Choosing a campsite can make a huge difference in how comfortable and enjoyable your camping trip feels. A beautiful campground doesn’t automatically mean every campsite is a good one. One site might be close to the bathroom but noisy. Another might have an amazing view but be exposed to strong wind. A site that looks … Read more
A camping stove can make cooking outdoors much easier. But if you’ve never bought one before, the number of choices can be confusing. Canister stove or propane? One burner or two? Small backpacking stove or full-size camp stove? And what about fuel? The good news is that choosing a camping stove becomes much easier once … Read more
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Camping: A Beginner’s Guide Choosing your first sleeping bag can feel surprisingly complicated. There are different temperature ratings, shapes, insulation types, sizes, and price points. Some sleeping bags are designed for backpacking, while others are made specifically for comfortable nights at a campground. The good news is that … Read more
Buying your first camping tent sounds simple. Then you start shopping. Two-person tent.Three-person tent.Four-person tent.Three-season.Four-season.Freestanding.Ultralight.Instant setup. Suddenly, choosing a tent feels like buying a car. Don’t worry. For most first-time car campers, choosing a tent is much simpler than the product pages make it seem. You mainly need to answer four questions: Let’s break it … Read more
Packing for your first camping trip can get out of hand pretty quickly. You start with a tent. Then you think, “I’ll probably need a sleeping bag.” Then a sleeping pad. Then a camp stove. Then a lantern. Then a hammock. Then a portable espresso maker. Before you know it, your living room looks like … Read more
If you’ve never been camping before, the idea of spending a night outside can feel a little overwhelming. What kind of tent do you need?What should you bring?How much food and water is enough?And what happens if it rains? The good news is that your first camping trip doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t … Read more
