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Essential clothing and shoes for hiking

The first thing on your list when going on a backpacking trip is to leave information with a friend or family member. If you don’t arrive back at the designated time and date, they need to call someone to go and find you! Think of the latest news stories – lost and presumed dead ...

How to Enjoy a Camp Fire During a Fire Ban

Whether in your backyard or deep in the wilderness, there is nothing quite like the feeling of a real fire. Not only does a fire provide warmth, but it also provides light for safety and a means to cook your dinner if desired. But, if you live in an area that gets particularly dry ...

Different Types of Camping Tents – Part 2

Tents are categorized in three main ways: season, capacity, and use. Finding the right tent involves selecting the right features from each category. SEASON The category “season” is used to describe the time of year the tent will be useful. Rather than using summer, fall, etc., tents are described as two, three, or four ...

Tips to Buying Camp Stoves

Just because you are out in the wilderness doesn’t mean you can’t prepare delicious meals. A camping stove is a very important tool in creating a great camp meal, but it doesn’t necessarily have to weigh down your back. There are several different factors to keep in mind when purchasing a camping stove. Here ...

Caring for your Camping Stove

For camping equipment to last long, they should be handled well. Camping stoves are no different. By taking care of your stove, you are guaranteed to enjoy campfires and cookouts for a long time. By following these maintenance tips, your camping stove is guaranteed to last. Get yourself acquainted with the camping stove. Before ...