You’re probably not the first to wonder how to charge a phone while camping. Many phones nowadays can barely make the 24-hour mark before the battery runs out, which can be particularly inconvenient when you’re camping. Even though I strive to live in the moment and enjoy the outdoors, I always make sure to have […]

Do you know how to blackout a tent? It’s a question I often get asked, especially by parents. Whenever I go summer camping, I always make sure that I black out my tent, otherwise it’s pretty much impossible to sleep in on vacation. There are several different ways that I use to black out my

Knowing how to shower while camping will help you stay fresh for days, allowing you to take more adventurous trips to faraway places. I’m very particular about my personal hygiene, so one of the first things I looked up when I started camping is how to take my daily shower. There were some ups and

With the summer rolling in, many inexperienced campers underestimate how cold nights can get. Learning how to heat a tent without electricity is an essential skill you’ll need if you want to enjoy your camping trip year-round. I’ve had more than one occasion where I needed a warm tent but had no access to power.

Ever been on a rainy camping trip and wondered how to dry out your tent? I go camping all year round and I’ve camped out through my fair share of rainstorms. That said, I always make sure that I dry out my tent as soon as possible. I’ve learnt my lesson after spending the day

If you learn how to hang lights in a camping tent, you can significantly improve your camping experience. Instead of spending the nights in complete darkness or depending on a flashlight to see, you can have a hands-free experience.  Although I used to depend on a small torch to light up my tent in the

Here’s a question I get asked a lot: “How long does it take to set up a tent?” My friends, relatives, and colleagues love hearing about my camping adventures but they seem overly apprehensive about setting up a tent and how long it takes.  I have set up many different types of tents, many different

If you want to know how to keep bedding dry when camping, you already know that wet bedding is a quick recipe for hypothermia and getting sick. I made the mistake of sleeping under a damp blanket last year, and that was the worst cold I’ve had in my life. Since then, I’ve learned to

Wondering how to clean a moldy tent? It’s a common question and I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there. Summer comes around and you decide to unpack your tent only to find it’s covered with mold.  Last year I packed my tent away in a bit of a hurry. There had been

This article will show you how to set up a tent in the rain, and ensure it is kept warm and dry.  I have booked many camping trips with friends and then as the weekend approaches the weather forecast predicts rain. So after setting up our tent in the rain multiple times I’ve learned some