After a long day of hiking, camping, or exploring, nothing beats a good night’s sleep in your tent, listening to the cicadas and insects sing you to sleep. That is until you find yourself soaking wet due to a tent leak. To avoid waking up in a puddle or damaging your gear, it’s critical that…
We usually have a hard time finding adequate storage space when backpacking. Even though tents are an absolute need for camping, they take up a ridiculous amount of room in our packs. As a result, we often find ourselves traveling with twice as much luggage as necessary.When it comes to reducing space, a compression sack…
You would usually prefer to set up your tent somewhere flat and clear of any debris when you go camping. But there are times when you might encounter not-so-ideal conditions, such as gravelly terrain. Gravel not only feels uncomfortable to walk or sleep on but can also cause damage to the bottom of your tent….
Rain can be a nuisance to you while you’re out camping, and it can be a bit problematic when it comes to packing your tent. You might be tempted to store your wet tent the same way you would when it is dry, especially when you still have a long hike ahead of you. But…
Camping out in nature can be a very exciting prospect. But one of the challenges you might face when sleeping outdoors is dealing with the cold of night. A sleeping bag would usually suffice, but sometimes you can still feel a little bit chilly in one. So, how can you make your sleeping bag feel…
There are several reasons why camping beds or cots are preferred by some people when camping outdoors. For one, cots provide elevation from the ground and let you rest on a softer and more insulated surface. Cots also provide excellent airflow, especially in warmer weather. Furthermore, sleeping on a cot simply feels very comfortable. A…
When camping outdoors, your tent provides you valuable shelter from external elements such as wind and rain and keeps you comfortable all the while. But something that your tent can’t fully protect you from is condensation, which forms on the inside of your tent. Condensation can be a minor nuisance or a big problem, depending…
When camping outdoors, your tent provides you valuable protection from outside elements, such as wind and rain, keeps animals out, and gives you privacy as well. This is all made possible by the properly functioning zippers of your tent doors. So what would you do if you find some issues with your tent’s zippers? …
With every camping trip, your tent will naturally accumulate dirt. But if left unattended, it will get harder and harder to maintain the condition of your tent. For example, a dirty tent can have a degraded and less effective waterproof coating, which is bad news if you’re camping out on a rainy day. Therefore, you…
Camping outdoors with your tent can be great fun, but taking care of it afterward may not be as exciting. But if you want your tent to last for a longer time, you might want to take the time to store it properly. Here are some easy steps you can follow: In this guide, we…
It is natural to get your tent dirty when you go camping in the great outdoors. But if left unattended, your soiled tent can be a breeding ground for mold. Molds can cause your tent to stink, but they can also cause respiratory problems such as coughing and wheezing. The good news is that it…
Depending on weather conditions, your gloves may not always be enough to keep your hands warm. As such, it’s always a good idea to have glove liners with you for when you need that extra warmth. Glove liners are worn underneath your gloves and provide you with extra insulation and warmth for cold weather. Also,…