Camping

News & Tips: Documenting the Camping Trip
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Documenting the Camping Trip

Roaming outdoors usually brings about surprises on a regular basis. As a freelance outdoors writer, I'm always working on assignments that put me in position capture many interesting photos. But…
News & Tips: The Basics of Backwoods Coffee (video)...
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The Basics of Backwoods Coffee (video)

There are plenty choices for a  portable coffee Percolator to ensure you get the best brew in the backwoods. Everything tastes better outdoors. This is especially true of a good cup of coffee at…
News & Tips: 4 Multi-Purpose Campfire Cooking Tools & Campfire Recipes (video)...
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4 Multi-Purpose Campfire Cooking Tools & Campfire Recipes (video)

Campfire cooking is often one of the best parts of camping or backpacking: It’s outdoor food preparation at its simplest that results in flavor-packed meals, which taste all the more delicious after…
News & Tips: Snoozing in the Outdoors: Tips for a Good Night’s Rest...
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Snoozing in the Outdoors: Tips for a Good Night’s Rest

For many, camping is an opportunity to get away from it all -- to unplug, to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, to rest up and to recharge. It can often be difficult for campers to get acclimated to…
News & Tips: Grand Canyon Activities for the Whole Family...
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Grand Canyon Activities for the Whole Family

As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is an incredibly popular vacation destination for those who enjoy the outdoors. In fact, last year alone, nearly 4.5 million people…
News & Tips: How to Camp Cooler During Hot Weather
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How to Camp Cooler During Hot Weather

The summer is heating up and so is tent camping — literally. Some tent campers skip the hot temps of mid-summer and pitch tents when the temps drop a few degrees. Other tent campers brave the hot…
News & Tips: How to Pack a Backpack
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How to Pack a Backpack

Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
News & Tips: Are You a Mosquito Magnet?
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Are You a Mosquito Magnet?

You know how it goes. You're outside with friends and family and you're getting eaten up by mosquitoes, while some of your friends never get one bite. Ever wondered why? A blog by Lisa Collier Cool…
News & Tips: How Not to Get Lost in the Woods & Survival Tips if it Happens...
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How Not to Get Lost in the Woods & Survival Tips if it Happens

It can happen to the best outdoorsman: the trail disappears, directions get confused, a change in the weather forces you away from familiar landmarks. You can't seem to get your bearings. Suddenly…
News & Tips: Walk With a Naturalist
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Walk With a Naturalist

The group of campers, also devoted bird watchers, captured a few photos before the songbird flew from the branch and disappeared into the woods. Before the group continued the hike, the leader…
News & Tips: Great Camp Gear & Gadgets for Any Type of Camper...
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Great Camp Gear & Gadgets for Any Type of Camper

  Camp gadgets are the rule rather than exception in modern campgrounds. Today, many enthusiastic campers actually make trips to campgrounds and backcountry campsites to test, try and enjoy their…
News & Tips: Which is Right for You: Air Mattress, Sleeping Pad or Cot?...
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Which is Right for You: Air Mattress, Sleeping Pad or Cot?

Having a peaceful sleep is important to stay rested, alert and relaxed, but getting enough shut-eye can be challenging beyond the walls of your home. Investing in a quality cot, mattress or sleeping…