There’s an old saying “There’s No Smoke Without Fire”, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through campfire smoke. Think of all the campfires that have blown smoke into your face. You probably accepted the smoke as a minor inconvenience, but you shouldn’t have to. That black foul smelling… Read More »How To Make A Smokeless Campfire
We all need to make some sacrifices when picking out camping gear. Backpacking and camping can be an expensive hobby and most of us aren’t millionaires. Sometimes that means buying heavy gear that costs less and other times you try to make substitutions with things you have lying around the… Read More »Can You Use A Yoga Mat As A Sleeping Pad?
You wouldn’t think that thin fabric tent walls would offer much insulation from the cold, but anybody that’s ever went camping in the winter knows that there’s an immediate temperature jump when you step into your tent. It might seem crazy, but is it really warmer inside a tent or… Read More »Is It Warmer Inside A Tent?
The term “Canoe Camping” may be fairly new, but it’s one of the oldest forms of travel known to man. People have been camping out of their canoes for centuries, but canoe camping is going through a major surge in popularity over the past couple decades. More people are getting… Read More »What Is Canoe Camping and Why Would I Want To Go?
If you’ve ever tried to reserve a campsite online, you know it can be a frustrating experience. Campers seem to take a master class in campground jargon that’s confusing for most people. I’ve often ran into the term “Basic Campsite”, but what does that even mean? What is a basic… Read More »What Is A Basic Campsite?
You’re looking into campgrounds and the receptionist is on the phone. She explains that there’s multiple Class B Campsites available, but they’ve run out of all their Class A sites? You have no idea what she means and say that will be fine. Pull up in your rig a few… Read More »What Do Class A, AA, AAA, and B Campsite Ratings Mean?
Going into bear country can be unnerving for beginner backpackers and campers. Bears can smell dinner from miles away and you don’t want to accidentally lure a hungry bear into camp. Will a bear smell right through your attempts to smell proof your food and is there any other ways… Read More »Can Bears Smell Through Canned Food?
You can run through a 1lb propane tank fast with a camping stove or portable heater. I can go through 2-3 bottles by the end of a weekend if I’m cooking for a large group or through a bottle per night with my heater. So how long does a 1lb… Read More »How Long Does A 1lb Propane Tank Last?
Paying $4-5 per bottle on 1lb disposable propane tanks adds up fast. I can go through a tank per day sitting on my porch with a Mr Heater in the winter. Do you really have to throw out the tanks? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just refill them?… Read More »Can You Refill 1lb Propane Tanks At Home?
Setting up a tent on a concrete slab doesn’t seem like a great idea, but sometimes there’s no other choice. You won’t be able to drive in tent stakes, but setting up a tent on concrete is easy. It doesn’t matter if your tents freestanding or non-freestanding. You should always… Read More »How To Setup A Camping Tent On A Concrete Slab
