Camping involves a lot of hands-on activities that could result in sore, irritated, or injured hands. Having a good pair of gloves with you could help prevent injuries from foraging for dry firewood in wet conditions, making a tin can lantern, … Continued
Camping just isn’t the same without a campfire. In some circumstances, a campfire is necessary for warmth or cooking. So what do you do if you need to get a fire going and it has recently rained? Finding dry firewood in wet … Continued
So you’ve bought an RV or tent, have purchased all the top camping gear, and have filled up the car with gas. Why pay for a campsite if you don’t have to!?! There are plenty of places around to set up … Continued
Has this ever happened to you: You lay down at night on a firm air mattress while camping at your favorite campground and drift off to a good night’s sleep. But when you wake in the morning, you’re almost laying on the … Continued
The next time you go to throw a tin can in your recycle bin at home, don’t! Get crafty and use it to make a beautifully stunning backyard or campsite masterpiece! By using up-cycled and re-purposed tin cans (think soup, … Continued
Joe is a seasoned camper who likes to spend his time in the outdoors doing what he loves–birdwatching, hiking in the woods, and reading by the campfire. Owen is a new-ish camper who some would call “extreme.” He spends his … Continued
When you’re out hiking in the woods, kayaking down a river, or camping in the mountains, it’s important to always be prepared for the unexpected. Carry bear spray on you if you’re in bear country. Keep a well-stocked first aid … Continued
A lean-to fire is one of the most underused and underappreciated fire-building procedures. This technique is great for days that are a bit windy or even when it’s starting to rain. The stacking method here will help block wind and … Continued