Many a camping trip has been cancelled because of poor weather. And for most this is probably the right call. If you’re ill prepared or don’t know how to cope with wet conditions then camping can be a very miserable experience. I know this because I’ve learned the hard way. When I first began to…
Category: Pitching Tips
Having a comfortable camping trip is much more than just taking your favourite blanket. Some people see camping as something you have to endure rather than enjoy. Sleeping on hard ground, picking dirt out of your food and being plagued by bugs are all things that can put anyone off camping. Fortunately, it doesn’t have…
If you’re new to camping then you may need a little help figuring out which tent would suit you best. You may not even know all of your options but I list a few things below that you should be looking out for and a few of the most common tent shapes and what they…
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…
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…
Camping is great for getting away from the everyday worries and spending some quality time with your friends and family. When camping in the wild, we may seem like miles from anyone but you never know who is around, even in the most remote of places. Even in campground you may feel safe because of…
While out camping a few weeks ago I came across a campsite that was just perfect. It had amazing views, decent shelter and not too far from water. The only problem was it was on hard ground. So after some research I found that the best way to pitch a tent on hard ground will…