If you are not posting to #theroolife on Instagram, here is what you are missing! The Kammok MOB has been going off lately with some insane photographs. Here are some of our favorites!
The universal mount included with every Outpost is designed to be compatible with a wide variety of roof racks. What's Included: 1 detachable ball bracket 2 clamp plates 2 bolts for ball bracket 2 hex nuts for ball bracket 2 t-slot nuts 4 clamp plate bolts 4 hex nuts for clamp plates 2 foam pads for clamp plates Cross Bar Compatibility The image below shows how the universal mount is assembled for cross bar compatibility. This assembly utilizes all of the included parts except for the 2 t-slot nuts. Outpost is designed to mount to all standard cross bars as seen in the following image: Need more rack space? Outpost is designed to work with the universal mount attached on the underside of cross bars as well: T-Slot Compatibility The next image shows how the universal mount is assembled for t-slot compatibility. This assembly utilizes the detachable ball bracket, 2 bolts, and 2 t-slot nuts. Outpost easily mounts to your rack's t-slots as seen in this image: Additional Mounting Options The universal mount can also attach to these style racks using the two clamp plates: Platform-Style Racks Basket-Style Racks Truck Bed Cargo Racks Custom Mounting Additionally, the Outpost universal mount can be custom mounted to a variety of racks using the detachable ball bracket as seen below: Questions? For more information on how Outpost can attach to your vehicle, please reach out to us here.
Kammok is on a mission to make 2022 the year of restoration. We feel most rejuvenated when we seek time outside on a daily basis, even if only that only means stepping outside for fifteen minutes. Here are seven super achievable ways that you can find the outside rest you're looking for. 1. Go camping once a month. This might sound like an ambitious goal, but that’s what goal setting is all about! Car camping with a few friends or your family is always a great way to get outside and decompress. Plus, between national, state, and county parks, plus the addition of sites like Hipcamp, finding a last-minute campsite is usually possible. When adventure calls, book a campsite! 2. Take some work calls outside. The nice thing about work calls is that you can take them almost anywhere. Bring the office outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the fresh, open air. A small step like this can really refresh your day. Who says getting outside always has to be an adventure? 3. Cook outside more. This is a team favorite for the Kammok crew. On the one hand, cooking outside is a bit of a production compared to quick pre-made meals, but we’d argue the finished product is always better with open-fire cooking. Bonus: It’s simply good for the soul. Recent favorites: grilled broccoli, sweet potatoes, and flash-grilled romaine heads. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and throw them directly on the grill. Top with lime juice or balsamic and some grated parmesan before serving to really kick up the flavor. Looking for dessert? Check out our favorite s’mores recipes here. 4. Sunset walks for the win. By far our favorite time of day is golden hour, and if you work a typical 8-5, your schedule is likely clear when the sun is going down. To us, there’s no better way to enjoy the sunset than with a walk around the neighborhood. You could even pack some snacks and your favorite picnic blanket, and head up to the most epic sunset spot you can think of. 5. Sign up for an outdoor race or club. Signing up for a race can be a great way to motivate yourself to get outside more. If you have ambitions to run, cycle, or swim any distance, the promise of a future event can be just the extra push you need to get outside and do what you love more often. If you’re looking for a change of pace, consider an adventure race. These often rely more heavily on the use of map skills, navigation, and often include some kind of paddling activity. 6. Read in your Roo. I think we can all agree that indoor reading can get a bit stale. Grab your favorite book and hit the trail to your favorite hammock spot. Get some steps in, enjoy the outdoors, and read in the most comfortable outdoor spot possible: a Roo Double (on flash sale right now, for a limited time). No trees? No worries—the Swiftlet portable hammock stand has your back. 7. Plan one epic adventure this year. If you’re like us, the call of the next big adventure is always present. We often dream of taking five months to hike the PCT, venturing up north to paddle the Boundary Waters, or going on a month-long fly fishing expedition in Patagonia. But most often, these dreams aren’t realistic for our busy lives. We make a goal of one extended trip in the outdoors per year, and planning for them always gets us jazzed. Set your sights on a paddle trip, backpacking expedition, or whatever it is you’re into, and make something happen. Want more tips and tricks? Check out our DIY Tent Glamping Guide!
