First time campers start here!
One of my least favorite camping activities is starting a fire with wet wood. Starting a fire with damp wood isn’t great either. Starting a fire with wet wood can be a challenging task, but it’s not impossible. Knowing how to do so may come in handy in emergency situations when dry wood is scarce, such as after a…
Eating great food while camping is always a good time, but then you need to know how to dispose of dishwater when camping. There’s nothing quite like roasting marshmallows over the fire or cooking up some fireside chili. The problem arises when it’s time to wash dishes in the great outdoors. We’ll cover some basics,…
Knowing how to charge your phone while camping in the great outdoors is important. We think using a multipurpose item to keep your phone charged is the best way, but there are so many different ways now. One of my favorite things about tent camping is that it gives us a break from technology. But…
On a chilly camping trip, packing the best hot drinks to enjoy around the campfire can be a game-changer. Firstly, we’ll explore some classic options that are not only delicious, but also practical and easy to prepare in an outdoor setting. From hot chocolate with a twist to a toasty chai latte, prepare to elevate…
Go camping with your family tonight! Use our backyard camping ideas for families to get outside with your family and enjoy nature now!
When you’re camping and your crew needs quick food fast, you’d better know how to light a Jetboil stove. We love our JetBoil Flash and take it on every camping trip. Even if we bring other stoves like our Coleman or even the Blackstone, we always have our trusty jetboil flash. The rule at our…
Hiking with toddlers is an adventure all its own. Getting toddlers hiking early in their lives is a great way to spend time outdoors with your family. The average child over six needs a minimum of one hour of physical activity a day. Children six and under need three! That’s a lot of physical activity…
Kids get dirty while camping, so you’re going to need to know your options for bathing a baby while camping. Camping puts you in some messy situations. From campfire smoke in your hair and skin to muddy puddles and sticky s’mores—the combinations are endless. Things tend to get messier when children are involved, but it’s…
If you’re going on a hike, it’s always a good idea to figure out the best foods to eat before, during, and after a hike with kids. Hiking is one of our favorite outdoor activities. You get to explore nature, be active, and bond as a family. A big part of outdoor activities is preparation….
The great outdoors is a wonderful place, but it has a few downsides, including pests. Camping for so many years has taught my family to ignore many of nature’s creepy crawlies. There’s one pest, however, that can’t be overlooked – ticks. There are different types of ticks, and not all carry disease. Here in Minnesota,…
