Camping with a dog changes everything. Suddenly, tent specs aren’t about ounces and pole geometry—they’re about claws, condensation, midnight exits, and whether your tent floor survives the weekend. A tent that’s perfect for solo backpacking can turn into a liability once you add a four-legged roommate who spins in circles before lying down. Before getting … Read more
Few things are more irritating than sharpening a knife, slicing a tomato cleanly once, and then watching the blade go dull faster than a reality show contestant. Whether you’re camping, hunting, cooking, or just opening gear packaging like a civilized human, a knife that won’t hold an edge feels useless. But most of the time, … Read more
Ask ten campers whether a tent footprint is necessary and you’ll get ten different answers. Some won’t camp without one, others swear they’ve never used one and their tents are still kicking. The truth lives somewhere in the middle: a footprint isn’t essential for every trip, but it absolutely has real benefits — especially if … Read more
Sleeping bags are simple in theory — get inside, stay warm, go to sleep. But the moment you start shopping for one, you run into a wall of numbers, charts, acronyms, and bold claims that don’t make much sense. GSM ratings. Comfort ratings. Limit ratings. Extreme ratings. Down fill power. Synthetic insulation weights. EN/ISO testing. … Read more
Understanding Waterproof Ratings (and Why They Matter) Tent waterproof ratings are measured in millimeters (mm) using a hydrostatic head test—basically how tall a column of water the fabric can hold back before it leaks. Higher number = higher pressure resistance. If you’ve ever had a tent start misting or dripping in a storm, that’s your … Read more
People argue about pocket knives the way car guys argue about engines and campers argue about gear weight. Everyone has a favorite brand, a favorite steel, a favorite grind… and of course, a favorite “sharpest knife ever.” But sharpness isn’t just about how cleanly the blade slices paper out of the box — it’s about … Read more
Canvas tents look rugged, reliable, and built for real camping — but the moment you see one in a downpour, you start wondering whether it’s soaking up water or holding strong. Canvas works differently from synthetic tents, and that’s where a lot of the confusion comes from. When it’s prepared and maintained correctly, a canvas … Read more
Winter camping can be incredible — quiet trails, empty campgrounds, no bugs, and scenery that looks like a postcard somebody forgot to turn off. But when nighttime temperatures drop into the “Why am I doing this to myself?” range, staying warm becomes more than comfort. It becomes survival. A safe tent heater can change the … Read more