A crackling fire is a nostalgic part of any camping trip. Part of that process is of course gathering firewood, which can be a pain. Unless you are in an organized campground that provides firewood, this means scavenging the local area for firewood and hauling it back to your campsite. You could go out and […]
I like my coffee in the morning, even when I’m camping. The question is, what is the best coffee creamer for camping. I’ve tried several solutions and one that makes an acceptable back-woods coffee creamer is Laird Superfood Creamer. First some words on what Laird Superfood Creamer is, if it is good for you, and […]
One thing I love when I roll out on adventures is sitting around a fire and either just listening to the world around me or drinking and BSing with friends. The problem is that some of the places I pull Leif the Adventure Van up to don’t have fire pits, or have them in places […]
As a big guy that sleeps on his front and loves to camp, I’m well aware that finding a sleeping pad that is comfortable for stomach sleepers can be a challenge. After some research, here is what I learned from other campers that share this problem of being comfortable at night sleeping on something other […]
When you go camping, do you really need a tent? Is it safe to sleep outside without one? Why is it that a micro-thin piece of fabric makes us feel so much more secure than just sleeping on the ground? The fact is that by and large, you are just as safe sleeping outside without […]
Car camping in the rain can be a fun adventure. The secret to camping in the rain and having fun is in being prepared and having the right equipment. Three months out of the year, going camping means risking getting rained on. Particularly here in the PNW, if you aren’t willing to risk the rain […]
There are some super simple trick that you can use when you take the family camping that makes the whole experience a little easier and a whole lot more fun. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. More Information An old coffee can keeps […]