As a grown man that screams like a little girl every time I see snake it’s easy to see why so many people are afraid to go camping. There’s just something about snakes that scares even the manliest of men. Does a tent keep you safe from snakes or can… Read More »Can a Snake Bite Through a Tent? Well, Kind of!
Look at some of the tents the next time you go camping at a public campground. Do you see tarps and ground cloths sticking out from the bottom of the tent? If you can see the tent footprint it’s way too big. How Big Should a Tent Footprint Be? Buy… Read More »How Big Should a Tent Footprint Be?
I always wondered why people spend so much money tent footprints. Tarps serve the same purpose at a fraction of the price. Is it really worth spending the money on a tent footprint when you can just use a tarp? Can you use a tarp as a tent footprint? You… Read More »Can You Use a Tarp As A Tent Footprint?
Have you ever used a Coleman Stove? I’m willing to bet that you were hit by sticker shock the first time you went to purchase Coleman Fuel. It costs way more than gasoline at about 12$ per gallon at my local Walmart. After reluctantly purchasing a bottle of Coleman fuel… Read More »Can I Use Unleaded Gas in My Coleman Stove?
All I want to do is lay down after a long hike! I have sore knees, swollen feet, and an achy back. On the other hand, my dog Zoey acts like she could hike 10 more miles. It’s hard to tell if she’s sore or just really good at hiding… Read More »Do Dogs Get Sore From Hiking?
Ever wonder why people bother to use trekking pole baskets? Beginner hikers and backpackers don’t realize how well they work until they actually need them. They just don’t know when they should be using trekking pole baskets. So, when should I use trekking pole baskets? Trekking pole baskets should be… Read More »When Should I Use Trekking Pole Baskets?
Coleman fuel has been powering camp stoves for more years than I’ve been alive, but boy is it expensive. That’s why I decided to look into a few alternatives to Coleman Fuel. Is there a better alternative to Coleman Fuel for camping stoves and lanterns? The main substitute to name… Read More »5 Alternatives to Coleman Fuel For Your Liquid Fuel Stove
There are lots of different types of fuels for camping stoves. I’ve owned a liquid fuel camping stove for as long as I can remember. Nobody ever bothered to tell me, what’s the difference between Coleman Fuel and White Gas? So, Coleman Fuel vs White Gas, what’s the difference? There… Read More »Coleman Fuel vs White Gas: What’s The Difference?
Ever look at your trekking poles and wonder the baskets were even necessary? Backpackers all over the country have been ditching their trekking pole baskets trying to shed some weight. Do trekking pole baskets really make a difference? It all depends on where you’re hiking and whether or not you… Read More »How to Use Trekking Pole Baskets and Why They Fail
Dogs make the perfect hiking companions! They’re overly enthusiastic, never complain and keep up with even the most experienced hikers. You probably don’t even realize how much your dog can endure on the trail. Unfortunately, that enthusiasm and drive can lead your dog down a dangerous path. Blind devotion is… Read More »7 Reasons Why A Dog Might Lick Their Paws After a Hike
