the best meals wherever your trip takes you. Next time you’re out on a river trip, exploring the open road, or setting up camp at your favorite campsite, try this shrimp and veggie pasta recipe (or make it vegetarian by skipping the shrimp). Your taste buds will thank you. 

While campfire cooking has a special place in our hearts, we turn to camp stoves when we want our campsite meals cooked quickly and efficiently. But choosing a camp stove can be overwhelming with all the choices out there. We’ll walk you through our stove options and when to use them so you can get back to making hot camp coffee and delicious backcountry dinners. 

Summer is here, calling us all to spend long days playing outside. The best way to wind down after a day on the trail or on the water? A delicious camp dessert. 

With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching, you can celebrate Independence Day with this patriotic red, white, and blue dessert fruit crumble. Not only is it easy to make, it’s easy to enjoy - just grab some spoons and eat it right out of the skillet.

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a casual practitioner, yoga is a great way to become more in tune with your body and reset your mind. Practicing yoga at a studio or in the quiet of your home is one thing, but there’s no experience quite like practicing yoga in the great outdoors. We’re here to convince you to take your next yoga session outside.

A good mug is hard to find. Many factors define the perfect camp mug: weight, insulation, handle size, sipability. You can get overwhelmed in the camp gear section if you aren’t careful. That’s why we’ve assembled an easy mug matching list to pair you with your new favorite camping mug. Are you ready?

Hey there, camp cooking aficionado. If the first thing you think about when you go camping is the food, this list is for you. In order for your backcountry meals to reach their full gourmet potential, you need to start with quality cooking tools. These utensils will take your camp meals to the next level - are you ready?

We go to the outdoors to seek peace, find fresh air, or just get a little break from the day-to-day. Yet sometimes you show up at the trailhead to find a steady stream of civilization on your much-anticipated solo trip. If trail socialization isn’t totally your thing, try these hacks to avoid the crowds on your outdoor trips.

We all work, but we also like to play - and unless you’re part of a select few, those two things happen separately. We think your gear should be as versatile as you are, so we collected five camp gear pieces that transition effortlessly from home to office to campsite and look just as good on your kitchen counter as they do on a camp table.

Every camper and every camping trip is different. Some prefer glamping while others prefer long haul ultralight backpacking trips. You wouldn’t bring a full size mattress on a backpacking trip and the same goes for cookware - you need the right gear for the job. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices out there for camp cooking gear, you came to the right place. We broke down our cookset options by camping style for newbies and seasoned pros alike.

This is a tribute to the inspirational women in our lives for Mother's Day. She is fueled by mountain air, sunrise breakfasts, and open roads. She does not shy away from early alarms; she squeezes bike rides and skin tours between her meetings and baseball practices. Her face is a topo map of smiles and goggle tans and frostbite.

Protein-rich, tasty, and uber spreadable - peanut butter has been the choice of kiddos and athletes alike for generations. Rich in good fats, sugar, and protein, PB (or an alternative) can fuel an active lifestyle and is perfect for long days on the trail or on the water. Add some energy to your next trip with one of these peanutty camp recipes.

Teapots aren’t just for tea. If you’ve never taken a teapot on your backcountry travels, we’re here to tell you-you're missing out. If you like light, efficient, and versatile camp cooking gear, the kettle is your perfect match.

We’ve all seen it - the shine of a discarded granola bar wrapper half buried on the trail, a smattering of sunflower seeds sprayed across a campsite, a toilet paper “flower” blowing in the wind from the branches of a bush. Wherever humans flock to nature, there tends to be evidence left behind in the form of trash. This Earth Week, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to make a difference for our outdoor spaces.

Campers and backpackers have long juggled a conundrum - whether to prioritize space or efficiency when packing for an outdoor trip. Collapsible cookware saved space and weight but left more to be desired when actually being used. In contrast, highly efficient pots and pans saved time and fuel, but were a weighty addition to any backpack. Outdoor recreationalists were forced to choose - until now.

