Buying camping gear can get pretty costly, especially if you are camping with a family. Making some of your own gear at home before you go on your next trip…
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Rain can put a damper on a camping trip. A bit of time spent planning the details in advance of the trip will enable you to enjoy yourself regardless of…
For a bomber groundsheet, many hikers use conventional Tyvek housewrap, and there are places on the Internet where you can purchase it. It’s very durable, and will soften with a…
Tents, more than any other piece of outdoor equipment, involve compromises between conflicting properties. Many of these involve weight versus various properties. For example: weight vs size, weight vs stability,…
The tent is the most important piece of equipment on your camping trip. It is your shelter from the elements, your storage space, your living room and your sleeping quarters.…
A half hitch is an easy way to keep tension on a tight rope. It’s also a great way to take up slack and excess rope after your knot is…
Setting up a tent properly can be the difference between a good nights sleep under the stars and waking up with aches and pains or even worse waking up with…