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Plan Your Next Outdoor Adventure!

On GudGear, you’ll learn outdoor skills like navigation, making campfires, avoiding ticks and bears, and managing water while hiking.

Plus, we cover everything RV. You’ll learn about maintenance, repair, heating, winterizing, generators, and more.

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Welcome to GudGear!

GudGear Covers the Outdoors!

We’re Bryan and Dena, and we love being outdoors. Join us as we share the best tips and resources for your next outdoor adventure!

You’ll discover the best camping gear on GudGear.

Learn about the RVing, hiking guides, using trail cameras, making campfires, and much more.

Why Trust GudGear?

We’ve been camping since we were kids.

Over the years, we’ve owned and rented RVs and gone camping in tents and hammocks countless times. We’ve also explored Canada and parts of South America, where we lived for 6 years.

GudGear is a trusted source and has been featured in many notable publications, including Motor Biscuit, Buzzfeed, The Dyrt, the University of Illinois, The Wandering RV, Campark, and Research Gate.

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For Your Next Adventure

Here are our main site sections: rv living, outdoor skills, camping gear, winter camping, trail cameras, and campfire skills.

How to Use a Trail Camera: Choose, Use, Troubleshoot (13 Guides)

See All Guides How to Use a Trail Camera: Choose, Use, Troubleshoot (13 Guides)
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Outdoor Skills: Tenting, Insects, Campfire Cooking, Water

See All Guides Outdoor Skills: Tenting, Insects, Campfire Cooking, Water
camping hiking gear

Camping & Hiking Gear: Stay Safe, Sleep Well, Return Happy

See All Guides Camping & Hiking Gear: Stay Safe, Sleep Well, Return Happy
rv living

RV Living: Camper Skills, Tips, Hacks, and Gear

See All Guides RV Living: Camper Skills, Tips, Hacks, and Gear
winter camping

Winter Camping Guide (Hammocks, Tents, Heaters)

See All Guides Winter Camping Guide (Hammocks, Tents, Heaters)
campfire skills

Campfire Fun: How to Build, Cook, Sing, Play (Campers Guide)

See All Guides Campfire Fun: How to Build, Cook, Sing, Play (Campers Guide)

Looking for more? Here are all our guides.

Outdoor Skills

Make your next outdoor adventure a little smoother with these tips and skills.

Learn how to set up a tent (in the rain), have safe water, and start a great campfire. You’ll also learn how to cook on a campfire, avoid ticks and bears, and even use a compass.

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Hammock vs Tent: 11 Reasons Hammocks Are Better for Camping

what is bushcraft

What is Bushcraft? 13 Skills/Tools for Bushcraft Camping Guide

how to boil water while camping

How to Boil Water While Camping: 13 Easy, Safe Ways

RV Living

Traveling in an RV is one of the best ways to see the country.

Learn basic and advanced skills for traveling in an RV. Whether you’re going for a weekend or a year, these skills will make things go smoother.

propane tank capacity

Propane Tank Capacity Guide (All Sizes) Gallons, Weight

what is stealth camping

Stealth Camping Guide: 14 Factors to a Safe Stealth Trip

how to heat an rv without propane

How to Heat an RV Without Propane: 8 Toasty Tips

Winter Camping

Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside. In these winter camping guides, you’ll learn how to stay warm, safe, and happy in the great (cold) outdoors.

Topics include winter camping in hammocks, tents, making a winter campfire, insulating a tent, and the best winter camping tents.

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How to Get Rid of Raccoons Under Deck: 6 Humane Methods

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Do Racoons Hibernate in the Winter? 3 Ways They Survive the Cold

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Do Bats Hibernate in the Winter? 3 Ways Bats Handle Cold Temperatures

Campfire Fun

The campfire is the center of every camping trip. In this guide, you’ll learn how to make the best campfire (6 methods), how to cook on it, make coffee, s’mores, and some fun games and campfire songs.

how to start a fire without matches

How to Start a Fire Without Matches (or Lighter) 16 Ways

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42 BBQ Games for Adults: Outdoor Party Ideas (Family Friendly)

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How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Clothes: 9 Camper Tips

Camping Gear

You’ll need some gear if you’re heading out on a camping trip. Here is our selection of the best gear for outdoor adventures.

Learn about the best tents, tarps, cooking gear, and camping hammocks. Discover our picks for the best hiking shoes, clothes, and survival tools.

are propane heaters safe in a tent

Are Propane Heaters Safe in a Tent? (4 Factors) 7 Safety Tips

best travel water filter

7 Best Travel Water Filters & Purifiers (8 Factors Compared)

RV gadgets

6 Must-Have RV Gadgets and Gizmos for Full Time RVers

Check out our recent posts and all our outdoor guides and tutorials.

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GudGear covers the best of outdoor adventures. You'll learn about RVing, hiking, winter camping, making great campfires, and much more.

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We are in Antigonish, a beautiful university town on Nova Scotia’s Northumberland shore.

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