Canvas tents last for years if they are well taken care of. Sometimes after extended use, mud and dirt will accumulate. If not put away dry, mold and mildew can develop. To clean a canvas tent, it's best to wait for a warm, sunny day, so the tent has time to dry. read more
Mold and mildew develops on a canvas tent when it has been stored in wet or moist conditions. Even canvas tents that have been treated with a waterproof coating are susceptible to mold growth. Mold damages the canvas material. If the m… read more
Camping gear is bound to get dirty. After all it's living on the dirt, outdoors and bearing the brunt of what Mother Nature throws its way. Your tent will take most of the abuse and at one time or the other you'll need to clean it. Thi… read more
Because a tent is your main shelter while camping outdoors, it's bound to get dirty at some time. A tent has to weather everything that Mother Nature throws its way including rain and dirt. Cleaning a canvas tent isn't that hard and yo… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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