There is nothing like heading for the great outdoors and going on a camping trip. Exploring the wilderness during the day, and sitting around the campfire eating s’mores at night! And no time is better for camping than summertime – when the days are warm and long, and the weather is hopefully on your side. But that … Read more
Finding a suitable tent for a family can be a daunting task. Parents might be bringing their kids, the cousins might be invited, even the family friends have been desperate to go on a camping trip. Thing is, your regular two-man tent isn’t going to fit everyone, is it? The last thing you want is … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I like to spend my holidays putting all my stresses behind me and getting away from it all with my nearest and dearest.What I don’t like is having to spend my vacation getting frustrated because my truck tent is too difficult to set up and put together. It can … Read more
Keeping Your Tent Toasty on your Next TrekWe all love a sing-song around a campfire for keeping our temperature and spirits up when we’re on an adventure in the wilderness, but what happens when we want to hunker down for the night? It’s not like we can light a fire in our tents, and shivering … Read more
Best Tent Air Conditioners Few experiences compare to the joy of camping: a full day of enjoying the wilderness followed by delicious food and great stories around the fire. Then when the sun dips below the horizon, you get to retire to the tent and let the wonderful sounds of nature lull you into sweet … Read more
Best Camping Fan Few things sound as pleasant during the summer months as a night of sleeping under the stars. Unfortunately, Mother Nature could have other plans in mind and you end up soaking wet if a rainstorm strikes during the night and have no shelter. That’s why most of us end up pitching a tent … Read more
Best Hammock Underquilt Hammocks were once a luxury item on camping trips, somewhere you could do a little midday lounging with a good book while someone else prepared lunch. Not anymore though; now those loungers are giving tents a run for their money as the preferred sleeping area. Not only are hammocks super comfortable, but they’re … Read more
Contents How to choose hiking bootsAnatomy of a hiking bootThe uppersThe outsoleWinter compatibleDifferent types of hikes and the boots for themDay hikesOvernightersMulti-day backpacking tripsScramblingBuying a pair of hiking bootsTry them on at the end of the dayWear the right socksLace up correctlyWander aroundGet insolesTips for maintaining your hiking bootsBreak them inKeep them cleanWaterproof themFind the … Read more
When purchasing a new tent there are a number of things that need to be considered – price, material of the tent, protection against the elements, durability of the tent material, various features of the tent, design, pole material, stake strength, and difficulty to assemble (to name but a few). Thankfully, there’s no reason for you … Read more
Here it is. The ULTIMATE camping checklist. We’ve left no stone unturned to bring you the most comprehensive list of equipment and supplies you need to make any camping trip a success. Never again will your weekend in the wilderness be ruined by those misplaced matches or that forgotten flashlight! Now I know what some … Read more