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2018 Father’s Day Gift Guide
We all struggle buying gifts for our fathers. The typical options just seem limiting and repetitive: Cologne. Dress shirts. Ties.
Mother’s Day Adventure Guide
This Mother’s day, give the gift of adventure! Whether its on the trail or on the water, share your love for the outdoors with the woman that brought you into this world.
Camping for Beginners – 5 Must Have Items
As the weather begins to warm, the itch to get outside intensifies. It’s time you get prepared to scratch it! If this will be your first season camping, we want to be the first to welcome you to the great outdoors! We’re glad you’re here.
Go Play Day – Hill Country State Natural Area
A few ACK employees packed up this weekend to go camping at Hill Country State Natural Area in beautiful of Bandera, TX, which is about 50 miles northwest of San Antonio. Hill Country SNA has primitive and equestrian camping areas and over 40 miles of trails that we planned to run/bike.
Welcome to ACK, Emory Peak!
With it’s roots deep in the heart of Texas, we welcome Emory Peak to our line up of top brands at Austin Canoe & Kayak. Emory Peak is a new terra sports adventure brand looking to make its footprint in the outdoor industry. You can count on this brand to continue offering quality products with high end features at friendly price points for entry level adventurists.
Sleeping Bag 101
Most people attribute a restless night camping to their sleeping bag. As you may know from a bad experience, not all sleeping bags are equal. If you love camping but love your sleep even more, we recommend getting a bag of your own.
New Mexico on the Fly
“Northern New Mexico has some of the best trout fishing I’ve ever experienced. They have it all from East to West. Big rivers, tributaries, creeks, lakes – you name it, there’s fish in there.” Check out this fly fishing adventure from ACK employee, Drew Arnold!
Download: The Ultimate Car Camping & Kayak Fishing Gear Checklists!
When it comes to your outdoor adventure, the proper gear can make or break your time on water or trail. These lists are intentionally designed to include everything but the kitchen sink.
First Hike Abroad: France, Italy, and Switzerland
The world is such a big place. There are thousands of places yet for me to see. Luckily this summer I was able to cross off a few, France, Italy, and Switzerland. For 10 wonderful days I toured the Mont Blanc mountain range. It was beautiful, and will forever be ingrained in my brain as one of the most amazing adventures I’ve ever been on.