Written by Steven Musumeche To many people, camping seems like an unnecessary luxury that has fallen out of style, but camping still provides a lot of skills and experiences no other activity offers. Camping is often dismissed as a luxury that’s no longer necessary in today’s connected world. Here are some reasons why camping remains […]
A quick-reference guide to everything you need to bring on your next camping trip. General Clothing Checklist Windproof/waterproof shell Synthetic Shirt (wool sweater or synthetic like fleece) Underwear Hat, Bandana, or Cap Head Netting (can be included as part of cap) Hiking Boots Synthetic, Wool, or Silk Long Underwear (if cold weather) Quick-Drying Synthetic Pants […]
When starting out, you’re not going to need the best of everything, and you can scrounge around for the items that can be called into duty. Your decision on where to go hinges primarily on the amount of time you have and your proximity to campable wilderness areas. If you’re just starting out, ask friends […]
If you’re lucky enough to live near a national park, state park, or provincial park, you can get in your car, fly along a highway, and be there pretty quickly.”Being there” (for most people) involves a fair amount of planning especially if this is your first time out and you can escape most of civilization […]
There are easy ways to make your camping trip more luxurious. Conventional wisdom holds that camping with a tent means an automatic rise in the discomfort quotient. Not true! The object of any camping and hiking trip is to explore the wilderness and natural world. Modern materials and camping gear have been designed to make […]
Written by Steven Musumeche Learn about a wide variety of camping terms — from backpacking to kindling — in our camping glossary. Whether you’re new to camping or simply come across the occasional camping phrase you’ve never heard, here are some of the basic terms every camper should know. A-frame – An older-style tent featuring […]
Make a camping list and check it twice. Expect that something will be forgotten, and try to improvise. Don’t get stressed if you’re packing and it’s your first time out. As with any other vacation, the key to remembering the items you need to take along is to make lists. Tailor your list to your […]
There is no garbage pickup in the wilderness; you’ll have to “pack out” most of whatever garbage you bring in. Bring plastic garbage bags for the purpose. Small sealable sandwich bags are useful for storing small amounts of garbage. In other words, expect to be a pack horse for your trash. When I was young, […]
If you’re new to camping, or are bringing the family, make sure you don’t plan an activity that is out of your league. Rock climbing may sound like fun, but it’s an activity that has its dangers. Seek instruction from local camping clubs that offer lessons and expert guidance in camping activities you’d like to […]
Safety on the trail has much to do with whether adventurers are traveling solo. Safety while camping has much to do with whether adventurers are traveling solo. If traveling solo, women need to take the same precautions as men, but maybe a few more too. As mentioned earlier, traces of man’s encroachment on nature will […]
