Kara Froggatt

An army marches on its stomach, which can also be said about campers. The better fed they are, the better their disposition, sense of humor, and general mood is. It’s a good thing to have plenty of food on a camp, and as most people will tell you, spending time outdoors makes most people hungrier … Read more

Sometimes, Girls just wanna have fun! And camping is a great way to have fun! But, what about packing? Figuring out the key camping essentials for women can feel a tad overwhelming, right? No worries! We’ve got you covered with our girls camping checklist that takes the stress out of preparing for your outdoor adventure. … Read more

You’re keen to get out into the great outdoors, and you know your tent is the most critical but the most expensive part of your camping kit. There is lots of conflicting information about tent poles out there, the type, the need, the weight, the flexibility. It’s all very confusing. What tent poles do you … Read more

If you’re wondering how long does Jetboil fuel last, the nuanced answer is that the length of time Jetboil stove fuel lasts depends on many factors. Like a lot of camping or hiking activities, people have different needs, comfort levels, fitness, and preferences. So there is no definitive answer to this question, but in this … Read more

For the inexperienced camping cook, sorting out the camping food list can be quite daunting. But really, the secret is in the planning. Plan each meal well before you leave, create an ingredient list from it, and Voila, you have your camping food checklist sorted! The easiest foods to take on a camping trip have … Read more

You want to head off on your first weekend backpacking trip where you live off the items you can carry for a couple of days. What a great adventure to be planning! If you’ve done a bit of car camping, then the transition won’t be too hard, it’s a case of cutting down on gear … Read more

Thinking about doing longer thru-hikes? How does a week or two on the Pacific Crest Trail sound? Maybe completing the whole 2190 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is on your bucket list? These trails, amongst others like the Continental Divide Trail and the Ice Age Trail, take weeks if not months to complete … Read more

You want to go camping but you don’t have a garage full of gear. You’re not into having a lot of possessions and are wondering how little gear do you actually need to go camping, safely? The more nights you go camping for, the more gear you need, Right? Not really…Once you’ve got the basics … Read more

You and your significant other haven’t been camping before but you’d like to try it. Neither of you is a big outdoor person and you’re a bit worried that you might get out into the great outdoors and discover you have left the tent behind! Oops! The smartest thing you can do to keep you … Read more

You’re new to camping and want to know how long do tents last? Do you buy a new one every season or so, or can a tent become a family heirloom, passed from generation to generation? How long do tents last? Weeks? Years? Decades? It’s another “how long is a piece of string?” question that’s … Read more

You’ve got the truck and the desire to go truck camping. But what else will you need? How different is Truck camping from normal camping? What other gear or equipment should you take? Truck camping is great fun for family camping and can be as complicated as you enjoy making it or as simple as … Read more

When you are off into the great outdoors, a first aid kit should be one of the first things you consider packing and the one thing you really hope you don’t need on your trip. No matter if you are camping, hiking, or backpacking a first aid kit that you paid for or created is … Read more

On nearly every camping list on the internet, a tarp or tarpaulin appears. Cool. You’re happy to get one, but when you get to the camping or hardware store, there is an awful lot of choice… What do you actually need a tarp for when you are camping? Do you get a big one? Is … Read more

Camping in a cabin is a great way to start your camping career! It’s not camping outside but it’s not a hotel either. Cabin camping is a really happy middle ground and a great place to start your outdoor adventures! Cabin camping can be for everyone – families, close friends, or a romantic trip for … Read more

Tent color is not just about the look of the tent. Tent colors can have a function as well as be beautiful to the beholder. Dark tents are warmer. Light tents are cooler. Some colors attract critters. In some situations, it’s best to be seen. In others, being unseen might keep you safer. So does … Read more

You’re looking for a tent to go camping in and you’ve seen and heard of Coleman tents. Coleman is an established company that has been in the portable lantern business since 1900 and the tent business since the 1960’s – but are their tents any good? You are happy to spend the money but don’t … Read more

You are looking at getting a new tent and you need one with a good degree of waterproofing for the type of weather you will be camping in. You’ve looked at Coleman, a huge supplier of camping equipment and in particular, their tents. We looked for the answer on Coleman’s websites and ended up writing … Read more

What’s the difference between single and doubled walled tents? When would you use one and not the other? Check out why here! The main difference between a single wall tent and a double wall tent is essentially the number of layers each has been constructed with. Double wall tents have a breathable inner tent covered … Read more

It’s hot. Too hot to sleep. And you’re camping a million miles away from your air-conditioning. Everyone is tired and grumpy from lack of a good night’s sleep and you’re thinking that camping at the peak of summer isn’t for you. Summer seems like a great time to go camping until it’s time to crawl … Read more

You’ve ended up with a soaking wet tent after a weekend away camping, and it’s just … sitting there all sodden. You could leave it, but that’s going to mean a moldy, rotten mess that won’t be much fun to clean up next time you go camping, or more likely, a complete replacement of the … Read more

You’re new to the whole camping game, and you’ve heard about using tarps for tents but aren’t sure which one to use when, how to make a tarp tent, or if you even need one… There are so many types of shelters you can make with a tarp, and it can be quite overwhelming to … Read more

You don’t want to muck around with pitching the tent. You just want to get on with doing what there is to do now that you’ve arrived, get on with life. You’ve heard of fast pitch tents, and they sound great! Now you’ve heard of instant tents that sound even better! How fast is fast? … Read more

You’re off on one of your first serious backpacking trips, and you’ve got all the gear, looked at the maps, and have it all planned out, but you’re not sure how much water to bring backpacking. I’ve helped out on many rescues in my time. Fellow hikers and backpackers have got lost or stuck, resulting … Read more

You love your partner, and you love camping. What better thing is there to do on a weekend than put the two of them together for a romantic camping trip? Whether you’re wondering about creating a romantic campsite or going on a camping date with your Valentine, check out our FREE romantic camping ideas and … Read more