When you’re out hiking on the trail, it’s not all that uncommon to get a few scrapes and cuts as you make your way through brush- and bramble-covered areas, or as you’re traversing challenging…
Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long. Not long after we settled the new nation, in fact, we were looking for ways get back to nature.
Long before…
If you’re familiar with the phrase “in the boondocks” or “in the boonies,” you can probably infer what RV boondocking is all about.
For those unfamiliar: The terms “boondocks” or “boonies” refer to…
While one of the supreme benefits of camping is getting away from it all -- with electronics like TV, mobile devices and alarms clocks included -- there’s something to be said about the convenience…
When people think of camping, the first image that comes to mind is probably of a group of friends or family members gathered around a blazing campfire, laughing, telling stories or roasting hot dogs…
Outdoors enthusiasts can't change the weather, so the only option is to prepare and go with it. Warm weather creates a few tasks for campers, such as keeping drinks and foods cold. The amount of…
Ask the occasional hiker what he or she wants from a trail and a common response is less hikers encountered. So they want a bit of solitude while hiking. Sounds good and I agree, but as the sport of…
Campers are finding out that geocaching is an entertaining activity to enjoy while camping. Numerous campground managers, geocaching clubs, and simply individuals continue to grow the sport that…
According to the Chinese zodiac, it's the year of the snake. The year is said to be characterized by intelligence and a tendency for corruption. You be the judge. Regardless, it's a good excuse to…
What would camping be without roasting marshmallows around a campfire at night? It’s the perfect ending to a perfect day of camping or around a fire pit in your backyard.
All too often though you end…
As a gear junkie I'm always looking for inexpensive products that deliver high value. The MSR Packtowl Ultralite Microfiber Camp Towel is such an item. The large size (36" x 20") weighs only 1.8-…
You never really know how limited space is in a camping tent until you're forced to spend several hours in it seeking shelter from a heavy rainstorm. Of course, the actual size of the tent and the…
