Sometimes, the best things come in pairs--like yourself and your significant other, or your partnered friends who are out at a different park each weekend, or even, perhaps, your parents. I put together this list of car-camping gear that's best enjoyed with your favorite person just in time for Valentine's Day. ...
When we car camp, we don't take a fancy chuck box or anything like that. Instead, our "kitchen box" consists of a single 18-gallon storage tote. The tote is also really easy to pack for a trip, since the kitchen box isn't really touched outside of camping. We give it a...
Many people think it's too cold for outdoor adventures in the winter, but there's a very true phrase you'll hear over and over again from enthusiasts: "there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes". As far as I can tell, it's some kind of Scandinavian proverb, although the first time I...
Buying clothing and gear for kids is tough, for a few reasons. For starters, kids grow about six inches every other day, so nothing fits longer than a week at a time. Secondly, decent clothing and outdoor gear is expensive, and kids don’t always take the best care of their things, so they end...
When my Scouts were working on their Wolf rank, we built our first hiking kits in leftover mint tins. Now that my Scouts were a bit older, I thought we should move on to a larger, sturdier first-aid kit (for the larger, sturdier amounts of trouble they can get themselves into)....
What do I keep in my hiking pack? Depending on the hike, I'll add different items to what's in my daypack -- obviously, more food and water if I'm going to be on a longer hike; I'll bring my lunch and plenty of snacks if I plan on being out all day. ...
For a long time, I have wanted two things: an inflatable boat, and a kayak. Imagine my delight when I discovered I could have both in one package. That’s not sarcasm–I really have wanted an inflatable boat and a kayak for a long time. I have no idea what stopped me from purchasing an...
We all know that outdoor gear can get expensive quickly… but what if I told you it didn’t have to be that way? Here’s my favorite tips & tricks for scoring gear and clothing on the cheap… Don’t get attached to brands Instead of shopping for a brand, shop for specifications. Identify what you...
