Most new campers don’t realise that tents can get pretty hot during the day. So much so, that you won’t want to go into them. Even in to evening the heat can linger, making it hard to sleep. So what is one to do? Well you could get a one season tent that is basically…
Category: Beginners Guide
Being able to cook is a great skill to have but being able to cook outdoors on a campfire is a different matter entirely. The truth is that there is not one way that is best for campfire cooking. It will depend on where you’re cooking, what you’re cooking and how many you’re cooking for….
If you really want to get to know your family then go camping with them. When all is quiet at the end of the day and you are all sitting around the campfire chatting you will find out things about your loved ones that you never knew. This is because you don’t have the normal…
When you’re planning a trip into backcountry the number one thing that will stop you from hiking further is the gear you take with you. Unlike car camping where you can take just about anything that will fit into your car, having a light backpack is essential for enjoying a long hike to you destination….
Camping is about getting out into the great outdoors and getting away from your everyday problems. The last thing I want to do is to take lots of electronics with me so that I can be in continuous contact with people back home. You can have your head stuck to a screen when you’re at…
Camping in itself can be a very enjoyable experience. You’re brought back to basics which can be a welcome change from our busy high tech lives. However, after you camp a few times you might begin to wonder if there is anything to do that can enhance the experience. To make more memories. You will…
Fire is an essential part of camping. It not only keeps you warm and cooks your food but it can also make the campsite feel more homely. It’s not hard to light a fire as long as you know the correct way of doing it. Matches are my prefered way for starting fires. I keep…
GPS has become the most reliable and easiest way to find your way around while hiking in the wild. Some GPS units even give a layout of the land ahead so that you can adjust course if needed. They are a great piece of kit but what happens when things start to go wrong. They…
When I first started camping I didn’t even know about using a tarp under my tent. When I did hear it I was still unconvinced that having one would be any benefit. But I was curious. So after trying a tarp under my tent I was surprised that it did have some benefits. Not anything…
We live in a busy world. We all work or have school and in the evenings most of us sit in front of our tv or mobile phones. How much of your time is actually spent interacting with your family? How many times have your kids asked you to play but you were too tired…