One of our favorite things to do is introduce people to fishing. The look on their face when the bobber goes down is priceless, and if they are lucky enough to catch a few fish, they’re likely hooked for a lifetime. On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip to New York, we had a chance [...]
How to Choose Binoculars A good pair of binoculars should be part of every hiker’s kit. They can allow you to get a better look at the wildlife, or to zoom in on natural features like waterfalls and cliffs, which may not be safe to approach. For bird watchers and hunters, binoculars are practically mandatory. [...]
Do I need a bear canister? That’s a good question. When you’re camping in bear country, it’s important to remember that bears have a strong sense of smell. Scratch that. Bears have a very strong sense of smell, about equivalent to that of a bloodhound. Did you ever watch a police procedural where the detectives [...]
Here’s something that I’ve noticed over the past few years: I don’t usually need a large knife for most camp tasks. I’m usually cutting rope, carving a marshmallow stick, or opening a package of hotdogs. In all of these cases, a smaller two to three-inch blade works great. I also want it to be accessible, [...]
New Fishing Reel helps bring in an 88-Pound Catfish The audio is a little muffled since the two anglers are facing away from the camera, and some of the language is definitely not meant for sensitive ears, but we’ve all said a few of these phrases throughout our fishing days. http://gty.im/946252698 The little dance she [...]
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 certain conditions, where an open fire is simply not possible. [...]
Can Bike Racks Go On Any Car? If you want to take your bike on vacation, or even on a day trip to a nearby park, you’ll need to have some way of getting it from point A to point B. Now, if you’re an experienced long-distance cyclist, you may just view this as an [...]
Can Bike Racks Go On Any Car? If you want to take your bike on vacation, or even on a day trip to a nearby park, you’ll need to have some way of getting it from point A to point B. Now, if you’re an experienced long-distance cyclist, you may just view this as an [...]
Whether you’re hiking in the swamps of Florida, the hills of the Northeast, the mountains and deserts of the West, or the cold tundra of Alaska, you may encounter one of the dangerous animals in North America. And while everyone loves the joy of spotting a squirrel or the awe of encountering a bull elk, [...]
According to a recent study, 40 million US adults currently suffer from anxiety. That’s almost 15 percent of the adult population. With this many people suffering from anxiety, it’s no surprise that many are turning to the great outdoors as a source of relief. So, can camping help anxiety? Yes, and we’re about to talk [...]
