Going out into the great outdoors is an incredible experience. Nothing beats the feeling of curling up inside your Sleeping bag, laying down close to the earth and looking up at a starry night sky. But sometimes our sleeping bags aren’t warm enough that we end up freezing cold at night. Other times, we get dirty from hiking, … Read more
Air mattresses are a great camping accessory for those who want to experience camping fun but aren’t keen on sleeping on the hard ground. Keep in mind that air mattresses really do lose some air by themselves over time. Sometimes cold air contracts inside the mattress and makes it softer. However, air mattresses shouldn’t lose nearly … Read more
Are you planning on going ultralight for your next camping trip? Well, it might be time to ditch that big tent of yours and go for a DIY tarp tent instead. My husband and I tried out the tarp tent years ago before we had our sons when we decided to go on an ultralight, multi-day hike. It’s … Read more
Your sleeping bags are camping essentials. You’ll sit on them, lie down on them, and sleep in them throughout your camping trip. It’s like a home unto itself! And like your home, your sleeping bag needs some periodic cleaning. Often, if you treat your sleeping bag right, it will only ever need minor spot-cleaning. Spot-cleaning … Read more
Hammock camping is a great way to enjoy and experience nature. Usually, when you think of camping, you visualize a tent and a sleeping bag. But if you’re looking for a new and different kind of experience, you can try a hammock. Although hammocks can be quite a tricky thing to set up, oftentimes, they need practice along with the … Read more
There are so many things to love about camping – from being part of nature and the great outdoors, getting a chance to spending quality time with friends and loved ones, to having the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and the daily grind. But there are also some things I … Read more
I’d be lying if I said it were easy for me to stay in shape when I travel. Whether I’m traveling for work or jetting off to another country for pleasure, adapting healthy practices to stay fit can be a struggle. There are times when I feel unmotivated, circumstances that make it near impossible to … Read more
Camping is a great way to escape the city life. But during the winter season, the cold weather can put a damper on your outdoor adventure. Keep your winter camping trip warm and cozy! I’ve got some tips I’ve put together on how to stay warm in a tent. I love the outdoors, and I … Read more
Are you planning for your first camp? I am 101% sure you are highly excited about it. It is also possible that you are reading this article because you want to improve your previous camping experience. Perhaps, you realized the importance of knowing how to keep a tent cool. Well, if that is the case, … Read more
There’s a plethora of information on hiking available. We read about it in books, blogs, news stories. Yet there are a number of common myths that are often associated with hiking—myths that could use some debunking. So let’s set the record and put these fallacies to rest once and for all. Here we dispel 10 … Read more
You’ve made the big commitment and will be embarking on your first multi-day backpacking adventure. You took care of the hardest step, deciding to go, now it is time to get your backpacking essentials in order. You may have a closet full of gear, but are lacking an understanding on the basics of backpacking—what is … Read more
Camping is a wonderful way to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the serene offerings of nature. Unless you’re with kids. Not that we have anything against kids. We adore kids. However, kids on a camping trip can be as horrifying as it sounds, at least if you’re not … Read more
In today’s post, we are going to talk about an excellent way to take a break from the general monotony: Backpacking! If there is one thing that you need to check off your bucket list right away, backpacking needs to be it. It exposes you to the incredible outdoors, making for a memorable time. The … Read more
Hiking is all fun and games until you realize that you’ve dressed completely wrong for the occasion. This is a problem that most hikers face. Just like any other event, hiking requires practical and effective clothing. Introducing; Layering! Layering Clothing is a vital aspect of hiking. Whether it’s summer, monsoon, or a winter hike, as … Read more