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14 Reasons Why Camping is Good for Your Body, Mind, and Soul

For centuries, humans have been drawn to the allure of camping – the chance to escape the frenetic pace of modern life and immerse oneself in nature’s raw, untamed beauty. But did you know there’s much more to this beloved pastime than just a chance to commune with the great outdoors? This article delves into […]

February 15, 2023 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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How To Keep Food Cold For Days When Camping

food that being kept cold in a cooler box while camping

Keeping your food cold becomes a struggle when you’re out camping for more than a night. Raw foods, especially meats, must be kept cool to avoid spoiling and prevent the growth of dangerous bacterias. Raw meat, for example, has to be stored at temperatures between 28°F to 32°F, according to Meat Science. On a camping […]

October 7, 2021 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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5 Ways To Keep Your Beer Cold While Camping

beer bottles stored in an ice box on a camping trip

I don’t care where you’re coming from, you can only drink a beer when it’s cold. But how do you have a cold beer while camping in the middle of nowhere? Although it’s difficult, you can keep your beer cold when camping by either storing it in a cool box, submerge it in running stream […]

October 5, 2021 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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16 Reasons Not To Go Camping (And how to deal with them)

reasons not to go camping

Here are CampingHabits we do encourage people to go out as much they can, especially on a camping trip. But we do understand that some of you, especially those who’ve never done it before, are wondering what are the drawbacks of going camping. Without further ado, here are the main reasons why you should not […]

July 27, 2020 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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16 Winter Camping Tips That Will Keep You Warm

winter camping tips for beginners

If done right, winter camping will reward you with the most amazing sceneries and experiences that you’ve encountered so far. But in order to enjoy them, you need to be prepared to face freezing temperatures and all other “perks” that come with this. Here are some useful tips that you will help you stay warm […]

July 26, 2020 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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Your Tent is Not UV Protected – But you can make it be!

tent with no uv protection pitched on the beach

I’m sure you’ve seen this image before. People camping on the beach and all their tents pitched up in direct sunlight. But does anybody ask themselves: are all those tents UV protected? How to check the UV protection of your tent UV protection is great for marketing, so if you’ve just bought a new tent, […]

July 25, 2020 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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5 Simple Ways to Get Internet Access While Camping

The idea of camping was to leave the modern and busy world behind and enjoy a couple of days of total disconnection from work and technology. But since nowadays work follows most of us everywhere we go, I understand why camping without an internet connection would be anything but relaxing. Therefore, if nobody can convince […]

July 18, 2020 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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Tent Rainfly: What is it and when do you need one?

tent rainfly header image

A tent rainfly is the outermost layer of fabric that covers (fully or partially) the body of a multiple layers tent.  It can be part of the tent itself, that is not detachable and only has few vent areas that can be opened, or you can find it as a completely separated layer, that can […]

July 15, 2020 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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How To Clean a Tent That Smells

cleaning products for a tent that smells

You thought your tent was carefully stored away. You pull it out for the first big camping weekend, and phew, it’s stinky!   Do not despair — you will be surprised how easily you can fix the problem, even if you have visible mold or mildew.   First things first: things you’ll need:   A […]

April 12, 2020 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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How To Restore Loft To A Sleeping Bag (Down and Synthetic)

camper trying to re-loft a down sleeping bag

  Have you ever retrieved a sleeping bag out of storage and found that it is a little flatter than you remember? You are not alone in this. We have fond memories of cozying up in a soft, fluffy sleeping bag last season. Then, we take the bag out of storage and feel disappointed as […]

July 21, 2019 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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Do Tents Attract Lightning?

dangerous lightning strike while camping in the wild

If you’ve been camping during a thunderstorm lately, I’m sure you’ve wondered if your fragile shelter is susceptible to being hit by a lightning strike. As scary as they might be, being inside a tent presents the same risk as being in the open field. Tents alone don’t attract lightning, but that doesn’t mean they’re […]

July 12, 2019 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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How To Keep Feet Warm In a Sleeping Bag

keeping feet warm near a campfire

If you’re an expert camper going on a hike in the frozen tundra, or a beginner exploring the forest where night temperatures can drop down to 4 degrees Celsius, keeping warm is of utmost importance. Cold weather camping can be dangerous, but, if you know what you’re doing, you’ll not complain about cold feet. The […]

July 10, 2019 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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How To Keep a Sleeping Bag Dry (Works Every Time)

man drying his sleeping bag

Having trouble keeping your sleeping bag dry? That means you’re probably doing something wrong. In this post, you’ll learn how to avoid moisture building up in your bag, how to choose a waterproof product, and much more. Sleeping bags are tailor-made for camping conditions. It’s no wonder nearly every camper uses them. For all the […]

July 10, 2019 By Chelsea Howard 1 Comment

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Tent Condensation: 3 Ways To Stop It (Forever)

wet tent due to condensation

In this post, you’ll learn all about tent condensation; what causes it, and what solutions you have to stop it from happening. Even more, I will include a quick guide on how to choose a tent with the right fabric, that can cope well with moisture. Plus, you can check out what camping dehumidifiers to […]

July 10, 2019 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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18 Ways To Stay Warm In a Tent

Winter camping is full of marvelous adventures, from the possibilities of playing in the snow to spotting creatures you may have missed in the summer. If you want to camp without excessive crowds, mosquitoes and other bugs, winter is the perfect time to camp. Of course, for many, the thought of camping in the winter […]

February 24, 2019 By Chelsea Howard 1 Comment

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Tent Waterproofing – The Ultimate Guide

Today you’ll learn how tent waterproofing works, what are the best methods that you can use to improve on the standard protection rating, and which products to choose to get this done for cheap. You’ll also learn to differentiate products and find out how to choose a tent that’s really waterproof. But first things first… […]

February 24, 2019 By Chelsea Howard Leave a Comment

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How Long Can You Store a Wet Tent

If you’ve ever found yourself packing up your campsite in pouring down rain, then you already know the struggle. No one wants to put away a damp tent, but you can’t just leave it behind either. If you have a long journey ahead, you may begin to worry about your tent collecting mildew (a stinky […]

February 24, 2019 By Chelsea Howard Leave a Comment

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How to Store Your Camping Gear at Home

equipment not stored properly

So you’ve just returned from your camping trip, and you have all kinds of gear and camping specific clothing to unpack and put away. But where does it all go? You can store your camping gear in even the smallest of spaces with a few innovative and well-planned storage solutions. You just need to choose […]

December 24, 2018 By Chelsea Howard 1 Comment

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Does The Color of A Tent Matter?

tents in different colors

If you’re on the market for a new tent, I’m sure you’ll have no troubles finding tents in any color that you can think of. But so many options to pick from, that begs the question: Does it really matter what tent color you choose? Yes, it does matter. If for a second, you don’t […]

December 18, 2018 By Stefan Haineala Leave a Comment

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15 Amazing Camping Storage Ideas

If you’ve ever camped with children (or disorganized adults), you probably know how frustrating it is to lose track of your belongings while camping. You tear up your entire campsite looking for the matches or that sock that you hung out to dry, and suddenly everything is everywhere! If you take the time to give […]

December 17, 2018 By Chelsea Howard Leave a Comment

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