How Much Firewood Do I Need for Camping? For a typical small-to-medium campfire burning for around 4-6 hours, I would start with roughly 2-4 standard ...

Are Doc Martens Good For Hiking? You can hike in Doc Martens, especially if you already own a well-broken-in pair, but I would not buy them specifically for ...

The best tent color depends on what you want it to do. For general camping, I think light grey, beige or another light neutral color gives the best balance ...

Making toast while camping is easy once you stop trying to recreate an electric toaster. The simplest methods are a frying pan on your stove, a folding ...

Everything You Need to Know About Insulated Tents Imagine having a tent that was insulated, just like a sleeping bag, to stay warm in winter. In this guide, ...

Sleeping Pad Inside Sleeping Bag: Is It Possible? Yes, you can put a sleeping pad inside your sleeping bag, but in most cases it is more awkward than ...

Thru-Hiking on a Budget Planning to go thru-hiking on a budget isn't easy but it can be done and definitely shouldn't put you off your long-distance walking ...

Do tents keep you warm? A tent can make you feel considerably warmer than sleeping completely exposed because it blocks wind and keeps rain off you, but ...

Tarp Camping Guide The versatility of waterproof tarps makes them incredibly useful for camping, backpacking and spending time outdoors. In this guide to ...

Guide to Sharpening Pocket Knives Learning how to sharpen a pocket knife is mostly about holding a consistent angle and working gradually. You do not need ...

How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking Blisters can turn an otherwise great hike into a miserable one surprisingly quickly. The best way to prevent them is to ...

Should You Pop a Blister When Hiking? If a hiking blister is small, manageable, and unlikely to burst, I normally leave it intact and protect it. If it ...

  What Does NOBO and SOBO Mean in Hiking? NOBO and SOBO are thru-hiking abbreviations for northbound and southbound. A NOBO hiker is travelling ...

The Problem With Squeaky Backpacks When you are out enjoying the peace and quiet of nature, the last thing you want to hear is your backpack squeaking and ...

What Is the Best Hiking Weather? In this guide, you will learn about the best types of weather for hiking and what to avoid. The best hiking weather is warm ...

Guide to Camping On Sand Camping on sand can be incredibly comfortable and give you access to some amazing places, but beaches, dunes, and deserts all create ...

What To Take Camping For One Night? If you are new to camping or it has been a while since you dusted off your tent, you may be asking yourself what you ...