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Wildfire safety tips, backcountry preparedness, and product insights from the trail.
Canada's 2023 wildfire season: what the record numbers tell us
A season unlike any other In 2023, Canada recorded its most destructive wildfire season in recorded history. 17 million hectares burned. 7,131 separate wildfires were reported. 232,000 people were displaced from their homes. The previous record, set in 1989, stood...
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Fire blanket vs fire extinguisher: which is right for the backcountry?
Two tools, two different problems Fire extinguishers and fire blankets both put out fires, but they solve fundamentally different problems. A fire...
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Campfire safety: how to put out a campfire in the backcountry
The universal rule If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. That's the phrase Parks Canada, Alberta Wildfire, and...
Read article →Why We Built the FireSafe: A Backcountry Fire Solution
The Problem We Kept Seeing Every year, wildfire season starts earlier and burns wider. Backcountry hikers, campers, and outdoor professionals are venturing...
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