The Part-Time Outdoor Club journal

Field Notes

Campfire tricks, trail tips and tee care, from one part-time adventurer to another.

Smiling hiker in a light blue Mountain Time tee at a rocky overlook above orange and gold fall forest and a winding river Fall
October 15, 20266 min read

Fall Hiking for Part-Timers: How to Do Leaf Season Right

Fall is the best hiking season for the rest of us. Cool air, good leaves, fewer bugs. Here's how to plan a great leaf-season hike without overthinking it.
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Mountain Time, Chasing the Ridgeline and Red Rock Mornings tees drying on a clothesline at a forest campsite Comfort Colors
October 11, 20265 min read

How to Wash Garment-Dyed Tees So They Stay Soft

That soft, lived-in feel is worth keeping. What garment-dyed actually means, plus a simple laundry routine to keep your Comfort Colors tees soft, colorful and sharp.
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Hiker in a light blue Fluent in Doodle tee kneeling on a mountain trail beside a happy doodle in an orange bandana Dogs
October 11, 20266 min read

Hiking With Your Dog: Easy Trail Tips for Pet Parents

Trade the neighborhood loop for a real trail. Simple, safe tips for hiking with your dog, from leash rules and water to paws, heat and tick checks.
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Man in a light blue Fireside Hours tee sitting by a campfire at a lakeside campsite at sunset Campfire
October 11, 20266 min read

10 Campfire Tricks Every Part-Time Camper Should Know

You don't need a survival badge to run a great campfire. Ten easy tricks to build it, cook on it and put it out safely, from one part-timer to another.
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