When camping, the last thing you want to happen is for the food to spoil, as this can result in some very upset stomachs and turn the whole trip into a disaster. So before you even start packing up, do you know how to keep food fresh during your camping trip? To store food for …
When you go out in the woods, the basic necessities for camping will get you pretty far, but how do you know what to bring and what to leave at home? You want to pack light, but you want to also make sure you have everything you need. How can you decide? The more remote …
Winter camping is one of the best ways to get outside during the colder months of the year. But how cold is too cold for winter camping? There’s no such thing as conditions that are universally too cold for winter camping. That’s because it all depends on your experience level, equipment, and cold tolerance. Some …
The camping world is full of jargon that can be tough to decipher. Boondocking and dry camping are two such terms that are the source of much confusion for campers everywhere. That raises the question: What’s the difference between boondocking and dry camping? Boondocking specifically refers to camping (primarily in an RV or van) outside …
Dry ice is a popular way to keep perishable foods cold during shipping. But is dry ice good for camping? Maybe. Dry ice can be used for keeping food cold while camping, but it has a number of notable drawbacks and hazards. While dry ice is arguably superior to regular ice in its ability to …
If you’ve ever perused a national park or national forest website in the US, you’ve probably come across the term ‘dispersed camping.’ But what even is dispersed camping? What does it mean when you’re told that ‘dispersed camping’ is allowed in a given area? Dispersed camping is an umbrella term for camping in areas without …
Reserving a campsite is no easy feat. Not only do you have to find a campsite that’s available when you need it, but you also have to search for sites that meet your adventure style. This can be super challenging given all of the jargon that you see on campground reservation pages. For example, you …
Getting outside on a camping trip is a great way to disconnect from the world around you and to enjoy some quality time in nature. But not everyone is as eager to get dirty and muddy on a camping trip and some people don’t get too terribly excited about sleeping on the dirt in a …
Getting a good night’s sleep while camping shouldn’t be an insurmountable task. But if your sleeping set-up in the mountains isn’t comfortable, you’ll have a hard time catching some quality Zzzzs under the stars. Should you use a sleeping pad, a cot, or something else entirely? So, that raises the question… What is the most …
For many campers, washing in the lake or bathing out in the open is not an option. Is there a way to take a shower and preserve your privacy simultaneously? The answer is yes–when you use a pop-up shower tent. If you are on the fence about purchasing a pop-up shower tent, these five tents …