Planning to cook over your campfire? Nice. But how hot is a campfire? In this post, you’ll learn the average temperature of a campfire and how to cook like a chef while camping. How hot is a campfire? (Jump to the answer) How Hot is a Campfire?  Chef’s Guide to Campfire Cooking Toasting marshmallows, roasting hotdogs, […]

Poorly staked tents are one of the most common camping fails. It will take the fun out of your trip in just one windstorm. In this post, you’ll learn how to stake a tent with beginner and pro tips. More reading: Guide to Setting Up a Tent in the Rain How to Stake a Tent […]

Want to swim further, with less effort? Sounds like you need a pair of fins. In this post, you’ll learn how to choose the best snorkeling fins. Our buyers guide will sort out the 3 types of fins and help you get the best fit. Want to capture your snorkeling adventure? Check out this GoPro […]

Ah, campfire s’mores. Is there anything more typical for a family campfire than making s’mores? In this post, you’ll learn how to make the classic s’mores recipe – plus 6 pretty incredible variations. How to Make Campfire S’mores: Classic Recipe (and 6 delicious variations) Nothing makes life long memories and says sun drenched summers in […]

So you’re going camping. How hard can it be? It’s just living outside. In a nylon bag. Doing things you haven’t done for years. And then it begins. One camping fail. Then another. Soon, your camping fails are featured on AFV, Fail Army and the local news. Here are the best camping fails I could […]

As technology improves and prices come down, binoculars are increasingly popular for hikers and birders. Learn about the best compact binoculars in this post. Before you head out on your hike, you need to decide on which binocular model you’ll choose. I include a guide (with videos) that explains the basic factors to consider when sorting […]

If you’re going hiking with kids, you probably have a few questions. How can I make it fun for them? What should I pack for the hike? How can I keep them safe? In this post, you’ll learn tips and tricks for a successful hike with toddlers and children. 24 Tips for Hiking With Kids […]

In this GoPro hiking guide, you’ll learn about the best settings, mounts / accessories, and composition / storytelling skills and tips you need to shoot compelling footage of your hiking adventures. GoPro cameras are perfect for hikers – they are lightweight, waterproof (and shockproof – you know you’ll drop it) and shoot in 4K video. GoPro […]

You want to get outside, wake up to the sounds of nature, and make some good coffee, right?! Well, you’ll love this post, it’s all about how to make coffee while camping. Learn more about How to start a campfire (6 fire types, tips & gear). How to Make Coffee While Camping: 9 Methods Although […]