Beaches, dunes, and desert floors offer some amazingly unique experiences for campers, but they also have that one thing you’ll carry with you for days after you come home: sand. Like the stars in a smog-free sky, grains of sand are countless, small, and significantly more noticeable when a lot are concentrated in one area. Here are 15 tips for… Read more →
Many camping spots throughout the world are going to be considered bear country. Whether or not you actually run into a bear is not up to luck, but up to you. And what you do when you do find a bear is most certainly up to you. So, if you are going to do any camping in bear country, which… Read more →
Knowing the ins and outs of knots is a lot more important that you’d initially think. A knot used correctly is one of the most important tools you have at your disposal, making difficult or dangerous situations easier and safer. All you need is the right know-how and a little patience and you’ll be on your way to a better… Read more →
Camping means roughing it. Doing the most from the least. But with a little bit of thinking that doesn’t mean we must completely forgo everything we consider advanced. Pizzas are not only easy to do at a campsite, but they are delicious. To make this as easy as possible we want to do as much as we can in advanced… Read more →
There are few more enjoyable parts of a camping trip than sitting around in the warmth of the fire after the sun has gone down, laughing and snacking on a sweet treat with your friends. Of course s’mores are the quintessential camp dessert, but if you’re avid camper there’s a good chance that you’ve already consumed enough marshmallows and graham… Read more →
In a world of extreme sports, hiking may seem like a rather tame activity. If that’s your perspective, perhaps these 10 hikes will change your mind. From sheer mountainsides to broiling desert canyons, these dangerous trails regularly test the mettle of the most hardened outdoor enthusiasts and leave many breathless—sometimes permanently. 1. Angel’s Landing: Zion National Park, Utah This wickedly… Read more →
So you took a hike for your first date and really hit it off. After you got engaged on a scenic overlook, you both knew what was in store: saying “I do” to a camping wedding. Camping can be a great way to celebrate your love and commitment to someone. Extending that celebration overnight or even a couple of nights… Read more →
There’s nothing quite as enchanting as time spent in the great outdoors, but every time you pack up your supplies to visit a new campground or to hike a new trail, remember the outdoorsmen who made the experience possible. These famous men played an important role in conservation, survivalism and the naturalist philosophy, building a rich outdoor inheritance through their… Read more →
A weekend campsite is far from a Fashion Week runway, but just because you’re surrounded by dirt, bugs, and the unfiltered elements doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care about what to wear. In fact, all the mud and mosquitoes make your wardrobe selection particularly important. Camping demands clothes that do double or triple duty, protecting exposed skin from sunburn and hungry… Read more →
Perhaps the best tip for making camping way easier is to go with the flow. Don’t take it too seriously. You can plan all you want, but remember that this is nature you’re dealing with. You can’t control the wind or the bugs, so just accept that there will be some bumps—metaphorical and literal alike—along the way. Only when you… Read more →
