Camping chairs are a must-have for any outdoor adventure, providing a comfortable place to rest and relax after a day of hiking, fishing, or exploring. However, storing camping chairs can be a challenge, especially if you have limited space or are not sure how to keep them in good condition. Properly storing your camping chairs is essential to ensure their longevity and comfort for your next outdoor excursion.
Are you struggling to choose between a rain jacket with core vents or pit vents? In this article, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of each, and when to choose one over the other. Whether you’re embarking on a high-intensity adventure or braving cooler conditions, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out which rain jacket style is right for you.
When you are out camping, particularly if you are camping with your family or a group of friends, the concept of roughing it goes by the wayside and it is time to glamp. Break out the string light, fire up the projector for watching a movie, and the blender to make some drinks. Of course, […]
The BearVault BV450-Jaunt is the perfect bear canister for weekend trips or solo excursions lasting 3-4 days. Its compact design allows it to fit in smaller packs, yet it still offers ample space to store a sufficient amount of food. This bear canister not only keeps your food safe, but also helps protect bears and […]
If you have done much hiking in the summer, you know how unpleasant it is to take a big swig of lukewarm water from your water bottle when you are already hot and sweaty. You want a sip of some nice cold water, but how do you keep your water cold when you are hiking […]
My review of the Osprey Transporter 95 duffel bag along with some updates from previous versions and reviews. I wound up doing this review of the Osprey Transporter 95 duffel bag because I was headed to Roatan on a diving trip and needed a heavy duty dive bag that would handle the rigors of 4 […]
You can outfit your pack for a day hike strictly off of Amazon. Quite honestly the prices are pretty good, and the delivery times are great. You won’t always find super-specialized day hiking gear on Amazon, but you will find all the essentials for day hiking on Amazon that you really need. Setting out for a day […]
Coffee while camping is just a given. Waking up on a cool Fall morning and watching the sunrise, while sipping a cup of hot coffee is just magical. How you make your coffee though is open to a lot of debate. When I’m backpacking, I’ll use either my pour-over coffee maker or my favorite instant, […]
No one likes ticks, and while they are tiny, they are a more significant overall threat to hikers and backpackers than any bear or cougar. Ticks carry some nasty diseases including one that can make you allergic to meat. One way to prevent tick bites is to keep them off your ankles and legs with […]
Picking a Bear Can When you first start looking at bear cans, it can be a bit daunting. What size, what weight, what shape, so many questions. To help with this, I’ve put together this list of the primary bear-resistant containers on the market right now. You will want to consider how long you plan […]