Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Outdoors

The CamelBak PURSUIT Series is Like Summer Camp for Adults — Here’s the 2018 Lineup

By

camelbak pursuit series kayaking
The Outbound Collective/Facebook
Thirty years ago, CamelBak pioneered the concept of building a water bladder into a backpack. Athletes and adventurers instantly latched on, and other pack manufacturers have been playing catch-up ever since.

My first experience with CamelBak was sneaking beer into the college stadium for football game shenanigans. (Sigh … it was a simpler time.) I thought of it as a guilty pleasure — a CamelBak hack, if you will. But as it turns out, that spirit of fun has always been an integral part of CamelBak’s brand.

Recommended Videos

In recent years, CamelBak joined forces with The Outbound Collective to launch the PURSUIT Series. Billed as an outdoor adventure camp for grown-ups, PURSUIT brings together committed athletes, weekend warriors, outdoor  enthusiasts, and social butterflies who prefer to meet new friends in the wild.

For three days this summer, outdoorsy types of all skill and experience levels can explore their edges, expand their horizons, and hang out with like-minded adventurers. Classes, gear, and instruction are all included in the entrance fee, as are meals/snacks/morning coffee, an open bar, and even luxury “glamping” accommodations. (Those who prefer roughing it can BYOT.) It’s like Sandals Resort, only better in every possible way.

Pursuit Series: Take It Outside

PURSUIT features over 100 different field sessions guided in small groups by expert professional instructors — no prior experience necessary. Hardcore endurance athletes can expand their inner depths through meditation workshops. Yogis can up their balance game with slacklining and stand-up paddleboarding. Backpackers can add a new element to their outdoor experience with a fly fishing tutorial. And, of course, there’s the ever-popular Trail X obstacle course. PURSUIT also offers a host of non-athletic sessions to complement your outdoor adventure lifestyle, with topics as diverse as night photography, basecamp meal preparation, and mountain bike repair.

Test your limits by day, then brag of your exploits by night around the fire pit. Every night features live music, games, entertainment — and we mentioned the free food and open bar, right?

CamelBak is hosting the PURSUIT series at three different venues this year:  Reveille Peak Ranch in Austin, Texas, on April 27-29; upstate New York’s Hunter Mountain on June 29-July 1; and the Bay Area’s Bear Valley on August 10-12. Whether you choose the Texas Hill Country, the wild and woolly Catskills, or the sun-drenched Sierra Nevadas, you’re guaranteed a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience, a brand new community of friends, and a few sweet new skills to take on your next adventure.

camelbak pursuit series tents
The Outbound Collective/Facebook The Outbound Collective/Facebook

Right now, you can get in on the PURSUIT weekend for just $399 (single day passes are also available, but the three-day is a way better deal). Entrance includes all meals from Friday breakfast to Sunday lunch; a nightly open bar with cocktails, beer, and wine; a “welcome kit” featuring swag from event partners such as Backcountry, Red Bull, and CamelBak (obv); and all gear and instruction required for any of the activities.

Be advised that prices will go up as the events draw nigh. Early registration gets you the best deal, plus first-comer sign-up access to your choice of events. You know you wanna go, so sign up already!

Not convinced yet? Head here for photos of last year’s PURSUIT experiences or here for a sample schedule.

Feature image courtesy of The Outbound Collective/Facebook.

Chelsea Batten
Chelsea Batten
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Chelsea Batten is a writer, photographer, and Kerouac groupie. One of the original digital nomads, she was seduced from life…
We love this Tribit StormBox speaker for cookouts, beach days, more — $35 off
Tribit StormBox Flow Bluetooth speaker Prime Day deal

It's summertime, which means you may be spending more time outdoors. Maybe you'll be exploring the wilderness, visiting a beach, or doing some camping or fishing. Either way, wouldn't it be nice to have some tunes? You can certainly achieve that thanks to an Amazon Prime Day deal on the Tribit StormBox Flow. It's a fantastic option for cookouts, beach days, and camping because it's tough, waterproof, and built to take a beating. Oh, and it sounds awesome, too. Usually $80, the Tribit StormBox Flow is down to $64 for Prime Day, but you can clip an on-page coupon to get the price even lower, to $45, saving you $35. Get pulsating, punchy beats with 9dB of power, up to 30 hours of battery life and customized equalizer modes through the Tribit app.

 
Why we love the Tribit StormBox Flow for outdoor adventures
First, it's a Bluetooth speaker, and you can't have a decent speaker without good sound. Outperforming many comparable options, the Tribit StormBox Flow sounds incredible, and you don't even have to bother with the Tribit app. It sounds great out of the box. That's thanks to clear treble and pounding bass, which is surprisingly impressive for such a small device. That's made possible by Tribit's proprietary XBoss tuning DSP technology, which helps boost the bass to a 9dB power rating. If you know nothing about specifications, all you need to know is that it's powerful, pulse-pounding and has exceptional audio fidelity.

Read more
Best Blackstone Prime Day deals
A man using the Blackstone 36-inch Gas Griddle Cooking Station in a yard.

If you're going to grill the steak of your dreams you're going to need the perfect grill, and Blackstone grills are offering up some savings among all of the Prime Day deals going on. We've made our selection for the best Prime Day Blackstone grill deal, and we've tracked down some other selections that offer some great savings. Read onward for a look at the best Prime Day Blackstone deals going on right now, and make a purchase quickly if you see something you like. Prime Day deals are known to end abruptly and inventories are likely starting to run low.
Best Blackstone grill Prime Day deal
Blackstone Adventure Ready 2-Burner 22-inch Propane Griddle -- $124, was $147

If you’re keen to cook outdoors more but you’re also planning on traveling a lot, you need the Blackstone Adventure Ready 2-Burner 22-inch Propane Griddle. It’ll work well in your yard, but it’s also portable enough that you can take it with you while you camp and travel on many different adventures, hence the name "adventure ready."

Read more
Still Available: Jackery solar generator deal has two solar panels for $1,400 off
Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus early Prime Day deal with two solar panels

The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus is essentially a 2,042-watt-hour portable power station with ultra-fast charging. However, typically, you have to buy the accessories separately when you buy the station. As part of a pretty crazy Prime Day deal, however, you can get the Jackery solar generator and two 200-watt solar panels in a bundle for a ridiculous price. Usually $3,299, the bundle is just $1,899 for a limited time, saving you $1,400. It's a fantastic option for home power backup to keep your necessities on during an outage, but you can also use it for off-grid living, travel if you're on the road, or even around your home -- like to power some electronics in your backyard. The solar panels make it even more versatile as you can charge it virtually anywhere with access to reliable sunlight.

 
Here's why you should buy the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus bundle with solar panels
We know, we know, it's not officially Prime Day yet. That happens later this week, on July 16 and July 17. It usually makes sense to hold off on buying anything until the main event because you never know how good the deals will be. That said, in the past couple of years, most of the deals have remained the same; if not, many good deals were available early and went away. If you're interested in this Jackery bundle -- an incredible deal -- you might want to shop it soon before it's gone instead of waiting.

Read more