Cooking outdoors requires the right heat source and the correct cookware. In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose the best camping cookware for your trip (6 factors). I also include cooking tips, accessories, and safety gear. Best Camping Cookware for Hikers and Campers: Buyers Guide You’re about to go on a hiking adventure. So, [...]
So you’re going camping and need to avoid eating raw meat and drinking cold coffee? Lol, perfect! In this guide to the best camping stoves, you’ll learn about six factors to consider when buying a camp stove, the pros and cons of tabletop, and freestanding stoves. We also share our picks for the best camp [...]
Making a campfire isn’t super hard. Here are 6 easy methods. But making a fire in the snow is something else. In this post, you’ll learn how to build the best winter campfire – and cook on it like a boss. How to Build the Best Winter Campfire Watch on YouTube There’s nothing like sitting [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
First time camping? Here’s what you need to know about choosing and packing the right food for hiking and camping. It isn’t hard, but it can be confusing. Here’s how to choose healthy food that fits your camping plans: either from a fixed site or on a long hike. How to Choose & Pack Food [...]
Planning a camping trip and want to keep your food nice and cold? In this post, you’ll learn how to keep food cold when camping. I include 9 tips to keep your cooler cold for longer, 5 food safety tips and 4 of the best camping coolers available. Having cold camping food means that you’ll eat [...]
Planning on thru hiking the Appalachian Trail? Here’s what you need to know about thru hiking food. In this post, you’ll learn about resupply, hiker friendly towns, and ideas for meals and snacks. Guide to Appalachian Trail Thru Hiking Food If you are dreaming about hiking the Appalachian Trail from one end to the other, one of [...]
Welcome to GudGear!
Hi! We’re Bryan and Dena and we LOVE to be outdoors. We’re travel bloggers and amateur photographers.
Join us as we share the best tips and resources for your next outdoor adventure!
Outdoor skills: Learn about navigation skills, tick facts, hammock camping, bear avoidance, and how to manage water while hiking.
Winter camping: Love to be outdoors in subzero weather? Here are some winter camping, and hiking tips. We also covered how to build the best winter campfire, insulate your tent, go winter hammock camping. Our huge buyers guide to winter camping tents will help you choose the best tent for your trip. No matter what tent you choose, you’ll need a tent heater this winter.
And not to be overlooked, here’s how to make coffee while camping.
