I’ve purchased a lot of Coleman Camping Fuel over the last 30 years. That’s led to a shelf in my garage filled with half filled bottles of Coleman fuel of questionable quality. Some of them are old rusty bottles from my old Boy Scout days so they have to be… Read More »What Can I Do With Old Coleman Fuel?

Most campers and backpackers keep a few extra bottles of Coleman Camp Fuel on hand. It seems like I’m always buying fresh camp fuel and never going through the half filled bottles I keep in storage. Some of them are so old that I don’t even remember buying them. Looking… Read More »Does Camp Fuel Go Bad?

Removing a tick doesn’t always go exactly as planned. It can seem like you’re pulling the tick out perfectly, and out of nowhere the tick’s head and mouth break off in your skin. You try to pull the head out with tweezers and work it free with a sharp needle,… Read More »Will A Tick Head Eventually Come Out?

There’s no way to completely avoid ticks hiking through the outdoors. All it takes is a quick walk through tall grass for a tick to latch on and start digging into your skin. Ticks aren’t dangerous if you remove them fast, but you have to know what you’re doing to… Read More »What Does The Head Of A Tick Look Like?

There’s no way to completely avoid ticks! A short stroll through tall grass can lead to a tick latching into your skin. You might catch him if you’re diligent with your post hike tick checks, but most people don’t realize they have a tick until it’s already burrowed into their… Read More »How To Remove A Tick Head Stuck In Your Skin

Boiling water is one of the oldest water purification methods, but how effective is boiling water. Does it really kill all bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and every other water born illness? How long do you have to boil it and can anything survive the extreme heat of a steady boil? That… Read More »Can Bacteria Survive Boiling Water?

Stagnant water is ugly and annoying, but is it actually dangerous to your health? Are you asking for trouble by drinking stagnant water or should you search for a flowing water source? Is stagnant water safe to drink? Stagnant water is a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, mold, insects, and… Read More »Is Stagnant Water Safe To Drink?

Have you ever dreamed of visiting unexplored coves and camping from the gear in your canoe? I’ve been canoeing for most of my life and I’ve barely scratched the surface of my surrounding towns. There’s an endless list of destinations you can explore from the top of your canoe. But… Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Canoe Camping! Everything You Need To Start Canoe Camping Today

Keeping up with the TSA rules can be a challenge when packing camping gear for a cross country flight. Some items need to go in your carry on (lithium batteries) and others can only be stored in checked luggage (knives, trekking poles, tents). Camping stoves and camping fuel are one… Read More »Can I Fly With Camping Fuel?