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Why GPS Collars For Pets Are a Good Idea

There’s a reason why GPS collars for pets have become so popular in recent years. After all, it’s always nice to know where your pet is! If you’re in any way an outdoors person, keeping an eye on your animals is always essential — and GPS collars help you do that.
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The Importance of Bear Spray When Out in the Wilderness

The importance of bear spray cannot be over exaggerated. Whenever you’re hiking, camping, or just out in the wilderness, you always have the chance of running into a bear. While there are many ways you can try to protect yourself from bears, bear spray is the recommended tool to use by the National Parks Service. 

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Tenkara Gear Maintenance: Spring Cleaning Edition

When it comes to Tenkara gear maintenance, there are certain things you should regularly do to keep all of your gear in the best possible shape. However, we all live our own lives… and we all sometimes forget to do a few tasks here and there.
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Tenkara Gear Review: Wasatch Sharpshooter Tenkara Rod

My new favorite small stream rod: the Wasatch Sharpshooter Tenkara Rod! As the season for trout in most of the northeast drew to a close — and as I spend more time on product development for Minimalist Gear Co than I do on the river these days — it was good to get out. The trip, a tiny house resort in Cairo, NY,  was a surprise my girlfriend sprung on me. So, I figured while I was there, I would embrace the downtime and get some fishing in!
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The Only Gear You Need For Minimalist Fly Fishing

Minimalist fly fishing is always the way to go. Why stress over all the gear you have to lug around on a fishing trip where you’re supposed to connect with nature and have fun? A minimalist approach to nature is the best, as it truly allows you to relax, destress, and have an incredibly fun time!
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Tenkara Fly Fishing Techniques to Try on Your Next Trip

Looking for new tenkara fly fishing techniques? We’re here to help! Even those who have mastered tenkara can sometimes feel as if they’ve hit a slump in their fishing techniques. With these methods below, anglers that are beginners and fishers that have experience can help keep their fishing game strong!
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