Common sense is anyone’s best guide for the first step in how to dress for camping. But there are some specifics that will help inform you how to exercise that common sense.
First, consider the season and climate for your site. It’s obvious to say that if you want to camp in New Hampshire in the [...]

Older sleeping bags were little more than a cotton and wool blanket folded over and fitted with a zipper. Modern sleeping bags have benefited from a dozen advances in materials science and ergonomic design, not to mention thousands of (night) hours of field testing.
Almost all have a nylon shell, but that doesn’t mean they’re all [...]

One of the great joys of camping is experiencing the outdoors – fresh air, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet. But there are advantages to modern civilization, too, and not all of them have to be left behind. Cooking, lighting and powering cell phones, GPS units and other devices all require some kind of power.
Most power [...]

Not having every comfort of home is part of the camping experience – and a very pleasurable part, as you test your hardiness while enjoying the outdoors. But even primitive man had fire, both for cooking and for providing needed heat on those chilly nights.
Some campsites don’t allow fires in pits, some don’t allow them [...]

Garmin is the market leader in Global Positioning System receivers, but they’re not the only manufacturer. Magellan, Lowrance and others make good units, too. With so many manufacturers and models to choose from what should you look for?
Naturally, the answer depends on what you intend to do with it.
The basic purpose of a GPS unit [...]

With all the hustle and bustle of school and work, a camping trip is a fantastic way for families to bond. The fond memories of spending time around the campfire, exchanging stories, sharing laughter and joyfully singing.

But planning any trip can be filled with stress. The concern of having to budget might come up while planning the trip. Who should be included, use a camper or a tent or an RV, the size and type of tent to be used, to buy or not to buy and the list goes on!

Choosing the right camping gear is the best way to avoid ruining the whole trip.

An average sized adult will be comfortable with a 30 square foott area. This would mean that the ideal size for two…