When you go camping and spend all day outdoors, you quickly find that you burn up plenty of energy, so when it comes time to whip up a quick meal at the end of the day, you want a meal that’s both delicious and nutritious. This guide on easy campfire […]
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Outdoor Dutch Oven Recipes
If you’ve ever used a Dutch oven before, then you know it’s one of the most versatile pieces of cooking equipment you can own. In fact, it allows you to bake, fry, simmer, steam, sauté, and boil, so it’s definitely an important piece of camping gear. If you don’t want […]
How to Set Up a Tent in Windy Conditions
When you plan out a camping trip, you often picture beautiful clear skies, calm weather, and plenty of sunshine. But Mother Nature often has other plans in mind, which is why it’s important that you know how to set up a tent in windy conditions, otherwise, you’ll find yourself stuck […]
How to Clean a Camping Stove at the End of the Season
A hot meal is exactly what you need when you’re camping in the backcountry, especially after a long day of hiking and exploring. Since a camp stove is such an important piece of gear, you need to learn how to clean a camping stove, so you can store it properly […]
How to Clean a Tent Before and After a Camping Trip
If it’s not time to head out for your next camping trip just yet, then now is the perfect time to learn how to clean a tent and get your gear ready for the season. Tents are an essential piece of camping gear that most hikers and campers use, whether […]
How to Take Care of Your Hiking Boots
While hiking boots are designed for heavy-duty use and handle rough and muddy trails in stride, learning how to take care of your hiking boots is still important, since proper care can lengthen their lifespan. If you clean them regularly, you can get several years out of them and reduce […]
How to Waterproof a Tent: Preparing for Camping Season
Learning how to waterproof a tent may seem unnecessary, since many tents come with some type of waterproof coating, however, over time, even a top of the line tent will struggle with keeping the rain out. This is because the tent’s waterproof coating will degrade over time, losing its effectiveness […]
How to Start a Campfire
In this guide, I’ll go over how to start a campfire in a number of ways, while also including information regarding structure types, what kind of wood you should use, ways you can keep a fire burning all night long, and important safety tips. There are many ways to make […]
How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
Learning how to wash a sleeping bag properly will significantly extend its lifespan, while preventing mildew growth and mold. Regardless of whether your bag includes goose down filler or synthetic filler, a bag should be washed at the end of the season if it gets soaked or dirty, to keep […]