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Dena Haines

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

She loves being outside and has hiked the Galapagos, explored the Andes Mountains, and camped and explored her province's backyard.

She also blogs about travel at Storyteller.Travel and photography at Storyteller Tech. Dena is a partner at Storyteller Media, a publishing company she started with her husband, Bryan.

Squirrels live on every continent except for Antarctica. And these resilient creatures have adapted to many climates. Do squirrels hibernate? How do they survive the cold? And what do squirrels do in the winter? Do squirrels hibernate? Of all types of squirrels (tree, ground, and flying), only some ground squirrels hibernate. The other squirrel species remain …

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Stealth camping can be a great way to save time and money. Wondering if stealth camping is legal? And if it’s safe? Let’s take a closer look at stealth camping tips and considerations. Stealth camping is camping overnight in a discreet (or undetected) way in an area not designated as a camping area. It usually …

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Bushcraft and bushcraft camping is gaining popularity. It is similar to camping but still distinct. Here’s your beginner’s guide to bushcraft camping. You’ll learn about the basics, including the tools and skills required to get started. What is Bushcraft? Bushcraft is the craft of living in the bush. Bush refers to the remote and wild country, …

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Friends food, good weather, and lots of fun: what else does your barbecue need? Well, it depends on what kind of fun you want to have at your barbeque. When it comes to children-friendly activities, you probably have some idea of games to choose from.  Planning a BBQ is easy. Invite guests. Buy food. Hope …

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There’s nothing like the great outdoors. Camping gets you out of the house, out of cell service, and away from your shower. How will you stay clean? In this post, you’ll learn how to shower when camping. To shower while camping, you can use the campground’s public showers if available. Or you can purchase a solar …

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Camping season is here! Songs and tasty snacks around the campfire will become a favorite pastime again. Roasting marshmallows for s’mores will be the go-to treat while at the campground.  But what happens when campfire smoke gets into your clothes? Get the smoke smells out with washing and non-washing procedures. Tips to get the smoke …

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Winter driving means that sometimes windows will fog up, making it extremely difficult to see the road. Here’s how to stop car windows from fogging up in winter. These ten methods range from free techniques to some low-cost products. By the end of the post, you’ll have stopped your window from fogging up. One of …

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Deer don’t migrate or have the luxury of a warm, cozy home. How do deer stay warm in the winter? Thanks to variety of adaptions and behaviors, they survive winter just fine. How do deer survive winter? Deer have adapted to live in a variety of locations and climates. Many species have some type of …

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White-tailed deer fatten up as it begins to get colder outside. This helps them throughout the colder months when food is scarce. What do deer eat in the winter? Here are the rules for feeding deer in the USA and Canada. Deer eat woody browse in the winter. This can be leaves, berries, saplings, bulbs, …

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