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The king of comfort and luxury in the woods, the all-new Selkirk™ Max Shade™ XXL comfort camp chair and Selkirk™ XXL comfort camp chair by Camp & Go bring a new level of comfort and relaxation to the sideline, campground, and anywhere else this portable chair can be used.

As impressive as this new, premium camping chair is, the story of how it came to be is even more so. It's a story that spans multiple generations and began almost 70 years ago in the woods of Western Pennsylvania.

Pull up a chair (preferably a Selkirk XXL), and we'll tell you the story of how the Selkirk XXL line came to be... 

A Chair Designed with Campers In Mind

A camping trip on the opening weekend of trout season had been a tradition for Bob Silinski and his buddies Art Bykowski and Russ Kamin since 1953, when they hopped in a car and headed to Caldwell Creek. It's a tradition they've passed along to their sons and nephews, and an adventure that tightens the bond they share.

But there was one part of this excursion that the friends could do without: the discomfort they'd feel when sitting in average, ordinary portable camping chairs. So, years later, when Bob's son, Rob Silinski, became President of ShelterLogic Group, he set out to design a camping chair that would suit everyone's needs, regardless of stature and shape, and could be the go-to chair wherever you go: the backyard, the park, the tailgate, the beach, and anywhere else you'd need a portable chair.

If Rob was going to design a chair to honor the camaraderie of the Caldwell Creek campers, it would have to offer maximum comfort and functionality. And who better to design the most comfortable camp chair than his old fishing buddies? Rob brought nearly a dozen different camping chairs to their Caldwell Creek fishing

Whether taking a gentle paddle down a quiet river in a canoe, or twisting and turning down exciting rapids in a kayak, both options provide endless fun and incredible health benefits. When deciding on a canoe boat or a kayak boat, it’s important to know the key similarities and differences to ensure you make the right purchase and enjoy outdoor adventures like camping trips to the fullest.

Regardless of your preference between a canoe and kayak, you should also know how to properly store one to protect your investment between camping adventures.

Canoe vs Kayak: What are the similarities?

• Both provide great workouts: Regardless of which watercraft you choose, both a canoe and kayak will provide a great cardiovascular workout and increase muscle strength with low-impact exercise. It will get your blood pumping and body moving without worrying about the wear and tear you might experience from other workouts like running.
• Mental health benefits: Did you know that exercising near water has been shown to reduce depression? Besides, nothing will put you in a better mood than seeing a dolphin or turtle swim by in the open water. Both of these activities will not only impact your physical shape, but your mental health as well.
• Ideal for camping trips: Both m

The fall is a fun time to get outdoors and have a great time with the people you love hanging out with. But your fall fun doesn't have to be limited to festivals, fairs, and fishing holes: there are plenty of ways to entertain right in your own backyard.

Whether you want to have an intimate gathering with the family or a blowout party with your neighbors and friends, we have some ideas in mind. Here are our top 5 fun fall backyard activities, which can also be adapted for gatherings of any size.

Backyard Movie Night

Grab the popcorn, drinks, candy, some outdoor portable chairs, and some blankets, and turn your backyard into a movie theater! If you have a laptop and a projector, you can stream one of the latest movies onto a portable screen, a sheet, or the side of a shed. Better yet, if you have a Sojag gazebo in your backyard, you can enjoy the open air, have a roof over your head, and attach a screen to the posts or the eave of the structure. 

While a

There’s nothing quite like spending time in the great outdoors and sleeping under the stars. But, if you’re not prepared, your amazing camping adventure can quickly turn into a nightmare.

While camping used to be all about “roughing it,” today, many people prefer casual camping or even “glamping” (luxury camping). While you can’t bring all the comforts of home with you, packing a few extras will help ensure you can comfortably enjoy your next trip.

Not quite sure what to bring camping? We’ve got you covered! Check out our round-up of all the most important camping must-haves.

Setting Up Your Campsite

Since you’ll spend a lot of time relaxing at your campsite, you’ll want to take the time to think about the layout and the camping must-haves you’ll need to bring with you. When setting up your campsite, it’s important to create a comfortable space to sleep in as well as a centralized area where everyone can gather and enjoy their time together.

Try to put as much space between these areas as you can. This way, if other people in your party are night owls or early risers, they won’t disrupt your sleep schedule. As you make your list of camping supplies, be sure to consider each

Glamping has become one of those trending new terms popular among millennials and growing in popularity with everyone else. But what is it really? And how is it different from camping? Are they actually that different? In many ways, yes, mostly to do with the experience you have doing very similar things.

The most basic difference between camping and glamping is the level of glamour involved. You could define glamping as a trip involving anything you consider to be glamorous compared to the more primitive style of tent camping we imagine when we say, "We are going camping this weekend."

Beyond that, there are quite a few differences that set glamping and camping apart. If you are a glamper, there is no way you would go camping, and many campers pride themselves on not glamping. If you don't know which camp you fall into (pun intended), then read this article to figure it out.

The Differences Between Glamping and Camping

We outline the most obvious differences between camping and glamping below. The differences can impact every part of your outdoor adventure, down to the food you eat and how you sleep. 

The Campground You Choose

The differences between camping vs. glamping start from the very beginning of the trip

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting new hobby, you might want to give fly fishing a try! It’s a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy some time in the great outdoors. And, if you’re lucky, you might even catch your dinner!

What is fly fishing, and how is it different from regular fishing? We’re glad you asked! We've created this simple guide to explain the basics of this fun sport. We'll also review the gear you’ll need and discuss how to prepare for an unforgettable fly fishing getaway.

What is Fly Fishing?

Let’s start with the basics. What is fly fishing? It’s a special fishing technique that involves presenting bait, which looks like a fly, at the top or just below the surface of the water. While traditional “spin fishing” is usually done by casting bait out into the water and waiting for the fish to bite, fly fishing is far more active.

There’s a real art to learning how to fly fish. Most fly fishermen (and women!) enjoy challenging themselves to perfect their techniques and catch as many fish as possible. While fly fishing used to be primarily used to catch trout, today, people are using the technique to catch all kinds of fish.

While both spin fishing and fly fishing can be a lot of fun, fly fishing will get you more up-close and personal with nature. It’s a bit more difficult to learn, but, once you do, you’ll find that it’s one of the most rewarding sports out there.

We all need to plan time off from work to spend quality time alone or with family and friends and recharge our minds. However, taking paid vacation time is something not every American worker is doing. According to the U.S. Travel Association, American workers left an average of 33% of their paid time on the table last year.

National Plan a Vacation Day, which is the last Tuesday in January (this year, it’s January 26), reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The earlier you plan a vacation, the more ready and relaxed you’ll be when your vacation time gets here.