There’s nothing quite like a full meal cooked over a campfire. My childhood is full of memories of delicious meals from both family and Boy Scout camping trips, and grilling over hot coals and open … Read more
When it comes to camping it is best to always be prepared at night. Some of my best memories of growing up are of Scout camp, which included every boy having a flashlight, a campfire, … Read more
A good tent footprint is one of those pieces of equipment that can be easily overlooked but it can make all the difference when setting up the perfect campsite. These protective pieces of cloth are a … Read more
Hammocking isn’t necessarily a new practice as there’s a long history of hammocks being a legitimate choice when it comes to outdoor sleeping, however the modern resurgence of hammock use for camping as opposed to … Read more
Admittedly I didn’t know much about hammock camping (or “hammocking”) at all growing up. High adventure trips to northern Ontario were in isolated cabins lit by kerosene lanterns (as long as we weren’t going for … Read more
There are many outdoor topics that don’t fall under the category of “fun” or “sexy,” but which are so important that they need to be talked about. One huge example: bathroom needs at rustic campsites … Read more
Pop up privacy tents are a specialty type of outdoor tent that go by many different names. Often referred to as portable changing rooms or outdoor pop up privacy rooms/tents, there’s no denying that the … Read more
There are plenty of debates about tent camping versus hammock camping, and there’s no denying that both definitely have their pros and cons. While there are definite large groups of fans who are all about … Read more
Everyone wants a certain level of comfort when camping, even those of us who have done plenty of roughing it in our days. While the ground might feel fine once you put a sleeping bag … Read more
Tent stakes might not be a sexy outdoor topic, but if you have ever found yourself with a twisted or broken stake and a windy day, you know how important it is to make sure … Read more
Family camping can be a tricky thing sometimes. While it can seem nice to have an 8 or 10 person cabin tent, that can be a long and frustrating set up – especially when the … Read more
There’s nothing that gets my brother and I quite as excited as planning out the next big camping trip. Whether it’s from finding a random campground in the middle of nowhere (we both make an … Read more