If you are camping in the wild, especially backpacking, you are going to need some type of shelter from the outside elements. In the summertime, the sun can get hot and not only drain your energy, but you can also get sun stroke. Having a shelter to keep the sun off of you is imperative. You don't need anything fancy, just a few essential supplies that you n… read more
Getting out of the sun on a hot day can be important to conserving energy and water in the wilderness. A tarp can serve as a sun shelter in any of several configurations based on available materials and topographic constraints or opportunities. read more
When you're trekking through the outdoors, you'll have to contend with many of nature's elements. One of these is wind. If you are ever stranded or in a situation where you have to cope with a heavy wind, it's best to be prepared and have some knowledge of what to do. Building a wind shelter isn't that hard, though it will take a little work to get one put t… read more
The Instant Junior Sun Shelter is a product designed to shield your baby or toddler from the sun's harmful rays while allowing them to enjoy being outside. The sun shade opens easily by removing it from the carrying case and allowing it to unfold while placing it on the ground. Folding the sun shade can be a little tricky though, and it may take some practic… read more
Pop-up tents are designed to be put up quickly and easily. Pop-up tents typically are not designed for rugged backcountry excursions, but rather for campground and car camping trips. However, some new pop-up tents on the market challenge the belief that they aren't suitable for the backcountry. read more
On the north end of the 21-mile long barrier island of Bogue Banks opposite the mainland town of Morehead City is Atlantic Beach, a popular beach community. Located adjacent to Fort Macon State Park, a one-time Civil War battleground a… read more
Formed by the damming of the Bill Williams River, Alamo Lake is one of the most scenic bodies of water in southwest Arizona. While park closures have made campsites on Alamo Lake itself scarce--Alamo Lake State Park will close in June… read more
Hollywood Beach, Florida, is known for its long stretch of boardwalk, declared one of America's top 10 nostalgic promenades by "USA Today" in 2005. The area has miles of powdery white beach; Hollywood Beach is designated as a Blue Wav… read more
A cabin tent offers a roomy sleeping area for the family that loves to camp. Generally speaking, cabin tents feature either three-pole truss or four-pole umbrella frames. Overnight campers are more likely to rely on the truss frame for… 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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