We all know the feeling - you're out on a family camping trip, lying awake in your sleeping bag in the middle of the night shivering. You're wearing all of the layers you have and you’re still cold! Apparently, the extra money you paid for that "warmer" sleeping bag didn’t pay off. Maybe you should have spent the money on a tent heater instead? Wait..are tent heaters even safe … [Read more...]

Camping on the beach can be an amazing experience, especially if the weather is good, the bugs are at bay, and you've taken the time to properly plan your trip. However, if you don't plan properly, it could be a camping trip that you would love to forget. In this article, we've listed 25 awesome tips for camping on the beach that if used, will almost guarantee you the … [Read more...]

It’s no secret that mosquitoes can flat out ruin a camping trip, especially if you go unprepared. And while totally avoiding them is virtually impossible, you can limit your exposure to them. Now, bug spray is an obvious way to keep mosquitoes at bay, but we went a step further and listed 21 ways to keep mosquitoes away while camping. Anyone who has been outside knows how … [Read more...]

So, you’ve got yourself a brand new sleeping bag, but have a few questions about how to take care of it. For instance, should you wash it before you use it? Is it okay to put a sleeping bag in a dryer? Also, is it even okay to wash a sleeping bag in a washer? All of these questions and more will be answered in this article. Can you and should you wash a sleeping bag? The … [Read more...]

How do you keep your dog warm when camping in the winter? Easy...you keep them inside! However, that's no fun! The whole point of taking your dog with you is to enjoy their company, whether it be hiking the trails, hanging out by the campfire, or letting them stretch their legs and run around the campsite. However, extended periods of time outdoors when the temps drop can … [Read more...]

One of the most aggravating things that you’ll have to deal with when camping is the smell of smoke on your clothes. While some people actually love the smell of smoke, others (including myself) don’t. However, there’s not much you can do about it, except wash it out. In this article we’re going to give you a few tips on how to get the campfire smell out of your clothes, so … [Read more...]

Camping in a tent can be an exhilarating experience! However, if you’re new to the whole tent camping world, you may need some pointers, especially when it comes to keeping your tent warm, even when there is no electricity. This may not be a problem for most campers, since the majority of campgrounds have electrical outlets, even for tents. However, if you’re the type who likes … [Read more...]