Tarp shelters can do a great job of protecting you from the elements so you have a nice night’s sleep – but only if you tie the tarp out correctly.

My older daughter is 13 now. By some miracle of adolescence, we still get along.  But she is at an age where camping is a LOT more fun if she

If you are camping at a paid campground, the campsites are probably nice and level.  But, if you are wild camping or backpacking, you’ll quickly realize how difficult it can

I honestly don’t wash my hands often when camping.  A bit of alcohol hand gel after going to the bathroom and that’s it.  But then there are moments when I

Want to go camping but don’t feel like buying a sleeping bag for the trip? Here’s what you need to know about using a blanket instead of a sleeping bag.

A lot of popular campgrounds and National Parks need to be booked months in advance.  And not all of us have the luxury of changing our vacation dates or plans. 

If you don’t know the right knots for tying out a tarp, your tarp walls and roof will end up sagging.  Or the tarp might even collapse on you.  Luckily,

 When setup correctly, tarp shelters are like magic. With the right setup, you can stay dry in the rain,  block rain, create a shady area to eat lunch, or even

One myth that I constantly hear is that it is warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag than in pajamas. Here’s the definitive answer and why – in some

If you’ve ever gone camping in the cold, you know that it is at least slightly warmer inside the tent than outside.  The blast of cold air that hits your