Ever since we’ve had tailgates, we’ve had tailgating. While the idea of tailgating likely brings up images of football games and college campuses, we think the best kind of tailgating happens in a trailhead parking lot with a group of sweaty, slightly dirty, and endorphin-ridden adventurers. As we head into the season of summer adventures, make sure you have the right gear for your trailhead tailgate party.  

It’s the nature of spring adventuring: sometimes the best laid plans get foiled by spring showers. While a little rain never hurt anybody, a torrential downpour can render climbs unsafe, trails impassable, and enjoyment difficult. Here’s what you can do when precipitation gets in the way of your plans.

Beer is certainly the most common outdoor activity beverage - it’s become associated with the outdoors in the form of the summit beer, the chairlift beer, and the parking lot beer.

But what makes beer any better than wine when enjoying the great outdoors? There’s no reason we can’t celebrate a stomped landing or mountain trek with a glass of wine instead of a pint. Some might say wine isn’t as portable as beers can be, but those people certainly haven’t met us.

Coffee can be the most important building block of any fantastic day off the grid. It can literally make or break a trip. Think of it like the foundation of a house -- everything can come tumbling down if you don’t have a solid foundation. And, much like toppings on a pizza, everybody has their own preference when it comes to coffee. And with so many options available, we thought we’d take a moment to analyze all the different types of backcountry coffee and what it says about you, because nobody likes a foamy latte.

While St. Patrick’s Day is technically the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, the holiday has become an international celebration of Irish culture, food, and drink. Parades are held, rivers are dyed, and plenty of beverages are consumed across the world. But if you prefer your holiday celebrations with some close friends and fresh air, here’s what you’ll need to host your campout St. Patrick’s Day (or any other holiday) party.

The National Day of Unplugging starts at sundown on March 1st. Unplug Day is a day to separate from digital devices and connect to the things and people around us - and what better way to do so than in the outdoors?

No dawn patrol, sunrise hike, or backpacking trip is complete without coffee. We’ve always prioritized quality coffee brewing products, from percolators to travel french presses to hand grinders. Now a new coffee brewing tool is here to change the way you brew at camp: the Coffee Rocket.

You might not be aware that January 25th is National Irish Coffee Day. While it’s a lesser known national holiday, it’s certainly one that deserves to be celebrated. Irish coffee is a perfect apres cocktail to be enjoyed at the summit, the parking lot, in your tent, or in the baselodge. Warm right up with this delicious boozy brew you can whip up just about anywhere.

The government shutdown is big news right now, as we near the fourth week of halted federal operations. One big concern rising in the outdoor industry is the state of our federal lands, including national monuments and parks.

It shovels pasta, scoops soup, and measures coffee. It mixes up dehydrated meals and stirs hot cocoa powder into mugs. It folds up to fit inside nesting bowls, mugs, or hip belt pockets. It’s the only utensil you need on your next backpacking trip.

There isn’t a comfort food more comforting than mac and cheese. The delicious squishy noodles, the melty cheese, and the inner warmth it provides makes it a classic nearly impossible to live without. We took this diner food staple and turned it up a notch to provide you with mac and cheesy goodness no matter where your adventures take you. This is camp mac and cheese three ways.

Today marks the first day of winter - a solstice that brings to mind snowball fights and powder days. But for many of us (especially those in more southern locales), the first day of winter can mean only dry, cold weather and no sidewalk shoveling.

The practice of camping has a lot of traditions. Building a campfire, roasting hot dogs on sticks, skipping rocks across the lake, and watching the stars move across the sky from your sleeping bag are some of the classic camping trip activities enjoyed by both young and old. But is a camping trip really a camping trip without a scary story by the campfire?

Everyone loves partying, BBQs and dogs. It’s only natural that eventually these worlds will collide and you’ll be partying on a hot summer day with your furry, four-legged friend. We’re smack dab in the middle of prime BBQ-ing season, so we thought we’d put together a few tips to ensure that your dog is dog-gone* happy while hanging around the grill this summer.

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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