Camping and Outdoor Skills Archives

If you want to stay warm and comfortable while sleeping at camp (who doesn’t!) you’ll need to build a camping sleep sleep system that is appropriate for the type of

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 gear. What should you do first? Where should the camp

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 help. This guide on layering for three-season camping will give

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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 your loved ones from worrying (too much) about your trip

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 pressurized gas. In this post, we’ll show you how to

What To Wear On A Hike

Hiking in jeans and an organic cotton t-shirt sounds like the perfect outfit for a beautiful spring day. But it isn’t the most comfortable choice. Not only could you end

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 come by easily. You’ll want to plan your camping trip

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 it correctly to maximize the tent’s wind and water resistance

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 party, it is finally time to go on the trip.

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 items are easily accessible and distribute everything in a back-friendly

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 cons. The trick is establishing your priorities and choosing knots

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 to dig through their underwear to find the coffee at

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 is never that simple, and scouts across America have the

Hot Tent Camping Guide

Camping in freezing temperatures has often been left to mountaineers and folks living in northern regions, such as Canada, Alaska, and Norway. But more people are venturing into the outdoors

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 from people around you. Most people go camping but are

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, if you’re unsure how to start a fire, you may

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 excitement mounts as the departure day approaches. However, one sure

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 country, trying to save money, or exploring alternative ways to

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 an outdoor fire pit provides warmth and comfort, what happens

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 camping, this simple task can be pretty challenging. Fortunately, with

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 dripping onto you from the roof. Dampness inside of a

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 after you’re done pitching your tent and you’re looking to

Tarp Shelter Ideas – 10 EASIEST DIY Tarp Tents Of 2024

You’re new to the whole camping game, and you’ve heard about using tarps for tents but aren’t sure which one to use when, how to make a tarp tent, or

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 wonder how to keep food cold while on a camping

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 you will need to plan your first camping trip with

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 the motto. Designed as a framework to minimize the impact

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 perils that come with backpacking in the snow and you

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 place to tell stories. It is very much the centerpiece