We’ve seen it happen – drought, flood, pandemic – the stock on the shelves empties out fast, and prices begin to skyrocket as people start stockpiling too late. But those who have prepared for droughts can sit pretty, knowing they have enough to last them at least a year or two until the drought breaks. …
If you are in the market for a sleeping bag, and want ‘the best’ for the amount you have to spend there will be various ratings to look out for, and these will vary in importance from person to person. For example, an eco-warrior will want to know the carbon footprint for the sleeping bag, …
Rooftops tents have become very popular for a few simple reasons: they are very quick to set up; keep you above damp ground; and obviate the need to find a level space to set up camp – although you do have to make sure your vehicle is level. However, before getting excited about fitting a …
Many campers haven’t discovered the comforts of a sleeping bag liner – then they wonder why their sleeping bag is smelling funky, why it isn’t feeling as warm as it is supposed to be and why they have to wash the darn thing so often. Along comes the sleeping bag liner to sort out all …
Top 5 Sleeping Liners to Keep You Comfy in the Wild Read More »
If you are going on a trip and can’t bear to be parted from your significant other by your sleeping bag, you can’t just toss the bags in the vehicle or backpack and say, “We’ll just zip them together when we arrive,” – it’s not quite that easy. Zipping sleeping bags together needs a little …
Discussions about what sleeping bag to choose often center around how warm they are going to keep you. But you need to know how long are they expected to keep you warm and what factors will affect the quality of your sleep. Sleeping bags do lose their warmth, and much of it comes down to …
Most of these tips come from Africa. One has to applaud the ingenuity of people who can use natural resources and scavenged objects to make what they need despite a lack of reliable electrical power, water scarcity and general poverty. Some of the practices could be considered cruel, and depending on the particular laws of …
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With fun in the sun, in and on the water activities, hikes and adventures it’s a common myth that a person won’t really have time for games around camp. Just wait until it rains and you have people looking for something to do. That’s when the well-prepared campers haul out their stash of games and …
The idea of a waterproof sleeping bag may seem appealing. it may seem like a good feature to have. After all, when you’re out camping, you want to be protected from the elements, right? Of course you do, but the purpose of a sleeping bag is to keep you warm inside your tent, as well …
Cowboy stew was made on the trail during cattle droves that provides a fairly quick and easy meal after a long day in the saddle. Cowboys working along or in pairs or threes would make it themselves, or if it was a big round up then the cook at the chuck wagon would make the …
