If you are going backcountry camping — especially in bear country — you will need to store your food properly. In many cases, this means hanging your food in a tree to keep it away from bears and other animals. There are several ways to hang food camping, some of which are much better than
How to Hang a Food Bag Against Bears and Critters: Best Methods + Infographic Read More »
When Oukitel first asked me to review one of their smartphones, I was a bit confused. I write about camping and backpacking. What do phones have to do with that? Then I saw the Oukitel rugged phone selection and got excited. Yes, I wanted one of these. It didn’t hurt that my current phone was
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Winter camping definitely has its benefits, like being able to visit popular destination without the crowds and enjoying beautiful white vistas.
Winter Camping Guide: Tips for Staying Safe, Warm and in Good Spirits Read More »
There are lots of ways to cook over a campfire. Of these, cooking tripods are popular because they have a low learning curve, versatile and are great for hands-off slow cooking. Here I will go over the best campfire tripods for cooking, how to make your own campfire tripod like how to hang the pot
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A gravity sink is the simplest way to make a sink with running water. There’s no need for pumps or hoses. You just need a container for holding water. Depending on how you make the gravity sink, you may also need a platform, graywater container and tubing.
Gravity Sinks: 5 Simple, Hands-Free and Splash-Free Designs Read More »
Are you planning a camping trip but not sure when to go? Depending on where you are going, the experience you want and your gear, some seasons are better for camping than others.
When to Go Camping in the USA? Read More »