Camping
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Know Your Knots Infographic
By Sarah Brown Making Effective Knots Made Simple Feel like you are all thumbs when it comes to doing knots? You are definitely not alone! As outdoor enthusiasts, we all know that we need to do knots with our ropes for everything from camping to fishing and survival. It is obviously important when out in…
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What you must have in your First Aid Kit
By Oceana Setaysha A first aid kit is a must-carry for any hiker or camper who understands and respects the wild environment they are exploring. Regardless of the length of your trip, how far you will be traveling, or whether you’ll be going alone or with companions, you should have a personal first aid kit…
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Survival Preparation Tips for Wilderness Camping
By Stephanie McHugh Wilderness camping is the ultimate unplugged-in-nature experience. There is physical challenge involved because all of your needs are carried on your back. Being imbedded in nature is best enjoyed when you have essentials for survival. Many of the tips and tricks of a successful wilderness camping trip are learned by experience. Preparation…
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7 Unique Getaways for Outdoor Adventurers
By Phoebe Hodina 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…
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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…
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Winter Camping: Tips for Success
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.…
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Outdoor Food and Cooking in the Wild
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.…
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How to Store Camping Gear
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…
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Awesome Group Games to do when Camping
By Iris West Sure, camping can be fun in its own right; wandering out into the great outdoors offers that magical touch with nature. You can take in that fresh, alpine air far away from your demanding job and life. But, with group camping games, you can take that outdoor experience to a whole new…
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Packing for Camp and the Outdoors
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,…