Camping for Women Blog

7 Unique Getaways for Outdoor Adventurers

Phoebe Hodina Travel and Adventure, Camping January 27, 2017December 5, 2019 19 Comments

Searching for unique getaways that still have a connection to the great outdoors? Well being in nature doesn’t always have to include a tent. Sometimes it can be a yurt, igloo or treehouse!

Unique getaways that give you a totally different experience

Here’s a list of retreats that will give you some great stories not only from their locale but from your accommodations as well! Some are a little more rustic than others, but all are completely original.

Yurts

Yurts (also known as ghers) are traditional to Central Asia and were popular with nomadic read more

10 Common Camping Mistakes to Avoid

By Lucy Gomez

In today’s hectic schedule, everyone feels tired and stressed with their daily responsibilities at home or even at work. The feeling of being suffocated and wanting to get away happens from time to time. Who would not be tempted by the idea of spending a night under the stars, the comforting warmth and the dancing glow of a bonfire, the chirping of insects, the sound of flowing water in a nearby stream or river and the awesome stories and laughter shared with friends while drinking read more

Winter Camping: Tips for Success

Lynley Joyce Camping, Getting equipped January 13, 2017September 4, 2019Camping for Women, Winter Camping, Winter Camping Tips 13 Comments

By Lynley Joyce

Winter camping can be cold, dark, wet and windy, maybe even snowy. Many of us are fair-weather campers. We aim to be out in the elements when the weather is almost guaranteed to be favourable, but there are real joys to camping in winter. The trick is to stay warm and dry.

Camping when there can be snow on the ground is possible with the right equipment and preparation. This equipment can be expensive. People do sometimes go winter camping in North America or Europe, or in mountainous read more

Outdoor Food and Cooking in the Wild

Iris West Food and Cooking, Camping January 6, 2017September 4, 2019food and cooking 14 Comments

By Iris West

Any camping experience for women isn’t complete without outdoor food – and, of course, cooking in the wild. Let’s be honest; nothing beats that adrenaline-packed thrill that comes with going all “wild” out there. That in itself isn’t news at all. Since time immemorial, humans have always found home in the wilderness. That being said, they’d cook in the outdoors enjoying that ambient, calming and refreshing air. So, why wouldn’t today’s women enjoy that thrill read more

How to Store Camping Gear

Whitney Klenzendorf Camping, Getting equipped December 29, 2016September 4, 2019Camping for Women, Store Camping Gear 11 Comments

By Whitney Klenzendorf

Sometimes it can feel like the majority of a camping trip is spent packing, unpacking, and locating equipment. This is a situation which sometimes drives me slightly insane. And everyone seems to store camping gear differently. So to combat this insanity I’ve developed a pretty efficient system of storage. A system which prevents me from EVER having to pack for a camping trip!

Here, I’ll share with you the magic system.

Store Camping Gear easily and efficiently

And the fun part: you get to use a labelmaker!

I bought read more

Dry but delightful: Hiking in the desert

Lynley Joyce Travel and Adventure, Activities, Hiking December 23, 2016September 4, 2019Camping for Women, Hiking in the desert, Travel and Adventure 21 Comments

By Lynley Joyce

Deserts are dry, dangerous and often barren. So why would anyone go hiking in the desert?

It’s because deserts can also be stunningly beautiful with a wide range of plants and wildlife tenaciously hanging on to the rugged and sometimes dramatic landscape.

Desert trails

If you are considering hiking in the desert, the United States hosts some of the world’s best desert walking trails, and there are plenty to choose from. Most are in the Southern and Western states. Popular spots include Big read more

Packing for Camp and the Outdoors

Lucy Gomez Camping, Food and Cooking, General, Getting equipped December 9, 2016September 4, 2019 5 Comments

By Lucy Gomez

Packing for camp should be thought about carefully. Planning for a camping trip can be hard work, as camping requires a lot of gear to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Your list should obviously start with the basic necessities, that being food, water, and warm clothes, among a lot of other things, but there are also quite a few more items that you may not realize you are going to need.

What Do I Need With Camping?

Depending on the type of camping trip you are planning to have, there are multiple different categories read more

Camping in Less Developed Areas: A Simple Guide

Oceana Setaysha Travel and Adventure, Camping, Hiking December 2, 2016September 4, 2019 25 Comments

By Oceana Setaysha

Camping in less developed areas can have its fair share of challenges. Here are some things to consider before you travel to a non-traditional camping destination.

Explaining Camping In Spots People Don’t Camp

There are so many things to love about camping. However despite its ubiquitous nature in many Western countries, it’s not practiced widely all over the world.

That means that sometimes when you go to other countries, often less developed areas, it can be difficult to explain what camping is, and why you want to do read more

Our Special Christmas GIFT GIVEAWAY

Camping for Women Admin Shopping, General November 25, 2016September 4, 2019Camping for Women, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Global Outdoor Adventure Store 0 Comment

Get our Christmas GIFT GIVEAWAY now before things get too crazy!

Right now, while many are buying presents for loved ones, Camping for Women is running a very special Christmas Gift Giveaway.

From now until December 25, we are doing a special giving away of The 3 in 1 Camping Cuisine Cookbook.

This applies to everyone who makes a purchase from the Global Outdoor Adventure Store.

The digital version of this fabulous resource normal sells for $17.00. But it is yours free when you purchase anything (large or small) before Christmas.

This Christmas Gift Giveaway read more