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Cold Weather Camping Clothing: Why Cotton is Dangerous & What to Wear
Why Cotton Will Betray You in the Cold (and What to Wear Instead) Cotton might feel comfy, but it’s a major risk for cold weather camping. Here’s why you should leave cotton at home, plus what clothing to pack to stay dry, warm, and safe on your next adventure. Cotton is the fabric of our…
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7 Ways to Light Your Campsite (Without Accidentally Summoning Moths the Size of Your Face)
7 Ways to Light Your Campsite (Without Accidentally Summoning Moths the Size of Your Face) Darkness outdoors is not the same as darkness in your bedroom. At home, you know the walls are still there, your phone glows in the corner, and you can probably find the bathroom blindfolded. In the woods? The second the…
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Leave No Trace Camping: 7 Essential Principles for Responsible Outdoor Adventures
Leave No Trace: 7 Essential Principles for Responsible Camping Responsible camping starts with Leave No Trace. These seven principles will help you preserve the outdoors, respect wildlife, and make sure the next camper enjoys nature just as much as you did. Here is the truth. The outdoors does not actually need us. It has been…
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Camping Sleep Tips: 10 Ways to Get Restful Sleep Under the Stars
10 Awesome Camping Sleep Tips for a Restful Night Under the Stars Sleeping well while camping is totally possible with the right approach! These 10 tips will help you get cozy, block out noise, and wake up ready for adventure…no matter where you pitch your tent. The first lie every new camper tells themselves is…
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Safe Camping: 7 Tips for Respecting Wildlife & Nature Outdoors
Ensuring Safe Camping: 7 Tips for Respecting Wildlife and Nature in the Outdoors Camping is an adventure, but it’s also a responsibility. These seven tips will help you stay safe, respect wildlife, and protect the natural spaces we all love to explore. The thing about sleeping in a tent is that it will, without fail,…