Dave

Camping Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids and Adults

Scavenger hunts are a great way to have fun as a family while camping. As well as helping kids stay active, learn and explore more about the outdoors, and are easy to arrange. In this article, I cover some
read more

Weber Smokey Joe: How Much Charcoal and How to Grill

The Weber Smokey Joe is one of the best small grills on the market. You can check my complete review here, but I can outline the features for you. It has a 14” diameter making it large enough to
read more

Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal Grill vs Smokey Joe

When it comes to two of the best small camping grills on the market anyone who has had the pleasure of using either the Weber Go Anywhere or the Smokey Joe will tell you it’s one of these two.
read more

Weber Smokey Joe Portable Grill Review

The Weber Smokey Joe Portable Grill is a ‘small but mighty’ grill to use Weber’s own words. It’s perfect for patio dinners and traveling adventures, and although small and compact it can easily handle six burgers or three large
read more

Mound Fire: How to Make Leave No Trace Fires

A mound fire, or ‘leave no trace’ fire as it’s also called is a technique of making a campfire using some soil from the ground where you’re camping and leaving no damage or evidence you were there. Campfires can
read more

Guide to Trekking Poles and walking with poles

Guide to Trekking Poles: Size, Material, Pros, and Cons

Trekking poles, also called walking poles, or walking sticks, are an often overlooked piece of camping gear that can make your hiking or camping trip more enjoyable. The most obvious reason for using trekking poles is to help you
read more

How to Keep Ice from Melting when Camping

Having ice with you when you’re camping turns an OK camping trip, into an awesome one. You can enjoy a nice cold beer at the end of a long day, cook fresh meat on the BBQ, hand out ice
read more

Base Camp Camping

Setting up a base camp is a little different from normal camping. For most people, they do base camping alone, although they might be meeting with others to do some activities. Camping alone in nature is an awesome way
read more

How to Stop Condensation in a Tent

In this article, I’m going to explain how to stop condensation in a tent, or at least reduce it to make your camping experience a lot more enjoyable. Having condensation build up inside a tent makes for a pretty
read more

How to Keep a Tent Warm on Those Chilly Nights

One of the worst parts of camping for most is being too cold overnight, but it never has to come to this – unless you’re in the Antarctic or somewhere similar! Across the US there are more than enough
read more

Author Archive