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Bryan Haines

Bryan Haines is a co-founder and blogger on GudGear - and is working to make it the best resource for outdoor gear and guides.

He loves the outdoors and has hiked the Andes, kayaked the Galapagos, and biked and camped around Nova Scotia, Canada.

He is a travel blogger at Storyteller Travel and blogs about photography at Storyteller Tech. He is also co-founder of Storyteller Media, a company he started with his wife, Dena.

Animal lovers and hunters love trail cameras for viewing and determining animal routines and feeding spots. But deer can be easily spooked by sounds or flashing lights. And because many trail cameras use a flash and make an audible click whenever it takes photos, many wonder if they are doing more harm than good. Trail …

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Having video surveillance of your property provides extra peace of mind. But home security systems can be expensive. And most are complicated to set up. Here’s how to use a trail camera for security – either at your home or another property. Trail cameras can be great for home security. They are motion-sensing, have night …

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Sometimes we go camping when it’s cold outside. What’s the best way to heat a camper during colder months? While your RV’s propane furnace is a great heating method, what are good heating alternatives? Here’s how to heat an RV without propane: Use electric heaters (space, infrared, oil-filled), wood, or kerosene heaters. Plus you can …

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Inflating your RV tires is probably pretty comfortable. But what if you’ve overinflated a tire? There are two ways to let the air out of your tires, without damaging your tires or being worried about bodily harm. In this guide, you’ll learn how to let air out of a tire – safely and efficiently. You …

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Ready to hit the road for an RV adventure? Don’t forget to check proper tire inflation. RV tire pressure affects safety, tire life, and fuel efficiency.  In this guide, you’ll learn about proper RV tire pressure, how to maintain it, tips for dealing with low tire pressure, and keeping your tires in pristine condition when …

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Draining the fresh water tank on your RV is an important step. It helps keep water safe and manages weight when traveling between campgrounds. Here’s how to drain RV fresh water tank. Here’s how to drain fresh water tank on RV: locate the low-point drain, turn off water heater and water pump, open all taps and valves, …

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If you need a new toilet seat for your RV, you might want to use a regular toilet seat. It will improve comfort and aesthetics. But will a regular toilet seat fit an RV toilet? Sometimes you can use a regular toilet seat in your RV. But this isn’t common. Most RV toilets are smaller …

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RV black tanks hold waste and toilet paper, but they become clogged with debris that builds up with use. A clogged black tank can cause unpleasant odors, leaks, and even system damage. To unclog an RV black water tank: use specialized enzyme-based black tank cleaners, a black tank wand, and a plumbing snake. You can …

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There are many ways to build a campfire. But do you know how to start a fire without matches? To start a fire without a lighter or matches, you can try: sparks, friction, solar, chemicals, fire carrying, or finding fire. Each fire-starting method can be executed in a number of ways. Some include tools and …

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