Tent Camping Tips

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re new to camping and you just invested some good money in a quality tent, you should really know a little bit about tent maintenance. There’s a lot of mistakes that you can make that will destroy or damage your tent, and it’s imperative to know how to care for your tent. Here’s a […]

When buying a tent, the possibilities seem endless. It can be even harder to decipher what all the lingo means, especially if you are a newbie camper. For example, the names can be misleading, as a 4 Season tent, is rarely used outside of one season — winter, while a 1 Season or 2 Season […]

After spending a week in the outdoors, it certainly feels like everything needs a good scrubbing. My hair, my clothes, my skin, my boys, our shoes, and yes, even our tent. Most of the time our tent is just dusty, but sometimes it is in need of a bonafide wash down. It’s times like this […]

Ah, the great outdoors! There is not much in the world that I find more fulfilling than spending a day with nature, breaking away from the human rhythm we have created to better harmonize with the earth’s natural rhythms. I’ll admit, I haven’t always enjoyed camping the way I do now. When I was younger, […]

In this article, you’ll learn why and when a tent footprint is mandatory, how to use it, and, more important, how to choose the right sized groundsheet for your specific tent. When and why are tent footprints necessary? Almost all of us forget that our tents are just sheets of some sort of polymer that […]

Hot weather camping can quickly take a turn for the worst if you don’t pack the right camping gear and you are not aware of the risks. Here’s a list of some useful summer camping tips that can help you stay cool and safe this season. 1. Plan ahead It’s good to check the weather […]

They’re awful, and they’re everywhere. I bet you’ll find one that’s lost on Mount Everest as well. It’s the only creature you don’t want to see on a summer camping trip. It can only be the mosquito. This fearless creature is designed to ruin your camping trip. But most people don’t think about them until […]