It’s a cold fall night and you’re tucked into your summer sleeping bag, wishing you had extra layers to keep you warm. Unfortunately, your 35-degree bag just isn’t going to cut it, but you don’t want to invest in a warmer sleeping bag for shoulder-season adventures. A friend told you that a sleeping bag liner …
Camping
Ever wanted to sleep out under the stars, wake up listening to the morning birdsong and feel 360 of nature around you – but have no one to go camping with? Well then, just go it alone! Although we might imagine the more stereotypical scene of friends hanging out by the campfire, sharing s’mores and …
My first, rugged sleeping bag was the bulky, cotton bag issued by the Army. Like most military gear, it was nearly indestructible, until it got wet. I’ve since owned several bags, and especially like my current synthetic 20-degree bag. (Even the Army finally upgraded to a synthetic system.) But my bag is nearly 15 years …
Bears stalking your roof top tent campsite at night can cause your gut to drop with anxiety and fear, especially when you know exactly why they’ve chosen your camp over others. So, are roof top tents safe from bears? While not a completely bear proof and solid sided structure, roof top tents are still able …
Heading out to winter camp but worried about staying warm? Join the club. Winter camping has increased in popularity in the last 20 years, and more people than ever are exploring the fourth season. There is a stillness, a quiet, that is utterly unique to the winter woods. There are fewer people, and bugs. Your …
Roof top tents are the road tripping family’s ultimate companion. A good roof top tent offers a comfortable and convenient place to camp, regardless of where your travels take you. Plus, they are spacious, keep you off of the wet ground, and away from any creepy crawlies below. However, roof top tents are some of …
People like me can talk about tents and tarps all day long. In fact, I could talk about tents and tarps, even if you filled my mouth with marbles, taped it shut and put me underwater. And to prove it, we have gone as far as analyzing the main fabrics used to make these products, …
Tents come in all different shapes and sizes, and can be used for a variety of different activities. Some people need their tents to be light enough to carry on their backs for thousands of miles. Others just have to throw it in the back of the car for a weekend camping trip away. Some …
While I generally prefer to use high-quality reusable camping gear whenever possible, sometimes Dollar Tree camping supply items just can’t be beaten in terms of price and convenience. This is especially true if you camp infrequently and don’t want to invest in tons of gear, if water isn’t readily available at your campsite, or if …
There are plenty of ways to eat a “no-cook” camping meal. There are many creative, flavorful, and healthy meal options to try while camping that don’t require you to break out a stove, start a fire, or boil water. Although these recipes are intended for car-campers, they can be assembled with nothing other than a …