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Austin, TX. (March 7, 2023) — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear, announced the launch of its latest product, the Ursa Sleep System, on Kickstarter. The Ursa is the ultimate camping bed, offering maximum comfort for more restorative outdoor sleep.  The Ursa Sleep System is a comprehensive sleeping solution that promises unapologetic comfort and spaciousness, packed with all the bells and whistles necessary to make camping a memorable and peaceful experience. The sleep system includes a 4" self-inflating base pad, 2" ultra-soft memory foam topper, Primaloft synthetic camp comforter with a 30F degree temperature rating, and a travel case, as well as an upgrade option for a deluxe foam pillow with an adjustable air core. Each component fully integrates to create a single sleep system with unrivaled comfort. The Ursa™ Sleep System is designed to work for any style of sleep, utilizing soft-touch fabrics and superior foam that mimic your bedding at home.  The Base Pad features four inches of self-inflating foam, generously sized at L 80 in x W 30 in, providing a spacious surface that allows for full-body movement and comfort. The Ursa’s asymmetrical zippers allow you to link multiple sleep systems together to create a queen-size bed for two or larger, providing more room and comfort for you and your camping companions.  The Memory Foam Topper provides a two-inch foam layer that conforms to your body shape, providing support and relief of pressure points. Attached to the topper is Ursa’s insulated hood, made for maximum warmth on colder nights at camp. The Camp Comforter is rated for temperatures as low as 30 degrees and includes a cinchable footbox and top seam when the temperatures drop. Lastly, the oversized pillow features premium memory foam and an adjustable air core to match any sleep position. The Ursa Sleep System is a game-changer for camping enthusiasts, offering the perfect balance of comfort, support, and convenience. "We believe that uncomfortable sleep at camp is a huge barrier for a lot of people wishing to experience the restoration of time outside. The Ursa Sleep System completely changes that, inviting people that wouldn’t traditionally like camping to get joy out and enjoy a night under the stars." said Greg McEvilly, founder, and CEO of Kammok. "The Ursa Sleep System was designed to eliminate any worries about uncomfortable sleeping. Our goal was to create a camp bed that maximized comfort and allowed individuals to fully immerse themselves in nature and make the most of their time outside." Kammok is a company that is passionate about the great outdoors and encourages people to enjoy nature to the fullest. By creating gear that inspires people to spend more time outdoors, Kammok believes it can contribute to the preservation of natural spaces, foster a stronger community, and promote a healthier planet. The launch of Ursa marks Kammok's eleventh Kickstarter project, having successfully funded ten Kickstarter projects since 2011, generating over $2.2 million in pledges. Kammok's commitment to delivering the best quality outdoor gear continues with the launch of Ursa Sleep System.  Ursa Sleep System is available exclusively on Kickstarter, starting March 7, 2023.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kammok/ursa-sleep-system About Kammok®:Kammok designs Adventure Grade, Better Made™ outdoor gear to elevate time outside. We believe in the renewing power of time spent outdoors, and we make hammocks, insulation, shelters, and hammock stands with the purpose of maximizing your moments of outdoor restoration. Kammok is a member of 1% For The Planet, a Certified B Corp business, a Climate Neutral Certified brand, and every product we make is backed for a lifetime of adventure. To learn more, visit kammok.mom.

