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...]
17 Useful Tips for Camping on The Beach
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 camping … [Read more...]
Best Extreme Cold Weather Tents: You’ll Never Be Cold Again
Whether your idea of a camping trip is scaling the face of a mountain in sub-zero temperatures in search of your campsite, or just camping in freezing temperatures in the dead of winter, we’ve got you covered (pun intended)! For this style of camping your three-season tent is just not going to cut it. You need something with a little more backbone! You need a tent that not only … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away While Camping
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...]
How Often Should You Wash a Sleeping Bag
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 quick … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Dog Warm When Camping in The Cold
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...]
What’s The Best Size Portable Generator for a 30 Amp RV
If you are in a hurry and just want to find out what the best size portable generator for a 30 amp RV is, then we recommend the Champion 3400-watt dual fuel portable generator as the best one. Overall, a 3,000-watt generator will power most 30 amp RVs, including the AC unit with no problem. I ultimately decided to go with the Champion 3400-watt dual fuel portable generator as … [Read more...]
How to Get The Campfire Smell Out of Your Clothes
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...]
8 Ways to Heat a Tent and Keep Warm Without Electricity
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...]
What’s The Best Sleeping Bag For Cold Weather Camping
If you’re not into bugs, mosquitoes, humidity and heat, then chances are your camping season begins when the temperatures start to drop. In short, you are a cold weather camper and depending on how cold it gets in your neck of the woods, you’re going to need a sleeping bag that can stand up to those cold winter nights. In this article, I selected what I believe is the best … [Read more...]