Camping and Outdoor Skills Archives

Are you heading out camping for the first time? Do you have a new (or new to you) tent that

What To Wear On A Hike: A Complete Guide

This article is a complete re-write of content originally published in September 2023 Hiking is a rewarding and accessible activity

Your Camping Sleep System

If you want to stay warm and comfortable while sleeping at camp (who doesn’t!) you’ll need to build a camping

Setting up a Frontcountry Campsite

You’ve just pulled into your campsite and have a blank canvas in front of you and a vehicle packed with

Layering for Three-Season Camping

Are you looking for some advice on how to stay warm and comfortable on spring and fall adventures? We can

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Backcountry Communication Guide

In this article, we’ll explore a number of methods of backcountry communication that’ll help both keep you safe and keep

How To Use A Two-Burner Camping Stove

If you’re car camping, chances are you’ll be doing most of your cooking on a two-burner camp stove that uses

How to Plan a Camping Trip with Friends

Huddling around a campfire with your friends, feeling the warmth fill your soul, and laughing your hearts out—these memories don’t

How to stake a tent when camping in snow, sand or hard ground.

How To Stake A Tent On Any Ground Type

Not properly staking a tent is one of the most common mistakes that rookie campers make. It’s important to do

What to Wear Deep Sea Fishing: A Complete Guide

Have you ever dreamed of going deep-sea fishing? After all the planning and chartering a boat or joining a fishing

How To Pack A Tent In A Backpack

Packing for overnight hiking involves more than worrying about weight and space. You need to protect fragile gear, ensure certain

How To Tie A Hammock Knot such as the Bowline Hitch

How To Tie A Hammock Knot Easily

One person’s favorite hammock knot is another person’s worst. The truth is that each known method has its pros and

9 Best Campsite Setup Ideas

Camping is all about organizing. The more thought put into packing and setup, the more enjoyable the experience. Nobody wants

How To Start A Fire With Sticks

Old-timey cartoon characters start fires twirling two sticks together in less than ten seconds. Of course, seasoned survivalists know it

Hot Tent Camping Guide

Camping in freezing temperatures has often been left to mountaineers and folks living in northern regions, such as Canada, Alaska,

Different Parts Of A Tent Explained

While you’re in the wilderness, your tent serves as your home. It shields you from the weather and ensures seclusion

How To Start A Fire In A Fire Pit

Whether you’re out camping or sitting in the backyard on a cool summer night, nothing beats a roaring fire. However,

How to set up a tent in the rain when camping or backpacking

How To Set Up A Tent In The Rain – Step by Step

The joy of planning your next camping trip is an experience many have enjoyed numerous times over the years, and

How to live in a tent long term. Shows two comfortable canvas tents for living in.

A Guide To Living In A Tent Long Term

Many a camper has toyed with the idea of abandoning the status quo to camp full time. Whether traveling cross

How to put out a fire pit with or without water

How to Put Out a Fire Pit Easily & Safely

One of the quintessential components of camping or hanging out in the backyard is to have a roaring fire. While

A Jetboil camping stove and a metal coffee pot on the ground with snowy nature in the background.

How To Boil Water Camping – Fast And Easy

One of the easiest things to do when making food is boiling water. However, if you’re out in the wilderness

A woman setting up the ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr tent, the best 2 person backpacking and camping budget tent when it comes to storage.

How To Keep Your Tent Dry Inside & Prevent Condensation

There is nothing worse than waking up in your tent in the middle of the night because you feel water

How To Use Guy Lines To Set Up A Tent

Setting up a tent is a crucial skill when it comes to camping. The time to use guy lines is

Tarp Shelter Ideas – 10 EASIEST DIY Tarp Tents Of 2025

You’re new to the whole camping game, and you’ve heard about using tarps for tents but aren’t sure which one

How to keep food cold while camping

There’s nothing better than sitting by a campfire with the wonderful smells of a meal cooking. But many avid campers

A family sat around their forest campsite

Camping With Kids: A Guide for Success

So you’ve decided you want to take the family camping – great! This guide will walk you through every step

A carelessly discarded single-use Starbucks coffee cup litters the view

The Leave No Trace Principles Explained

Nowadays you’ll struggle to find many outdoor enthusiasts who aren’t familiar with “Leave No Trace” and the ethics embodied by

A peaceful, snow-covered tent in a stunning winter landscape

How To Go Winter Camping (And Survive!)

Camping in winter is definitely the least accessible time for most adventurers to head out. There are a range of

How to Build a Campfire: Step-by-Step Guide

The campfire plays an important role in enjoying an outdoor adventure. It provides warmth, a place to cook and a