Kammok is on a mission to make 2022 the year of restoration. We feel most rejuvenated when we seek time outside on a daily basis, even if only that only means stepping outside for fifteen minutes. Here are seven super achievable ways that you can find the outside rest you're looking for.   1. Go camping once a month. This might sound like an ambitious goal, but that’s what goal setting is all about! Car camping with a few friends or your family is always a great way to get outside and decompress. Plus, between national, state, and county parks, plus the addition of sites like Hipcamp, finding a last-minute campsite is usually possible. When adventure calls, book a campsite!   2. Take some work calls outside. The nice thing about work calls is that you can take them almost anywhere. Bring the office outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the fresh, open air. A small step like this can really refresh your day. Who says getting outside always has to be an adventure?   3. Cook outside more. This is a team favorite for the Kammok crew. On the one hand, cooking outside is a bit of a production compared to quick pre-made meals, but we’d argue the finished product is always better with open-fire cooking.  Bonus: It’s simply good for the soul. Recent favorites: grilled broccoli, sweet potatoes, and flash-grilled romaine heads. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and throw them directly on the grill. Top with lime juice or balsamic and some grated parmesan before serving to really kick up the flavor. Looking for dessert? Check out our favorite s’mores recipes here.   4. Sunset walks for the win. By far our favorite time of day is golden hour, and if you work a typical 8-5, your schedule is likely clear when the sun is going down. To us, there’s no better way to enjoy the sunset than with a walk around the neighborhood. You could even pack some snacks and your favorite picnic blanket, and head up to the most epic sunset spot you can think of.    5. Sign up for an outdoor race or club. Signing up for a race can be a great way to motivate yourself to get outside more. If you have ambitions to run, cycle, or swim any distance, the promise of a future event can be just the extra push you need to get outside and do what you love more often. If you’re looking for a change of pace, consider an adventure race. These often rely more heavily on the use of map skills, navigation, and often include some kind of paddling activity.    6. Read in your Roo. I think we can all agree that indoor reading can get a bit stale. Grab your favorite book and hit the trail to your favorite hammock spot. Get some steps in, enjoy the outdoors, and read in the most comfortable outdoor spot possible: a Roo Double (on flash sale right now, for a limited time). No trees? No worries—the Swiftlet portable hammock stand has your back.   7. Plan one epic adventure this year. If you’re like us, the call of the next big adventure is always present. We often dream of taking five months to hike the PCT, venturing up north to paddle the Boundary Waters, or going on a month-long fly fishing expedition in Patagonia. But most often, these dreams aren’t realistic for our busy lives. We make a goal of one extended trip in the outdoors per year, and planning for them always gets us jazzed. Set your sights on a paddle trip, backpacking expedition, or whatever it is you’re into, and make something happen.    Want more tips and tricks? Check out our DIY Tent Glamping Guide!

Kammok Outsiders know the feeling of connection that comes from stepping into nature. It’s the first breath of fresh air when we get out of our cars and into the mountains. It’s the audible sigh after jumping into the ocean where all we hear are the rhythmic waves crashing onto white sand beaches. However, there’s no doubt that these spaces and experiences away from our screens are in danger due to climate change.  Our commitment to protecting the environment for current and future generations extends beyond Earth Day. We’ve announced our commitment through our partnership with Climate Neutral (read more on it here). We know that for there to be any hope of surviving the climate crisis, we have to take action as both a brand and as individuals. Earlier this month our team at Kammok paused work at the office and hit the trails, but this time we didn’t camp or climb. Instead, we decided to pick up the trash that humans have left behind along a local trail.  We spent our day walking the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin and picked up a surprising amount of dog poop bags, styrofoam cups and plastic wrappers that were bound to end up contaminating waterways, buried in the soil for hundreds of years or in the stomach of wildlife.  For anyone who spends time outside, we urge you to take another look at the seven principles of Leave No Trace. They have great educational resources about the importance of creating minimal impact in wild places.  Still have questions or aren’t sure why this is important? Drop us a message on Instagram, we’d love to hear from you!  After our team outing on the greenbelt, we decided to get the community involved. For this cleanup, we wanted to hit the streets instead of a trail. So much of the trash that ends up in the wild actually comes from urban areas. With heavy rainfall, winds and waste transportation, a lot of it makes its way to natural areas.  We put out an invitation for people in Austin to join us in cleaning up our neighborhood. We set up outside and welcomed new and familiar faces to the Gear Shop for a trashy adventure.  We split into two groups and made our way East, trash bags in hand, gloves and grabbers at the ready, we walked along the streets picking up plastic wrappers, cigarette butts, old shoes, rags, glass bottles, and styrofoam.  Along our route, we were pleasantly surprised by the number of people who stopped to thank us for picking up trash. People know it’s a problem, it’s a matter of getting out and doing something about it.  Protecting our planet is not only an environmental issue but as our founder Greg McEvilly says, is a human issue. It affects our way of life and it’s our responsibility to do something about it. While picking up trash may not be a long-term solution, it’s a small action we can each take in addition to lowering our consumption of single-use products, using alternative modes of transportation, and choosing to support brands that take climate change seriously. At the end of the day, we didn’t just spend a Thursday evening cleaning up trash, but also connecting with people who understand the power of collective action.  Thank you to those who showed up for our first community cleanup in Texas. We can’t wait to organize more in the future and expand to other locations. Stay tuned for future events in Austin by following @Kammok_ATX on Instagram.    

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!