What Camping Gear can you Fly with?

When traveling by plane for a camping holiday it’s hard to know what to take and what you are allowed to fly with. I have to admit, way back when I started flying places to camp I didn’t think I would be allowed to take much at all. It turns out that I was completely…

The Benefits of Camping with Family

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…

What Clothes Should You Take For Extended Camping Trips

Camping is usually something most people do on the weekends. If you’re car camping for one or two nights then you will more than likely just take clothes that will suit your needs and something warm, just in case it gets cold a night. You probably won’t spend much time thinking about what you need….

How To Stop Slipping Off Sleeping Pad

I remember when I was a boy, my dad would take my brothers and I camping. We would all wake up in one big ball at the bottom of the tent. And again when I first started camping as an adult this was one of the biggest issues I had that would stop me from…

How To Secure Your Campsite

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…

How To Build A Firepit When Camping

Having a fire is essential for an enjoyable camping experience. It is used for heat and for cooking but having a fire also give a strange feeling of security. You know you will be ok once your fire is lit. Knowing how to build a fire pit while camping is one of the most important…

How To Keep Your Tent Warm

Camping in cold conditions brings a whole new set of challenges. There is some great equipment out there now that will keep you warm but there isn’t much advise on how to keep your tent warm. Last winter I wanted to come up with a way to keep my tent warm. I was sick of…

How to pick the perfect campsite in the wild?

While out hiking the other day I got a bit delayed on my way to my designated campsite. It was starting to get dark and I knew I wasn’t going to make it. The beauty about camping is that you can set up just about anywhere, if you know what to look for. There are…