The Beerita Recipe Is Everywhere These Days... I’ve had several variations of the “Beerita” over the past few years. They are usually too sugary and to “beery” for my liking. When I drink margaritas I like them to be authentic, which means that they’re mostly lime and tequila with a little Cointreau mixed in. And [...]

Waking up in a tent to the sounds of nature all around you and the sun beaming in is amazing. But like most coffee addicts the day will take a turn very quickly if coffee is not available. Do yourself a favor and learn how to make quick and easy DIY coffee while camping. Lugging [...]

I started camping as a very young child, somewhere around a few months old. We camped what seemed to be every weekend, but was told later in life it was only about 10-15 times a year. Camping has always been an activity that I enjoy. It is a time to get back to the basics, [...]

My dog has become a member of the family... The only difference being it has 2 more legs than the rest of the upright creatures in my household. So as we plan our camping trip the dog is automatically included. It is a great addition to a camping trip but also requires more planning and [...]

When you think of camping, beautiful weather and an escape from reality come to mind. The true reality of camping is that if you do it enough you will get rained on. Instead of having a miserable experience you can be prepared, and camping in the rain can be very enjoyable! Just last weekend I experienced [...]

Sitting by a campfire while camping is always the highlight of the trip and a place where many memories are made. There are many ways to start a campfire, and some of them simply use things laying around your house.   We’ll cover three DIY fire starters and one for folks who would rather just [...]

The Helio is compact and stores into a small foot print After a few days in the wilderness a nice shower is something to be desired. Some campgrounds do offer shower facilities, whether they are nice enough to actually use is a different story. But if a shower is all you are craving while camping, [...]

Insect Shield Repellent Outdoor blanket With summer, come bugs. Don’t let mosquitoes ruin a camping trip. There are some great DEET free solutions out there and one that just hit the market is the new Insect Shield Repellent Outdoor blanket. It has built-in, odorless and effective protection. It can be used by the whole family, [...]

LifeStraw filters down to an incredible, 0.2 microns in size! There are many different water filtration systems for the outdoorsman. Some require a special water bottle, others use ultraviolet light. But the LifeStraw, a water filtration straw, is the most advanced personal water filter available today. Everything is contained in a small tube with special [...]

Solio Solar Charger Batteries low? Use the sun; and the Solio Solar Charger plus battery pack. Some people go out to the woods to disconnect but for most of the world even while camping it is nice to have your electronic devices. The Solio Classic2 is one of the coolest products on the market for [...]