Camping with kids can be legendary… or long and chaotic. The difference usually comes down to whether they’ve got enough things to do. Kids aren’t built to sit quietly by the fire for hours — they need movement, novelty, and stuff to explore. And when you give them the right activities, camping suddenly becomes the … Read more
Short answer: Absolutely not. A tent in the dryer is how you turn a perfectly good shelter into a melted, twisted, $150 tortilla. The heat can ruin waterproof coatings, warp fabrics, destroy seams, and in some cases… literally fuse the material together. Why You Should Never Use a Dryer Tents are made from nylon or … Read more
A campfire can discourage some animals, but it’s nowhere close to a guaranteed wildlife barrier. Fire helps with light, noise, and visibility, but plenty of animals aren’t intimidated by flames at all. A personal experience proves it. Do Campfires Actually Keep Animals Away? A fire might keep certain wildlife at a distance because the heat, … Read more
Camping is sleeping outside and hoping a raccoon doesn’t unzip your tent. Glamping is sleeping outside but with electricity, memory foam, string lights, and a fridge full of snacks you didn’t have to haul. Same outdoors, wildly different experiences. Here’s how the two compare without sugarcoating a single thing. What Camping Actually Is Camping is … Read more
Camping shouldn’t feel like you’re killing time until bed. Adults need real entertainment — the kind that makes you laugh, compete, relax, and forget about whatever nonsense you left back in civilization. Whether you’re at a state park or deep in the woods, these activities turn a basic camping trip into an unforgettable one. Why … Read more
Keeping your phone alive on a camping trip isn’t about Instagram flexing — it’s about navigation, weather checks, emergency calls, and finding your way back when you wander off looking for a good view. Cold weather, weak signals, and constant use can drain your battery fast. With the right setup, your phone stays powered no … Read more
Staying warm in a tent without electricity is all about working with heat, not fighting the cold. Whether you’re winter camping or dealing with a surprise temperature drop, you can warm your tent safely using natural heat sources, proper insulation, and smart techniques that don’t require power or complicated gear. Use a Tent Heater Designed … Read more
Canned food has been a camping staple for decades, and for good reason — it’s cheap, shelf-stable, durable, hard to screw up, and it doesn’t care if your cooler turns into a puddle by day two. When you’re out in the woods and just want something filling without a lot of prep, canned food is … Read more