Choose your winter camping tents with an eye on the maximum amount of shelter they provide. The lower the temperatures these tents can withstand, the higher the price. Shop for the maximum amount of tent that you can afford, but be well aware of the tent's limitations; for example, if you can afford only a three-season tent, opting for a trip that takes you… read more
Camping is a sport that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. For winter camping enthusiasts, a four season tent is recommended. Winter tents should include accessories that will make the camping trip comfortable and safe. read more
Winter camping often evokes images of snow caves and icy forests. That is sometimes, but not always, the case. Winter camping also embraces the frigid winters of the desert (cold, but mostly dry) and the grasslands (bitterly wind-swept). The main concern in all winter environments is being prepared for the cold. That is what separates a winter camping kit fr… read more
Texas induces thoughts of ten-gallon hats, six-guns, tin stars and rough-and-tumble cowboys riding the dusty plains. But there is more to Texas than the cowboy image. There are hundreds of miles of white sugar-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Kemp's Sea Turtles lay their eggs on the beaches of Texas's South Padre Island. Surfers can ride waves from Gal… read more
Winter camping requires that you reassess what is necessary for a camping trip if your camping has been limited to the warmer months. Many of the aspects associated with summer camping come into play when you head out during the winter, but you must learn to tweak them so they are applicable during cold weather. read more
By using a backpacking stove to cook your meals in the backcountry, you are less of an impact on the land than campfires and will also be able to cook more quickly and more efficiently in all conditions. Choosing the right backpacking… read more
Some outdoor enthusiasts enjoy spending time in the woods in all seasons--including winter. Winter camping in New York is for the real hardcore backpackers. Winter temperatures in New York--especially upstate--can reach well below zero… read more
The Black Diamond Firstlight tent weighs just 2 pounds, 11 ounces. For that you get 27 square feet of space, suitable enough for two. The footprint is 82 x 48, perfect for the narrow spaces one might encounter in mountain passes. The F… read more
Camping in the winter presents a number of potential problems that simply don't exist the rest of the year. Snow and cold temperatures can lead to serious injury and even death if you aren't prepared to deal with them. The most importa… read more
With floor dimensions of 9 feet by 9 feet, the Eureka Tetragon is designed for whole families. Able to hold up to five campers, the Tetragon has an interior height of 6 feet, leaving plenty of room for movement. The Tetragon packs down… read more
Whether you are simply camping at higher elevations above the snow line, or taking advantage of the outdoors at a time when few other campers will be present, camping in winter provides special challenges that warm weather camping does… read more
Cross-country skiing has many different styles, including skate, traditional and nordic backcountry. Nordic backcountry skiing is one of the best ways of touring the backcountry and getting out of the ski area set-tracks. read more
Winter camping can be beautiful and exhilarating. Having the proper winter camping gear is not just convenient but can be necessary for survival. For those who love to ski, snowshoe or simply love the snow, winter camping can be a blas… read more
China Beach is part of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The China Beach area of the park is available for day use and drive-in camping. Juan de Fuca Provincial Park is on the southeastern side… read more
Different fuel types have varying temperatures that they will vaporize the gas at, meaning the liquid could freeze at low temperatures, making your stove unreliable. Canister stoves and the fuel blends inside are usually the first to b… read more
Traditional canvas tents weigh a lot and can be difficult to erect and as well as hot and stuffy in warm weather. It's no wonder that many people instead choose lightweight, easy-to-erect nylon tents. Yet traditional canvas tents do st… read more
Minnesota is a year-round destination for outdoor activities including winter camping. Some sights you can enjoy include the snow-capped hardwood forests in Frontenac or rocky structures and river gorge in Two Harbors. Winter activitie… read more
Though much of Indiana is covered with plains and prairies, rolling hills hiding waterfalls and caves can be found. Lake Michigan peeks into the northern corner, accompanied by nearby lakes and rivers. Camping is a popular summer acti… read more
While the hardy and experienced can camp in the winter nearly anywhere in the United States, many people prefer to seek out balmy climes when tenting it during this season. Arizona is a prime destination for such activities. Its desert… read more
The deserts of southern California can be welcome camping destinations when the snows of winter have descended over other portions of the western United States. While campers even in arid basins of the Mojave or Sonoran deserts must be… 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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