Is Youtuber Shugemery a little crazy? Probably. Does he know what he’s doing when it comes to winter camping? Absolutely. He’s a veteran hammock camper that has been sharing tips on Youtube since 2008. He’s inspired many people to dig their hammock out of the camp box in February and try their hand at surviving [...]
Nature lovers often think of winter as the off-season. You don’t play football in May, and you don’t go hiking in December. But what if we told you that winter can be the best time of year to visit some of America’s most iconic national parks? Winter makes hot locations more bearable, humid locations less [...]
2019 is coming to a close, and it’s time for us to talk about our favorite gear! Like every outdoor media platform, we work with brands to create sponsored content throughout the year. It helps us keep the lights on, and it’s a great way to introduce you to new products. Gear Of The Year [...]
When you’re deep in the woods, it’s important to find yourself the right stove. After all, no camping experience is complete without sharing a good meal with your friends. And no good meal is possible without a reliable stove that’s capable of throwing off enough heat to prepare your food quickly and efficiently. Today, we’re [...]
Our biggest gear giveaway of the year is BACK! Calling all campers! We have a great lineup this year and we’ll be giving the entire prize package to ONE camper every week for ten weeks! Boom! From knives to chairs to outdoor ovens, we will truly Amp Your Camp for 2019. This week we’re featuring [...]
How to Insulate a Tent For Winter Camping So how do you keep warm when you’re camping on a cold, winter night? Here are a few tips for staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Clear the Ground First Before you even pitch your tent, the ground you choose will play an important role in determining your [...]
Why wouldn’t you add a treasure hunt to your hike? Geocaching is a strange phenomenon. There are over three million geocaches hidden in 191 countries on all seven continents, yet I still meet people who have never heard of it. So, what is it? Geocaching finds its roots in something called letterboxing, which started in [...]
One of the most common questions I get is, “what’s the easiest way to start a fire?” There are several common ways to get a fire started at camp, but before I share my favorite, let’s talk about tinder and kindling first. The longer your tinder burns, the less you have to worry about kindling. [...]
The right way to lay in a hammock I love hammocks. They’re portable, easy to use, and comfortable – that is, if you use them correctly. When someone says that hammocks aren’t comfortable, it’s because they aren’t using them the right way. “But it’s simple right? Just hang it up and hop in? Right?” Wrong. [...]
