Learn the basics of camping including how to choose a camp spot, setting up camp, hygiene, safety, and more.
Knowing how to make a fire in the rain is one of my favorite camping skills – and honestly, one of the most rewarding. There’s something incredibly satisfying about getting a fire going in a downpour when everyone else has given up. It makes rainy camping trips actually enjoyable instead of miserable, and yeah, it’ll […]
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Making a campfire (or what I like to call caveman television) is by far one of the most fun parts of camping. It’s also a really important survival skill to know in case you ever need to signal for help, dry wet clothing or purify water. Here’s what you need to know to make a
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After over a decade of family camping adventures across national parks and backcountry trails, I’ve witnessed countless camping disasters that could have been easily avoided. From electronics disrupting wildlife to dangerous fire accelerants causing evacuation scares, these experiences taught me valuable lessons about what not to pack. While there are plenty of lists of what
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Fall is my absolute favorite time to go camping and hiking. There are no bugs. The leaves are gorgeous and crowds have gone home. But camping in fall can mean a lot of rain. Which also means mud. To make it worse, it gets cold.
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Why You Should Always Use a Camping Checklist (Trust Me on This) There’s something magical about camping — fresh air, crackling campfires, and the feeling of being totally prepared (or not!) for whatever nature throws at you.Well… unless you forget half your gear because you didn’t use a checklist. Another side benefit, if you are
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Camping Jokes: The Ultimate Collection of Outdoor Humor for Your Next Adventure There’s something magical about sitting around a crackling campfire, surrounded by loved ones, sharing stories and laughter under the stars. Camping jokes have become an essential part of the outdoor experience, bringing families closer and creating memories that last long after the tents
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