Tarp shelters can do a great job of protecting you from the elements so you have a nice night’s sleep – but only if you tie the tarp out correctly.

I honestly don’t wash my hands often when camping.  A bit of alcohol hand gel after going to the bathroom and that’s it.  But then there are moments when I

For starters, let’s be clear: don’t take your kids camping really cold weather until YOU have some experience.  There’s a fairly steep learning curve for cold-weather and winter camping.  You

To properly remove a tick that has bitten you, it is really important that you grasp it by the head and pull straight out with a steady motion.  Otherwise, you

One of the best ways to reduce weight from your pack is to choose multi-purpose gear, such as tents that use your trekking poles for pitching instead of tent poles.

For a long time, I got by without using a windscreen for my canister stove.  If it was particularly windy, I would just make sure to set up the stove

The most important thing to bring with you hiking (aside from your wits) is water.  But how much water should you bring hiking?  On one hand, you want to make