Blog – Page 48 – Foundry Outdoors

Plan your overnight kayak or canoe trip with these essential tips + bonus camping checklist


Overnight paddling trips are a great way to immerse yourself in the wilderness and truly experience lakes and rivers, but they can present more challenges for preparation and packing than a regular campout. Refer to our camping checklist for a good general camp packing list, and carefully consider the following 4 tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable jaunt on the...


Baitcast vs Spincast vs Spinning Reels – Which Is Better, and Which Should You Be Using?


Baitcast vs Spincast vs Spinning Reels

Whether you’re going fishing for the first time or you’ve been doing it for years, you’ve probably asked yourself at one time or another if you should use a baitcasting, spincasting, or spinning reel. For some fishermen, this is a matter of great philosophical debate. For others it’s simply a matter of preference. Wherever you fall on the reel divide, there...


The Last Camping Checklist You’ll Ever Need (Free Printable PDF Download)


camping checklist

Before setting off on your next camping trip, consult our camping checklist to make sure you haven't forgotten anything. We've covered general camping gear, clothing, kitchenware, food, personal items, and some fun & games to ensure you're fully prepared for your next outdoor adventure. Please note this is a general checklist and may need to be adjusted to suit the weather,...


Never Go Hiking Without These 8 Essential Tools


Every hiker has her own routine while packing for the next hike. While certain supplies are always more critical than others, what you bring will also depend on the type of hike, where the hike is, and what season it is when you’re going. With that said, there are some things that you should bring on every hike no matter what. These hiking...


7 Camping Spots Near NYC for New Yorkers Without a Car


  New York City is known for a lot of things, but camping isn't on the short list. Even though there aren’t any camping opportunities in the city proper, world-class campsites are closer to NYC than you might think. Take a break from the fast pace and bright lights of the city & hop on the train to one of Foundry35's top...


5 Useful Apps for Drone Enthusiasts


Here are 5 forward-thinking & useful apps and tools for getting the most of your drone/UAV and its aerial footage. 10 - 10 is the fastest way to share the best parts of your GoPro videos, right in the moment, right from your iPhone. Shift - Smooth & precise camera control on a drone is really hard. Shift plugs into your drone...