Have you ever tried holding your toddler over a gross outhouse seat, hoping that they don’t fall in, while you wait for what seems like hours for them to poo? I have, and learned my lesson. Now, I always bring a portable toddler potty camping and it makes life easier for everyone.
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Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to wash dishes when backpacking. You’ll need to make sure that you don’t contaminate water sources, get dishwater around camp or waste your precious water. With this method, there is no need for a camp sink as you use the pot as the sink. Here
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Washing dishes is one of those camp chores which can go horribly wrong. Imagine dirty dish water splashed over your clothes, insects feeding on food particles, or even bears getting attracted to your campsite. Here is a very simple but effective method for washing dishes when camping.
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In the video below, you can see two Sawyer Mini water filters. The first is fairly new. The second one has filtered approximately 600 gallons of water – including lots of murky pond water. As a result, it has become very clogged. The steps will show you how to unclog the Sawyer Mini.
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Aside from the fact that it is cheap, one of the reasons I love my Sawyer Mini filter is because it has a very long lifespan. But don’t expect the Sawyer Mini to last as long as advertised. Here’s how long the Sawyer Mini really lasts.
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You’ve armed yourself with a canister of bear spray. You’ll be safe if you have an encounter with a bear, right? A lot of people – including experienced hikers and campers – make these common mistakes with bear spray.
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