At Kammok, we’re on a mission to elevate time outside because we believe in the transformative power of outdoor experiences. Time outside allows us to breathe a little deeper and rest a bit longer. The relationships we build here are strong — meaningful connections forged by adventure. Our view of the wild world is changed, and we’re inspired to steward it well. Self care, community care, and planet care—these are the elements we want to encourage by elevating time outside. “Time outside brings out the best in us, and we are on a mission to bring out the best in people.” Greg McEvilly, Founder & CEO - Kammok As we celebrate our 10 year aniversery, we reflect on why we started this journey in the first place. And we are asking ourselves if we’re still on the right path. In the process we came across this statement from our first ever Kickstarter. “The heartbeat of the KAMMOK™ brand is to equip and inspire for Life Changing Adventure™. Our products are intended to take the user to incredible new places while connecting them with a bigger mission. We hope to be a conduit that helps create a culture of people that are passionate about changing the lives of others who are in need, and being good stewards of our resources.” 10 years later, the mission hasn’t changed. There’s a simplicity outside. You don’t need to walk a hundred miles to feel the benefits of warm sunshine or to gaze in awe at the brilliance of the night sky. Say yes to a spontaneous two-mile run in a sudden downpour or the invite from your friends to catch the sunrise and a cup of coffee before work. Build a fire in your backyard, read a book in the park, or splash along with your dog through your favorite swimming hole. There’s prosperity out there, waiting for you to find it. All you have to do is go. A new series of apparel To celebrate the simple moments outside that we love so dearly, we’re launching our new Elevate Time Outside line of apparel. The first in the series is the Rock Skipping Champion, designed for lovers of the perfectly flat rock. There’s a rock skipper in every bunch, whether you know it or not. Celebrate the simple moments that create lasting memories They’re the ones who always find a way to turn something into a game and keep everyone entertained. It’s the same person you’ll find with a deck of cards in their pack, and probably a lighter as well (they always volunteer to get the fire started). Crown your Rock Skipping Champion today with the perfect prize.
A recent survey found that more than half of adults spend five hours or less in nature each week. Competing priorities and access to the outdoors were the leading reasons to explain this decline in outdoor experiences. We get it. Spending time outside is low on most people’s to-do list, especially in our digital age. In line with our mission to elevate time outside, we want to offer the Kammok community different ways to enjoy and experience time outside. We took a look at seven daily activities our team takes part in, no matter how crazy the week, and asked how we might move those from indoor to outdoor. Take your calls on a walk-and-talk basis Having to listen in on calls for work? Head to the nearest green space for a walk and talk. It’s an easy way to get moving and spend time outside during the work week. Bonus: take your lunch break outside, too. Commute to work by foot, bike or bus Walking to work or even walking to the bus station drastically reduces your carbon footprint, and allows you to spend more time outside. Try one of these options for your commute at least once a week, if you can. Move wind-down activities - reading, yoga, meditating - outside Nature provides the best environment for restorative experiences, allowing you to de-stress even if only for a few minutes each day. Ditch the gym, head for the greenbelt Free and open to everyone, greenbelts and walking trails can provide an alternative to running and working out in the gym. Try a picnic for date night For next week’s date night, switch it up with a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine at a local park or vista. Spending time outside, among other benefits, has shown to improve prosocial behaviors and connectivity among people. Swap a tv series with a podcast, and listen in your hammock We might be biased, but Dirtbag Diaries is our favorite podcast this year. Hang your hammock, close your eyes, and listen uninterrupted. Turn weekend getaways into escapes outdoors Typically more affordable than hotels or airbnbs, campsites and cabins at local state and national parks are an alternate way to spend the weekend. Try HipCamp for even more options on private lands. Among the benefits to spending more time outside are better health, reduced stress, and improved relational and social skills.
