Don’t be afraid of a little snow on the ground when it comes to camping and campfire making. While the elements can sometimes make it a bit harder to get a spark going, the principles of campfire creation are the same regardless of the season, [...]
Can Camping Stoves Be Used Indoors? A camp stove is a near-necessity for surviving in the wilderness. It’s lighter than an open fire grill, it’s more reliable, and it doesn’t require you to light a large, open fire. It’s also possible to use indoors, under [...]
Don’t stop camping when temperatures drop! Winter car camping is an amazing way to access untouched terrain as a backcountry skier or snowshoer, jump on the first ski chair (many ski resorts allow you to overnight camp in the parking lot!) or visit a favorite [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Batoning wood with a knife is a great way to make kindling at the campsite. Before I talk about how to do it, let me first talk about when you would not want to baton wood. It is not meant for splitting firewood. If you [...]
Teepee camping is something that I’ve been curious about for many years. I’ve always been attracted to the simplicity of the structure. They’re uncomplicated, but when set up correctly they’re incredibly robust and spacious inside. When you peruse the internet, you’ll see plenty of glamping [...]
Collecting and storing pinecones is a practical source of tinder for fire starting whether for camping, the backyard fire pit, a woodstove for cooking, or the fireplace at the cabin or home. You can ensure they light quickly and spice things up a bit by [...]
Choosing Between Charcoal Briquettes and Lump Charcoal In the foodie world – in which many campers reside, at least, some of the time – the battle rages between charcoal briquettes and lump charcoal as the fuel source of choice for grilling and barbecuing. Every backyard [...]
Some of the biggest differences between fishing still waters like lakes and ponds and flowing waters like rivers, streams, and creeks are locations where you’ll most likely find the fish. In flowing waters, fish frequently seek out places where they can get a break from [...]
Don’t be afraid of a little snow on the ground when it comes to camping and campfire making. While the elements can sometimes make [...]
Can Camping Stoves Be Used Indoors? A camp stove is a near-necessity for surviving in the wilderness. It’s lighter than an open fire grill, [...]
Don’t stop camping when temperatures drop! Winter car camping is an amazing way to access untouched terrain as a backcountry skier or snowshoer, jump [...]
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 [...]
The right way to lay in a hammock I love hammocks. They’re portable, easy to use, and comfortable – that is, if you use [...]
Batoning wood with a knife is a great way to make kindling at the campsite. Before I talk about how to do it, let [...]
Teepee camping is something that I’ve been curious about for many years. I’ve always been attracted to the simplicity of the structure. They’re uncomplicated, [...]
Collecting and storing pinecones is a practical source of tinder for fire starting whether for camping, the backyard fire pit, a woodstove for cooking, [...]
Choosing Between Charcoal Briquettes and Lump Charcoal In the foodie world – in which many campers reside, at least, some of the time – [...]
Some of the biggest differences between fishing still waters like lakes and ponds and flowing waters like rivers, streams, and creeks are locations where [...]
