You want to go hiking with your toddler, but you are worried that their little feet will get wet and cold if the conditions are muddy. Even if the conditions are sunny, there’s always the chance that they step into a stream or puddle.
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When setup correctly, tarp shelters are like magic. With the right setup, you can stay dry in the rain, block rain, create a shady area to eat lunch, or even keep you warm on an unplanned night in the wilderness. There are literally hundreds of different tarp shelters you can use. Here I’ll go over
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When I first started going hiking and backpacking, I was really bad at calculating how long the hike would take. Once, this resulted in my group arriving at base camp after nightfall. We were lucky that no one sprained their ankles while walking in the dark. Now I’ve learned my lesson and always use this
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In cold weather, our fingers get less warm blood because the body conserves it for vital organs. Our fingers don’t have much fat and have a high surface area, so are prone to heat loss. The combination of these factors mean our fingers get cold fast and are at risk of frostbite. Whether you are
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I know a lot of people are afraid of nature and the idea of being in the Great Outdoors. But camping is very safe. I’m actually more afraid of getting hit by a car in the city where I live than of supposed camping dangers like getting mauled by a bear.
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If you go camping often, you know how annoying it is to pack up all your kitchen items for the trip, set them up, and then have to unpack them when you come home. A simple solution to make packing easier is to use a chuck box or “camp kitchen box.” Below is what you
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