Have you seen roof top tents? If you have, you’re probably in one of two boats… Or is that tents? Me, I was ready to buy. My wife… She thinks they’re silly. Which way do you lean? If you’re interested in buying, you’ll want to know the pros and cons of rooftop tents. If you…
There is confusion over the term camper trailer. So what is a camper trailer? A camper trailer is not a travel trailer or RV. They are compact, lightweight, easily towable camping marvels that are a marriage of a tent and a trailer. Camper trailer features differ between types, styles, and manufacturers. It may have a…
Theft and vandalism occasionally occur at campsites when vehicles, gear, and valuables are left unattended. The risks increase when camping is combined with hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, spelunking, climbing, or other where campsites are left vacant for extended periods. Thankfully there are simple ways to protect ourselves against theft at campsites. Campsite theft and vandalism…
Insects make miserable camping buddies. Especially if they’re in your tent overnight. Do you have trouble sleeping when they’re buzzing around or know bugs could be crawling on you… trapped in your sleeping bag with you? I can’t! Mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and others are not only annoying they carry disease. It’s best not to zip…
The difference between 3-season tents and 4-season tents… Four-season tents are designed to handle winter weather. But is a 4-season tent good in all four seasons? After all, winter outdoor gear isn’t always a good fit for the summer months. Let’s look at the weather conditions that 3-season and 4-season tents are designed to handle….
Beard care and personal grooming aren’t always top priorities on shorter outdoor adventures and certain longer trips like thru-hiking or camping weekends might have you neglecting your grooming too. But what if you want to keep your beard looking its best on your outdoor adventure? Ever been on a group outdoor adventure with a woman…