Wilderness areas may be largely untouched, but prime hiking and camping spots are still public land, with all of the traffic that comes with it. The resurgence of outdoor activities as cheap and easy getaways has brought an influx of people into nature. However, this has also led to some of these environments becoming damaged as a result of human… Read more →
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Holiday Gift Guide For Camping Gear
After stumbling through Amazon trying to find the perfect gift for the outdoor lovers in your life, you close your computer in frustration due to the overwhelming amount of gadgets out there. Camping gear isn’t the easiest thing to shop for, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. This guide below will walk you through some of the top… Read more →
How To Survive (When You’re Lost in the Wild)
There are many ways to get lost, but significantly fewer to get found. A car could break down in the middle of nowhere, or an improperly labeled path can lead a hiker astray. An injury can also debilitate a traveler, leaving them trapped in the wilderness. Whatever the cause, anyone that spends time outdoors should be aware that, even… Read more →
Getting the Next Generation Interested in Camping
It’s safe to say that the concept of kids being over-invested in technology is a cliche at this point. Of course, as with most cliches, it has become this way for a reason. Cheaper, faster, and more convenient technology has allowed parents to easily entertain their kids, but at the cost of less outdoor time and social interaction. Now, I’m… Read more →
How To Find an Ideal Camping Spot
When it comes to finding a place to camp, it’s often more complicated than one would think. Long gone are the days of finding a suitable plot of land and pitching a tent. Many parks do not allow camping, and it can take an aspiring outdoorsperson a while to find a suitable place. Even then, despite the convenience of access… Read more →
Camping: A Lesson In Logistics
Once the heat of summer has started to fade away, the fall provides a great backdrop for a camping trip. It’s warm, but not overbearing, and in the right place, vistas of autumn leaves can make for scenery that can’t be seen any other time of year. Pack a jacket and consider camping in the fall! Of course, as… Read more →
How To Get Into Hiking
So you just kind of go out and walk, right? Well, yes and no. Hiking may sometimes just come down to putting one foot in front of the other, but wilderness hiking can be far different than a walk around the local park. Not that this is a bad thing; you may need to take some time tackling smaller… Read more →
On Family Camping
As a new father, I’m excited for the day that I’ll be able to take my entire family camping. Camping can be a great, formative experience for children, giving them the opportunity to explore nature and let out some of their boundless energy. That said, I’ve known many adults that cite disastrous childhood camping trips as reasons for not enjoying… Read more →
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! A Brief Guide to Surviving Wild Encounters
If you spend time on the trail, chances are that you’ll encounter some manner of wildlife along the way. This is part of the fun of hiking and camping, and getting a good look at an animal can be rewarding after hours in the woods. However, always respect nature during your travels; even with harmless animals, keep a respectable… Read more →
Hacktive Lifestyle—A Brief List of Camping Tips and Hacks
Up until recently, any hacking done while camping was strictly log-based. Then, the Internet gave us the means to share all manner of weird tips for the outdoors with each other. These are generally less related to survival and more about making your camping experience a little more comfortable and whimsical, but allow me to share a few hacks that… Read more →