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Tag: camping
Car Camping: Getting Started
Car camping is a great way to “get away from it all.” Load up your vehicle with all these car camping essentials and head to a great developed or dispersed campsite for some good old fashioned nature.
Recreating in Bear Country
Knowing how to recreate in bear country is essential. From what not to do, to proper food storage, ensure you’re prepared for the wild.
Camping Coffee Made Simple
As the sun rises over the mountains and you crawl out of your tent, make sure you know how to make a piping hot cup of camping coffee to start your day right! While many people are used to brewing their coffee with an electric coffee maker, there are many non-electric ways to make coffee.…
How to Backpack: Tips for Getting Started
There is nothing better than days and nights spent in the backcountry, away from people, vehicles, and noise. The surrounding silence, mountain streams, or desert sunrises make hauling all your gear on your back down a dirt trail worth it. Once you’ve done it, you’ll want to keep going back.
Taking Your Dogs Camping
Camping with dogs can be a lot of fun, but plan properly. Take plenty of food, bedding, poop bags, & other items to have an enjoyable time!
How to Save Weight Backpacking
Ounces equal pounds. Whether you’re new to backpacking or an old pro, there are always new ways to learn to save weight. You’ll likely be hiking lots of miles with a pack on your back; therefore, the lighter that pack is, the easier go of it you’ll have. Common mistakes made by beginners include packing…
Tales From the Blue Room
This post is different. If you don’t want to laugh, or don’t want to read about porta-potties and poop, skip right on along. I spent my summer on a wildfire incident management team, living and working at fire camps. It’s not always glamourous and if there is one topic of conversation that arises repeatedly, it’s…
Camping Heater: Portable Mr. Heater Review
Keeping warm while cold-weather camping can be a challenge, especially if campfires aren’t allowed. The Mr. Heater portable propane heater has kept me warm in all kinds of circumstances, most recently at fire camp in the Big Hole in Montana, one of the coldest place in the U.S. in fall and winter.
Car Camping Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed
These are the top five things I like to take with me when I go car camping. They may not all be necessary, but they are inexpensive, high-quality items that make car camping even more enjoyable.