Camping is a time-honored way to get outside and enjoy a bit of nature. But, with all the gear and travel involved, camping can also be quite expensive. The good news? It’s more than possible to camp on a budget. If you’re keen to get outside without blowing your life’s savings, have no fear. Up …
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If you are planning on going on a camping trip with cold winter weather, you may find yourself wondering if you should cozy up in a tent or just sleep in the back of your car. Surprisingly, there is one that is colder than the other. A tent is much colder to sleep in at …
Finding an outdoorsy gift for a girl who loves the outdoors is one way to bring a smile to her face. There are many gifts on the market today to choose from, especially under $50. To buy a gift for an outdoorsy girl does not have to be that hard, especially if you are looking …
Florida is a great place for road trips and camping. Especially during the colder months, this Sunshine State is the perfect place to explore. More often than not, staying in commercial campgrounds can quickly add up and poke a hole in your holiday budget, but thankfully Florida offers a plethora of options where you can …
You need a hatchet for camping for its diversity of functions, including fire craft, field dressing game, food preparation, and shelter building. Your hatchet acts like a hammer, a tool for breaking through ice, or functions as a shovel if you can’t access one. Hatchets are the ultimate multi-tool. The word hatchet comes from the …
Bears are one of the major things that scare people about camping in a tent or spending time outside. While bears aren’t as much of a threat as people make them out to be, bear-proofing your tent and your campsite is essential if you want to avoid a negative encounter on your next outdoor adventure. …
Who says tent camping can’t be comfortable? While I love backpacking, mountaineering, and ultralight climbing trips into the mountains, some of my favorite camping trips have been glamping adventures at frontcountry campgrounds. Being able to enjoy the outdoors during the day and relax in style at night while in camp is a fantastic way to …
If you’ve ever tried to reserve a campsite online, you know how tricky it can be to figure out precisely what kind of site you’re booking. From basic to premium to group, and even equestrian sites, all the jargon involved in going camping is enough to make anyone’s head spin. We know how challenging it …
I get a lot of tent and camping-related questions from friends and family. Since I grew up in Minnesota, I’ve enjoyed the trials of winter camping since I was a child. Because of that, I get a lot of winter camping questions, like: Can you use a 3-season tent for winter camping? Many first-time winter …
When it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, some of the most incredible times of year are during the autumn. The air is crisp and everything seems to be getting ready for winter. But the beauty during this time of year is especially amplified because of the fall color change in the trees and throughout …