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
Guy ropes, guy lines, “guying a tent”. You keep hearing these phrases, but what is a guy line? A guy line is a rope or cord used to tie down a tarp or tent flap. It is an essential part of setting up a tent because it keeps the tent stable and anchored. Guy lines … Read more
Are you thinking of picking up a tent soon but don’t want to get one with poles that breaks too soon? One of the most common problems of tent durability are the choice of tent pole materials. Weight, price, strength, maintenance – what do these have to do with the aluminum vs fiberglass tent pole … Read more
Do you love the idea of camping but hate having to faff around with setting up a tent? A pop up tent may be for you. Simply throw the tent on the ground and it explodes into a fully formed tent. But before you buy a pop up tent, make sure you fully understand their … Read more
Looking for a new tent but cant decide on a dome tent vs cabin tent? The wrong choice here could leave you wet and cold in the middle of the night or result in a screaming match between the kids. We cover the pros and cons of dome tents and cabin tents, and which one … Read more
I often get asked why 3 season tents exist if you can pick up a perfectly good 4 season tent. It can be quite confusing to find out that the season rating of a tent is just a general guide, rather than a technical definition. Especially when you throw the existence of 5 season tents … Read more
Why is canvas tent waterproofing so important? If you don’t waterproof your canvas water is going to seep through the canvas resulting in mildew buildup. Once that happens you’ll start to attract mold. That’s when you start to get that old mildew smell that we’re all familiar with. But it’s easy to forget that, like … Read more
There’s nothing better than sitting by a campfire with the wonderful smells of a meal cooking. But many avid campers wonder how to keep food cold while on a camping trip. After all, the idea of getting food poisoning while being stuck in the middle of nowhere is enough to put anyone off. In this … Read more