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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by Steven Musumeche Two-way radios are a crucial accessory for any camping trip. Learn about the features of FRS, GMRS and dual service radios. When hiking or camping, two-way radios can be extremely beneficial. They are not only great for ensuring that your family or friends don’t get lost in the woods with no […]
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 […]
Written by Dan Lawton One of the biggest fears many campers have is coming face-to-face with a bear. Although bears are frequent guests in many campgrounds, they are rarely aggressive toward humans. One of the biggest fears many campers have is coming face-to-face with a bear. Although bears are frequent guests in many campgrounds, they […]
Written by Steven Musumeche At Camping Gear Outlet, we believe the process of buying a sleeping bag should be as smooth as velvet, which is why we’ve created this easy guide to help you find the sleeping bag that fits your needs. Buying a sleeping bag shouldn’t be hard, but many campers are often confused […]
Written by Steven Musumeche Spring and fall ushers in all kinds of weather. Be prepared to handle rain and colder weather, particularly at night. In the summer, almost any sleeping bag will do, but in spring and fall, you’ll need a sleeping bag designed to keep you extra toasty and warm. Such super-duper sleeping bags […]
Written by Steven Musumeche For first-time adventurers (or those not especially confident about taking off on a camping trip by themselves the first time), going with a guide may be the best way. A guided excursion may be ideal for the single adventurer who is uncomfortable with the idea of the outdoors or doesn’t have […]
Written by Steven Musumeche A group can consist of two or more people, but camping with more than six people can be problematic. Most campsites are set up for two or three tents. Two is probably more realistic; ask anyone who’s tried to find two spots in the same campsite that offer even, fairly level […]
