If you’re heading out on a camping trip, it can be a tough decision. Which is better: hammock vs tent? Hammocks are better than tents. They are lighter, set up quickly, are more comfortable, and allow more versatile campsites. And because they don’t touch the ground, hammocks impact the environment less (Leave No Trace). Hammock…
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,…
When camping trip, hot water makes everything better. Hot coffee, hot showers, and clean dishes. But boiling water is also important for killing unwanted bacteria and viruses. Heating water makes it an unsustainable living condition for possible viruses and parasites. Here’s how to boil water while camping. You can boil water over a campfire. You…
Planning an outdoor event or a camping trip? How will you keep your food cold (and safe)? How long does ice last in a cooler? Here are 4 types compared, with water and dry ice time frames. Plus five tips for extending how long ice lasts. Ice in a cooler will last from 12 hours…
When do you need to ground your generator? You don’t want to start a fire or shock someone. In this guide, you’ll learn when you need to ground your generator, according to experts. And how to ground a generator when camping. To ground your generator while camping, you’ll need a few supplies: an 8-ft copper…
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…
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…
Camping is one of summertime’s great pleasures. Nothing beats the taste of simple meals cooked outdoors after a long day in nature, but the last thing you want to do after you finish dinner is struggle through the clean-up process! Here’s how to wash dishes while camping. Bring the necessary supplies, clean the work area,…
Curious how insects survive cold weather? Where do bugs go in the winter? In this post, you’ll learn the 4 cold-weather survival methods. Plus where 7 specific bugs (spiders, bees, wasps, butterflies, mosquitoes, and fleas) go in the winter. Bugs have four options when winter comes: migrate to a warmer location, go into diapause (a…
So you’re trying to plan your camping trip and you’ve come across some walk-up camping sites. But what is walk up camping? In this post, you’ll learn what it is, plus 12 tips to help you get a site. Guide to Walk Up Camping So, what is walk up camping? Is it the same as…