There’s one big complaint I hear from people who go camping often. It’s not the wild animals, the leaches or the ticks. It’s the dirt! Believe it or not but this is also my worst pet peeve, along with the mosquitoes and the hot temperatures. This is why I strongly believe that outdoor RV rugs…
Full Beginners Hammock Camping Guide
Hammock camping is a great way to camp in the great outdoors, it makes camping a lot more exciting, it’s a lot more affordable, refreshing, you can camp in your hammock literally anywhere (over rock fields, boulders, heck even water if you want to be on the adventurous side). In this article I’m going to be talking…
Sleeping Pad VS Air Mattress: Which Is Best?
Camping is a recreational activity and is not a one-type-fits-all situation. An air mattress might be good for your backyard camp out but bad as you backpack into the wilderness. There’s a big difference between sleeping pads and air mattresses, and in this article you will discover the pros and cons and which one is…
Are Wenzel Tents Better Than Coleman Tents?
Are Wenzel tents better than Coleman tents? What are the main differences between these 2 brands and what do they have to offer? I’ve been around long enough to know what I’m talking about when it comes to these 2 brands, and I’ll be explaining what I think about them in this article. Both Wenzel…
7 Ways to Avoid a Flash Flood While Camping
We all know how dangerous flash floods are. We know the the consequences for being caught off guard when a flash flood hits, and trust me if you don’t already know, it isn’t a pretty site (no pun intended). However, I would like to help you avoid them from the very start. I want to…
ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 5 Outfitter Tent Review
Is the ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 5 Outfitter Tent going to keep you dry in the rain? Will it stand strong in the wind? Is it high quality or going to break in the first couple of uses? All these questions and much more will be answered in this ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 5 Outfitter Tent review. ALPS have produced…
Browning Camping Big Horn Two-Room Tent Review
How does the Browning Camping Big Horn Two-Room Tent stack up against its competitors? There’s much to discuss with this tent and you’ll see why in just a second. I like this tent because it’s so big and packed with many features useful for a group of campers. In this article I will be discussing everything…
10 Tips For Arriving At Your Campsite In The Dark
You have no idea how much I and thousands of other campers have arrived at our campsite in the dark with nothing ready and it makes for a complete disaster. Everything is unorganized, nobody knows where anything is (and yes that means flashlights too!) and the kids are running around while you try find the…
Christchurch TOP 10 Holiday Park [My Review]
So I got the honor of staying at the Christchurch TOP 10 Holiday Park for 5 nights and wanted to document my experience and how I felt about my stay there. I was hesitant about writing this review because I did not see many tent campers, however, there’s certainly a lot of campers staying in…
The Beginner’s Guide to Camping as a Tall Person
Camping as a tall person is not easy. I have tall friends and family members, and I’ve seen first hand the struggles they go through when they’re in the wilderness. In this guide I hope to help tall individuals have a comfortable trip in the great outdoors so they can love it just as much…