For the past few decades, cots were a big no-no to bring backpacking because they were so heavy and bulky. But as outdoor gear is designed to be lighter and more compact, more and more backpackers start to wonder if you can take a cot backpacking. I’ve come to the conclusion that backpacking cots can …
Do you find camping or backpacking frustrating? Maybe it’s because you’re doing something wrong. But don’t worry, everyone does something wrong. All that matters is your willingness to change. You want to get better at camping. Get the key parts right and you’re in for an enjoyable and safe camping trip. But to make that …
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I wonder what brought you to this article. Is it because you’re tired of feeling roots and rocks under your tent? Or are you not sure what to choose—your airbed or your sleeping mat? Whatever the reason, by the end of this article you’ll be able to decide if an air mattress is worth bringing …
Do you know why people use sleeping bag liners? You may think that they serve primarily for extra warmth, but surprisingly that’s not true. It turns out that their main objective is keeping your sleeping bag free from body oils. This allows you to wash your sleeping bag less frequently, which means it will last …
Camping under a tree doesn’t sound like such a bad idea, right? The shade it provides seems like a brilliant solution to avoiding the unbearable heat on a summer morning. It’s a problem that every camper who likes to sleep in struggles with. But here’s the problem: branches and trees can collapse at any time …
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Does camping turn you into a lazy person? I know the feeling. You want to read books, sunbathe and go for a swim, but what you don’t want to do is pitch your tent. So when you get to the part where you need to string your guy ropes, it’s no surprise that the question …
Should your guy lines be loose, flexible or tight? That I can answer in just one sentence: Tighten your guy lines until your tent isn’t saggy anymore, but stop before you notice that you’re distorting your tent’s shape. But for a more detailed answer, let’s first clarify why guy lines are used in tents. The …
Using Leukotape to prevent blisters? That’s great. That it rips your skin during the removal? Not so great. This happens because you remove the Leukotape too quickly or too soon. So the good news is that you can say goodbye to painful Leuktope removals by changing your technique: Leave it on your skin longer: the …
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Are you on a tight budget? Don’t worry. You don’t always have to bring the most durable, waterproof or lightweight tent. To this day, I still use a cheap tent from Decathlon for car camping trips. It’s heavy, cheaply made and lacking features, but that doesn’t matter as long as you use it for the …
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While training your dog for a backpacking trip may seem excessive, it’s very much needed. You can’t expect lazy Cooper to turn into a marathon hiker overnight, just as you can’t expect him to behave like a good boy without proper training. Unfortunately, it takes time and effort to get your dog in shape. Some …
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