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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.

Gooey, toasty, crunchy goodness, no one can resist a s'more. This year for National Camp at Home Day, we turned to the marshmallow experts at SmashMallow to share their favorite recipes to level up your s'mores game. Give these recipes a try when you camp at home on March 27th. It may not be summer just yet, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be s’more season! It’s actually ALWAYS s’more season in the SmashMallow office! We have complied our 3 favorite s’more recipes to share with you so that you can join us on the #snackapade – time to get s’moring!    Dark Chocolate S’mores Dip See the original recipe. Ingredients 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 4.5oz. SMASHMALLOW (any flavor or combo you’d like!) Graham crackers Directions  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chocolate chips in the bottom of a small to medium cast iron skillet  Top the chocolate chips with as many SmashMallows as you can fit! Mallows will puff up and brown, so some chocolate poking through is OK.  Put the skillet in the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the SmashMallows turn golden brown. Serve immediately with graham crackers for dipping! Dark Chocolate S'mores Bars See the original recipe by @amandalee_lifestyle  Ingredients Base Layer 2 cups oat flour1/3 cup tahini ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt Chocolate Layer ¾ cup dairy free chocolate chips 2 tbsp creamy almond butter Topping 4.5 oz. bag of SmashMallow (any flavor you love!) Directions  Preheat oven to 350 degrees and great or spray 9’’x9’’ pan  Mix all ingredients for base, then press into a greased pan. Bake for 14 minutes  While base is cooking, cut SmashMallows in half. Then melt chocolate carefully in the microwave by heating for 30 second at a time and stirring in between until fully melted. Stir in almond butter Remove base from oven and switch from bake to broil. Pour chocolate mixture over the base, ensuring complete coverage Top the chocolate layer with the halved SmashMallows. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until SmashMallows are golden brown Allow to cool for a few minutes, then cut and enjoy!  Traditional S’more  Ingredients 4.5 oz. bag of SmashMallow Graham Crackers Chocolate of Choice Skewers Directions  Skewer 1-3 SmashMallows on a metal or water-soaked wood skewer  Toast SmashMallows over campfire or stove top until you have achieved your desired toastyness  Remove SmashMallows from skewer and place on ½ a graham cracker Top SmashMallow with chocolate and the other ½ of graham cracker  Enjoy! 

There are many options when it comes to what kind of insulation to use on your outdoor adventures. Down insulation is one of the most popular options because of its weight-to-warmth ratio and compressibility. It’s also extremely durable if taken care of properly. Kammok’s Bobcat, Firebelly and Arctos quilts are examples of gear that uses down insulation. The down’s ability to trap heat depends on how well it lofts, which is measured by the amount of space a certain weight of down takes up. The fluffier it is, the warmer it will keep you.  When your down insulation has been compressed in a stuff sack or storage, the fill can appear flat or displaced when taken out. Before using, we recommend allowing it to loft.  How to loft insulation: Give the quilt a good shake.  Lay it on a flat surface to allow the down time to loft evenly.  Let the gear lay out for a few hours, shaking occasionally to bring to its full loftiness. Where your down trail quilt or sleeping bag is stored when you’re not using it affects its lifespan. Here are a few tips on how and where to store your down insulation. How to store insulation: When down gear is not in use, keep in a roomy storage bag to maintain gear lofted.  Store the bag in a climate-controlled room or a sealed container. This will help your gear avoid getting wet or damaged by pests.  Pack into the stuff sack only when needed for travel.   How to wash down insulation: Sleeping bags and trail quilts don’t have to be washed after every use, however, as with any great adventure gear, it’s bound to get grimy after regular use and will need to be washed on occasion.  If using a washing machine, only use a front-loading washer or a machine without an agitator.  If the inside of your washer has the center ‘agitator’ part, hand wash with warm water in a large bucket or bathtub. When using a washing machine, place the product in the washer by itself, and add the recommended amount of insulation cleaner. We recommend using Grangers Down Wash and Repel. Wash on a gentle cycle with warm water.  Do not use fabric softener, bleach, or stain removal products.  To dry, place the product in the dryer with 3 dryer balls or clean tennis balls. Heat is required to activate the water resistance on the fabric. Tumble dry on low-medium heat. Your insulation is now clean and ready for the adventures ahead. We put our gear through a lot, and sometimes we get too close to an ember from the fire or snag it on a sharp rock. If you have a small hole in your insulated gear, you can repair it with a patch kit. We recommend using Noso Patches, though any fabric gear patch brand will do. You’ll also need rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab handy.    How to repair insulation: Tuck in any loose down feathers or snip away loose threads from the damaged area.  Clean the spot with rubbing alcohol. Allow time to dry. Crack and peel the paper release liner.  Center patch over the damaged area. Apply pressure from the center out to the edges.  If using a Noso patch, apply the patch permanently by tumble drying on low for 10 minutes.  Remove from the dryer and press the patch in a circular motion for 30 seconds.  These tips for down insulation care and repair will increase the lifespan of your sleeping bag or trail quilt. If something went wrong with your Kammok gear that isn’t easily repairable, remember that we have a lifetime warranty on all our products. Please reach out to our customer experience team or fill out the warranty form for any concerns regarding the durability of your elevated gear.