Feeling the sometimes bitter cold of the wilderness is enough to make any person head to the nearest warm cabin they can find. But what if you are a backpacker or camper who does not have that luxury? Truth be told, if you enjoy backpacking, especially if you do regular treks during the colder fall …
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Are you planning a road trip adventure close to nature and away from traditional campgrounds? If yes, you need the right equipment that allows you to set camp away from rough surfaces or close to insects and prowling animals. Rooftop tents offer an opportunity to camp in nature while staying off the ground and away …
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If you are a camper or someone who actively trains for a potential survival situation, the importance of possessing a high-quality knife cannot be overstated. The wilderness can be very unforgiving at times, and unless you are ready for every potential scenario it is really easy for those wilderness conditions to overrun you. A good …
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For outdoor enthusiasts, such as campers and backpackers, the proper gear is everything. But what do you do when an item in that gear—a tent, backpack, sleeping bag or a piece of insulated outerwear—becomes ripped or torn? Sure, you could just opt to throw that item out and replace it, but that can become really …
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If you are an avid backpacker and/or wilderness camper, one of the most crucial pieces of gear available to you is a sleeping pad, also known as a sleeping mat, air mattress, insulated pad, ground pad or bed roll. These vital pieces of equipment serve a number of purposes when braving the outdoor elements and …
When you go camping, you’re not always guaranteed access to running water and a shower. In fact, while some campgrounds do make a shower houses available to campers, often when you go car camping there is no shower for you to use. So, what’s a cleanliness conscious camper to do when there’s no shower house? …
If you’re heading out on a backpacking or camping trip with your favorite Nalgene water bottle, then you might be wondering just how durable this thing is. For instance, if you boil some water on your camp stove for coffee, can you put that hot boiling water into your plastic Nalgene bottle? Or will it …
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So, your getting all of your camping supplies together for the weekend and it’s time to pack the water. How much do you need? And, if you’re bringing the doggo along, how much extra should your bring for your animals? While it’s always better to have too much water than not enough on your camping …
With warmer days ahead, many outdoor lovers are beginning to plan their spring and summer camping trips. While some may opt to backpack or pitch a tent in the woods, others are choosing to camp out in their car. From more storage space to a raised sleeping area, living out of a car out in …
Have you ever loaned out your tent to a buddy only to get it back with a new stinky smell? Or maybe you went camping in it and something happened that left it smelly. So, what do you do with foul smelling tent? You might be tempted to toss it into your front loading washer. …
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On my first backpacking trip, I carried a $50 tent my parents bought me from Sam’s Club. Granted, I never weighed it, but it must have been five pounds or more and a bear to pack! Eventually, I started working in the outdoor industry. Since then I’ve slept in pretty much every shelter known to …
What kind of traveler are you? The kind who always stays in a hotel or the kind who likes to do some tent camping or cabin camping? Well, if you enjoy the comforts of a hotel room, but the independence of camping, then renting an RV for your next adventure just might be the best …
Being an outdoor junkie doesn’t mean that you need to leave your furry friend at home. In fact, plenty of dog breeds make great companions on camping trips. And if you’re looking to get yourself a new pup, then we’ve got tips on the breeds that are best for those family camping trips. So, if …
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