EXPLORE’S ADVENTURES
Rental Spotting Scopes for Yellowstone National Park
Is a Spotting Scope Needed for Yellowstone For those of you that have not had the pleasure to enjoy one of America's greatest national parks, you need to start packing for your trip to Yellowstone National Park. There is a variety of geysers and thermal activity,...
Top 10 Things to do in Bozeman in October
Bozeman in October is a great time of year! Here are our Top-10 Things to Do in and around the Bozeman area.
Important Pieces for a DIY Montana Elk Hunt
What you need on your next Montana Elk Hunt Everyone has specific needs while hunting, so my pack and your pack may vary a little. Personally, comfortablility is key. If I don't have a place to stay warm and dry, I will not make it through the hunt....
Summer Fishing in Montana
Summer Time Fishing in Montana Here in Montana summer time is fishing time. As spring runoff runs its course the rivers in Southwest Montana start to clear up and slow down. This means that the fishing heats up as rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout begin...
SmithFly Raft Rentals
If you looking for the best way fish some skinny water by boat around Bozeman, The SmithFly Big Shoal Raft is your best option. During the past couple weeks Collin and I have had the chance to test this "mini raft" and have been seriously impressed with its...
Bozeman Raft Rentals
RAFTS FOR RENT IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA Explore Rentals is your one-stop shop for raft rentals in Bozeman, Montana. From boats, to dry bags, water filters, and paco pads, we have everything you need to make your river trip a once in a lifetime adventure. At Explore, we...
Smith River April 2019
Life Between Walls April 19, 2019, we arrived at Camp Baker around 7:30am to a couple of small campfires and strangers drinking their morning coffee. After paying our floater's fees, selecting our campsites for the three nights, listening to our safety meeting, and...
The Bozelander
Overland vehicle rentals available April 1!
SW Montana Ski/Snow Update 2/9/2019
The daylight hours are getting a little longer and the snowpack is becoming deeper.
Droppin Honkers
On a last ditch effort to knock some geese out of the sky, we headed North towards Great Falls on a hot tip from the boss.
CAMPING HACKS AND GEAR REVIEWS
Rental Spotting Scopes for Yellowstone National Park
Is a Spotting Scope Needed for Yellowstone For those of you that have not had the pleasure to enjoy one of America's greatest national parks, you need to start packing for your trip to Yellowstone National Park. There is a variety of geysers and thermal activity,...
Rental Spotting Scopes for Yellowstone
Rental spotting scopes for Yellowstone, as well as binoculars, and telephoto lenses in Bozeman, MT.
Game Changer 2017: Alps Ready Lite Cot
It has been quite a while that a new camping product has come on the market that is an actual game changer.
September is Here
We now have premium Vortex binoculars and spotting scopes for rent!
Vortex Optics Now Available for Rent
Rental Vortex spotting scopes and binoculars at Explore Rentals in Bozeman.
Rental Backpacks Now in Stock!
By popular request, Explore Rentals is now stocking rental backpacks and trekking poles.
Guying Out a Tent
Guying Out a tent is essential for assisting your tents wind integrity and overall ability to shun the elements.
How to Choose a Sleeping Pad
Gone are the days of a simple closed cell foam pad or a Therm-a-rest that is guaranteed to leak.
Camping in Glacier National Park
Bozeman is an great spot to start your summer adventures!
Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Summer is fast approaching, which means it is time to start planning.
FISHING REPORTS AROUND BIG SKY
Winter fishing in Montana
January in Bozeman can be fickle regarding optimal skiing conditions.
Dog Days of Summer
Here’s some local advice on the waters in Montana
Fishing Report 5/20- Beaverhead River
Most experienced anglers in Montana can be found taking a brief respite from their fishing during this time of the year.
Missouri River – Below the Dams
Recently, a few fisher-folk and I went fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Missouri River.
Walleye or Bust
Any successful fisherman can tell you that somedays the fish just aren’t having it.
First Casts on the Madison
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on my first-day hike and fishing trip along the banks of the lower Madison.
Fish on the Brain
This time of year it is hard to not occasionally have your mind be other places.
Work Work Work Explore Explore Explore. Rinse. Repeat.
First and unarguably most important is fishing.
Yellowstone National Park Anglers
Explore Rentals is doing their part to ensure the safety of anglers in Yellowstone National Park.
Sometimes you have to Improvise
I had the day off and had made plans to take out the water skeeter for some float fishing on the lower Madison.
TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS
Top 10 Things to do in Bozeman in October
Bozeman in October is a great time of year! Here are our Top-10 Things to Do in and around the Bozeman area.
Buying vs. Renting Bear Spray
Renting bear spray reduces environment impact as well as costs to Yellowstone visitors.
The Bozelander
Overland vehicle rentals available April 1!
Snowmeggedon 2019: Why snow tires matter in winter
A 2018 Dodge Pick-up, 4×4, ends up in the ditch. Having 4wd doesn’t matter if you have bad tires.
Bozeman to Big Sky Rental Cars
Guaranteed 4wd and AWD rental SUVs with snow tires at the Bozeman Airport BZN.
Snowy Sprinters and Happy Folks
Great conditions in Big Sky over MLK weekend- just make sure you have a 4wd rental car!
2WD SUVs at the Bozeman Airport?
Do I need a 4wd rental car to get from Bozeman to Big Sky?
Vortex Optics Now Available for Rent
Rental Vortex spotting scopes and binoculars at Explore Rentals in Bozeman.
Additions to the Tacamper
The bed of the Tacamper is now equipped with organizational sleeping box.
Chalet Trailboss – My first Experience With a Trailer Camper
Mid May 2018 I had a chance to get out of boze angeles and #explore a small creek in SW Montana.