What if deeper more restful sleep didn’t come from a softer bed—but from a firmer surface? When did we lose our ability to relax on the ground? Why do people need increasingly softer air mattresses when camping? For years I explored this question, experimenting with natural terrains—sand, forest floors, even creekside boulders. Like many who try it, […]
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For decades, the outdoor industry has celebrated innovation through synthetics—lighter, stronger, and more technical fabrics made from petroleum-based materials. But as we grapple with the environmental costs of producing many synthetic products, is a shift underway? Wool, waxed cotton, and hemp are gaining popularity. This resurgence is not just a nostalgic throwback. Brands and individuals
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Natural Performance Gear for Rewilding Adventures Have you ever woken up to a cold, rainy morning and just wanted to crawl back into bed?When I discovered the power of wool hiking clothes and waxed cotton jackets, my perspective on “bad” weather changed completely. Damp, windy, bone-chilling days are no longer something to avoid—they’re a call
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How Nature Recalibrates the Brain and Restores True Rest Modern humans are some of the most sleep-deprived mammals on Earth, not necessarily in hours, but in depth and quality. Artificial light, synthetic materials, indoor air, and digital overstimulation pull our brain waves toward constant beta frequency — the busy, alert state of problem-solving and screen-scanning.
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At Lucky Sheep, we set out to do something no one else in the outdoor industry was doing—build high-performance, lightweight gear made entirely from natural fibers. Why? Because we saw how deeply synthetic, plastic-based gear was impacting both people and the planet. Our sleeping bags, backpacks, and rain parkas are plastic-free, non-toxic, and biodegradable—yet they
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ASHEVILLE, NC | Summer 2025 — Wellness often feels disconnected from nature. Asheville-based innovator Patrick Clark seeks to change this with his book. He invites readers back to the source with A Rewilder’s Guide to Outdoor Adventure: Self-Healing in Nature. Recently released, the revolutionary book is reaching audiences seeking a more embodied, regenerative approach to
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I’m still coming down from the buzz of the Barefoot Shoe Expo in Denver, Colorado, held May 16–17. What an experience! It was a major milestone for Lucky Sheep to be represented at this national conference—our first time traveling west of the Mississippi since we launched in 2016. In fact, it was our first big
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Prepping for the Trekking: A full body workout Backpacking is an extreme sport. The physical exertion is unlike almost anything in daily life. Your entire body is suddenly thrust into carrying a heavy load it’s not accustomed to. To boot, every 1,000 feet of elevation gain or loss adds the equivalent energy expenditure of walking
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Lightweight backpacking refers to a style of backpacking where the base weight of the pack is minimized to enhance comfort and efficiency while still maintaining safety. In recent years, with the development of NASA-engineered synthetic fabrics and chemical treatments for down insulation, there has been an obsession with reducing pack weight beyond what was previously
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Years ago I was hiking barefoot up a mountain trail with a friend, sharing my crazy idea—reinventing backpacking gear to align with the philosophy of barefoot walking. In doing so, I was breaking a fundamental rule from my Outdoor Leadership Training: always wear sturdy boots to protect your feet. But walking barefoot was reawakening my
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