Can You Go Camping Under 18?
Camping is really fun for the entire family, but sometimes kids want to go camping without their parents. If kids are responsible and old enough, it’s really a great learning experience. What can really be … Read more
Camping is really fun for the entire family, but sometimes kids want to go camping without their parents. If kids are responsible and old enough, it’s really a great learning experience. What can really be … Read more
A lot of summer campers transition into winter and wonder if they need a special tent for winter camping, or if they can just use their 3 season tent in winter. Well, we’ll talk about the … Read more
If you’re in the woods for more than a day, chances are you’ll need to know the business of doing your business, that is, knowing how to poop in the woods. All crappy jokes aside, … Read more
The biggest reason people don’t go camping in the winter is that, well, it’s fricken cold. Who wants to sleep outside in 40, 30, or even 20 degree weather? Well, it can be a … Read more
Camelbaks and pretty much all bladders are a huge problem in the winter, especially on extended hikes. The hose freezes and the bladder becomes unusable. While convenient in the summer, hydration packs in cold … Read more
Food is one of the most important and fun parts of camping. Well, at least the eating part. Now, if you’re car camping or camping in a cabin, you can pretty much bring anything you … Read more
Though many people enjoy hiking during the warmer months, there seems to be a precipitous drop-off as soon as winter arrives. One of the main reasons for that is snow; while it might be easy … Read more
For climbing steep icy areas or crossing open summits, crampons will be necessary. If you are doing lighter winter travel, other traction devices such as Microspikes may be better suited. Before you go out and buy … Read more
Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to carry your ice axe in hand. Knowing how to carry or attach an ice axe to your backpack is important. By attaching the axe correctly to your pack, you … Read more
Why trail runners for winter hiking? They keep your feet warm and comfortable even in long hikes.