There was a time when you wouldn’t even think about backpacking with a cot. They were bulky, awkward and way too heavy to carry. Nowadays companies are adjusting to the changing times and making lightweight cots that fold into a neat convenient package. Thankfully, the days of 14+ lb camping… Read More »The Best Ultralight Backpacking Cots: The 7 Lightest Ultralight Backpacking Cots Compared
Floorless tents were all the rage before I was born and it looks like they’re making a comeback in the ultralight backpacking and hunting communities. There are a few reasons why people tend to avoid floorless tents, but the main reason is that they’re afraid of water leaking into the… Read More »How Do Floorless Tents Stay Dry?
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been camping, buying a new tent can be a tricky process. They all look the same and it doesn’t seem like there’s much of a difference between models, but every tent’s just a little bit different. Even experienced campers and backpackers have a hard… Read More »Do All Tents Have Floors? You Might Be Surprised!
A camp stove can really tear through those tiny green 1lb propane tanks. I’ve burned through more portable propane tanks than I can count. Wouldn’t it be nice to use a full sized propane tank with your camping stove? You would save a lot of money and not have to… Read More »How To Connect a Camp Stove To a 20lb Propane Tank
Does the inside of your raincoat leak? If it does, you need to take a good look at the inside to check the seams. You should either see taped seams, or glue/plastic welded seams. If the tapes ripping/flaking apart or the glued seams are tearing you’ve found the problem. Luckily… Read More »How To Seam Seal Waterproof Raincoats So They Don’t Leak
It can be hard to set a price range for gear when you’re first getting into camping. Some of the basic gear can be easy, but there are 1000’s of tents to choose from ranging from $10 into the $1000+ range. Obviously most people don’t need top of the line… Read More »How Much Should You Spend On A Tent?
It can be tempting to throw trash in a camp fire. After cooking a big dinner, is it wise to toss garbage in the fire? How big of a deal are the fumes, and are there any other problems burning garbage might cause? Before I get into all that lets… Read More »Can You Burn Trash In A Campfire?
Everybody recommends using either Coleman Camp Fuel or kerosene with multifuel liquid camping/backpacking stoves. So what are the differences between Coleman Camp Fuel and kerosene? Are the basically the same thing in different packaging? Is Coleman Camp Fuel The Same As Kerosene? Coleman Camp Fuel is another name for white… Read More »Is Coleman Camp Fuel The Same As Kerosene?
You can find pit zips in the armpits of many waterproof hard shell jackets. As the name implies, they’re usually located right inside the armpit (or close to it) to provide airflow, but do they actually work? Are pit zips worth it and when would I need them? You should… Read More »Do I Need Jacket Pit Zips? What Are Pit Zips and Are They Worth It?
There’s nothing more refreshing than taking a sip from an ice cold bottle of water on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, keeping your water cold can be harder than it seems. Tossing in a few handfuls of ice works for a while, but is there anything else you can do?… Read More »Can You Freeze Nalgene Water Bottles?
