Camping Tips & Advice

Camping has been popular for centuries - nay, millennials, and it still continues to be the mainstay of outdoor vacationing to this day.  In the past couple of decades or so, a new, upscaled version of good ol’ camping occurred - glamping.  For the uninitiated, glamping is, as you can guess from the clever name, glamorous camping.  You still get to enjoy the thrill of being in the great outdoors but in a more luxurious way, and you can “glamp” just about anywhere, provided you have the essential gear.  Just as camping is not everyone’s thing, neither is glamping. And some are just more partial to traditional return-to-the-stone-age type of camping.  Which is the right choice for you? We’ve laid out all the main camping vs. glamping differences, so you know which is a better fit.  Camping and Glamping - What's the biggest difference? The most significant difference between camping and glamping has to be the overall comfort. Which is more comfortabl...

From scaling mountains to making mud pies, moms have always been there, pushing us to to find our passions and opening our eyes to the world around us. This Mother’s Day, we wanted to pay a tribute to the moms that have made us into the people we are today. So we asked employees at Rumpl about the impact their moms have had on their relationship to the outdoors. Wylie Robinson FOUNDER & CEO My mom is for sure the most active, outdoorsy person in our family. Even at over-70 years old she still hikes 4-5 times a week right out our front door in San Francisco. I am so grateful that her passion for the outdoors was instilled in me at an early age, and for all of the education she's already given my son. Mom, you're the best! Jane Mahr GRAPHIC DESIGNER My mom has always been a huge outdoor enthusiast! From her time studying Geology in the Alaskan wilderness to hikes in the PNW, she has instilled a deep love for nature in both my sister and I that ...

In need of some outdoor inspiration? We’ve got you covered with our team’s picks of the best outdoor magazines. So sit back, relax and take a deep dive into our reccomended picks. OUTSIDE MAGAZINE When it comes to a magazine that’s rooted in the outdoors and adventure, there’s no better place to look then Outside Magazine. Whether you’re into running, cycling, fly fishing, climbing, camping, surfing, you’re sure to find something to get you stoked in Outside Magazine. BACKPACKER MAGAZINE For all things wilderness hiking and backcountry camping, Backpacker is a clear go-to. Filled with articles on the best gear, trips, stories, and more, Backpacker has something for every level of outdoor enthusiast, from the occasional day hiker to the expert mountaineer. POWDER MAGAZINE With the motto “Skiing for the real skier”, you know this publication has to be legit. POWDER Magazine covers news, videos, photos, reviews and everything you want and ne...

Grab some popcorn and your favorite Rumpl because we’ve put together a round-up of the best outdoor movies and documentaries to inspire your next epic adventure. Meru Meru is the ultimate sufferfest documentary that features three of the most elite climbers in the world, Jimmy Chin, Conrad Anker, and Renan Ozturk, as they set out to be the first people to climb the ultra-dangerous Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru. This edge-of-your seat film is one you don’t want to miss. Available on Amazon Prime. Momentum Generation A deep dive into the world of surfing, this documentary gives you the nitty-gritty backstory on how a group of teenagers in the 1990s changed the sport of surfing and its culture forever. This documentary is as much about the ultra-competitive world of surfing as it is about passion, family and lifelong friendships. Available on Amazon Prime. Free Solo The best way to describe Free Solo is extreme. The awe-inspiring documentary f...

THE BASICS   Name: Stefan Sagmeister Residence: New York City, New York Occupation: Graphic Designer Our latest RAD collaboration is with Stefan Sagmeister, an Austrian graphic designer, storyteller, and typographer based in New York City. We caught up with the designer in his New York City home to talk about his approach to design and how his search for universal beauty ultimately inspired the Beautiful Shapes Down Puffy Blanket. How would you describe the art you do? Your craft? The design studio that I'm running really comes out of graphics. But in the meantime, we do a lot of other things that would include documentary films, furniture, espresso cups, it's just become a very, very wide field for us. Can you tell us about the meaning behind the design of the blanket? So the blanket that we designed for Rumpl is really coming out of the experience that we've had when we put this whole project about beauty together. And one of...

This Earth Day, we’re proud to continue our efforts to keep the outdoor places we play clean and green for many generations to come. From product to packaging to practices, we push ourselves toward greater sustainability in everything we do. We’ve come far, and don’t plan on stopping. So as we gear up to celebrate our biggest Earth Day to date, let’s recap our own progress so far. On our road to sustainability, we’ve built an ecosystem of initiatives to address our impact and help you reduce yours. OUR IMPACT …On the atmosphere We offset 8.2 million pounds of carbon. That’s like taking 900 cars off the road for a year. As a Climate Neutral Certified brand, we measured our carbon footprint from 2020 and offset it completely. Offsetting isn’t a substitute for reducing emissions, but it’s an important step we’re taking to protect the outdoor spaces we all love. …On the atmosphere Offset 8.2 million pounds of carbon. That’s like taking 900 cars ...