If you don’t know the right knots for tying out a tarp, your tarp walls and roof will end up sagging.  Or the tarp might even collapse on you.  Luckily,

One myth that I constantly hear is that it is warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag than in pajamas. Here’s the definitive answer and why – in some

If you’ve ever gone camping in the cold, you know that it is at least slightly warmer inside the tent than outside.  The blast of cold air that hits your

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

There’s a lot of crossover between backpacking, camping and glamping.  For example, I sometimes bring my portable espresso maker (definitely a glamping item) camping but sit on the ground instead

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

As much as I love camping, I completely understand why some people hate camping.  Some people simply don’t take pleasure in unplugging and connecting with nature. Even if you do

It used to be that people went camping to get outdoors and connect with nature.  Now, camping is becoming increasingly popular, especially as a way to have a cheap vacation. 

There used to be only four types of camping tents: dome, teepee, A-frame, and tunnel tents. Tent design has come a long way over the past few decades though.  Now,

Cooking is one of the best parts of camping and food always tastes better when outdoors.  But cooking can also be a major pain if you don’t plan your camp