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 […]
Now that you’re high on venturing into the great outdoors, there is the chance that nature won’t cooperate. Your weekend may be ruined by showers and temperatures may plummet to ungodly lows. The best thing you can do about it is to be prepared; the next best thing is not to get mad if these […]
Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Nothing is worse than getting a sprained ankle while on a camping trip far from help or civilization. Here are some things to know about how to prevent, diagnose and treat ankle sprains while camping. Camping deep in the wilderness away from the hustle and bustle of the city has […]
