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Camping in High Winds - How to Stop Your Tent From Blowing Away
Camping in high winds can be a bit nerve wracking, especially if you’re hoping a strong gust doesn’t pickup and toss your tent like a plastic bag. Just like homes that survive hurricane-force winds, some...
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Is a Screen Tent Worth it for Camping?
To level up your camping game, you might want to consider setting up a screen tent – also known as a screen house or bug shelter. But, what exactly is a screen tent? How can it be beneficial when...
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How to Properly Tie the 3 Most Useful Knots for Camping ....
Knowing how to tie specific knots while camping is definitely an asset. I believe that utilizing your rope effectively, as well as applying proper knots, is one of the many fundamental camping skills everyone...
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How to Properly Fold and Pack a Tent
Taking down, folding and packing a tent isn’t always the easiest. And no matter what, it’s always hard to replicate the same factory folding and compactness of a tent once it’s been erected. Well, you’re...
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Is a Lighter, Matches or Ferrocerium Rod Better for Camping?
Carrying the proper fire starting implements is important for any camping trip, but what’s better to bring – a butane lighter, stormproof matches, or a ferrocerium rod? Well, fire starting can be a contentious...
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Do You Really Need to Bring a Multi-tool While Camping?
One of my very first purchases before backcountry camping was a multi-tool. Specifically, I bought a Leatherman Skeletool. And, since I didn’t have a dedicated camp knife at the time, I figured the multi-tool...