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How to Stay Cool While Camping
We just got home from a late-August summer camping trip at Dos Picos County Park where it was hot, hot, hot. Even with shade and a nice breeze, camping in certain areas and during certain times of year can be downright toasty. But, if you’re like me, you need to make the most out of your summer because that’s when the kids are out of school and when the weather is typically decent. You just need to know how to stay cool while camping. Also, when it’s hot out, the last thing you want to be doing is spending hours in front of a hot bbq or grill making dinner.…
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Things to Bring Tent Camping: 10 Must-Haves
As we’re gearing up to go beach camping in a few days, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from some friends who are going camping with us for the first time. They need to know the most essential things to bring tent camping. Not only is it their first time beach camping, but it’s their first time camping at all. This morning, I got a text from them asking me for the top 10 most important things to bring camping, so I decided to compile a list here. 10 Things to Bring Tent Camping My biggest recommendation for those who are just starting out is to buy the things…
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Motorhome Essentials: What You Need
Things you need for a motorhome that you might not have thought of We just recently bought our Thor Ace 30.2 motorhome. Before we had that, we had tent camped for many years, so we already had all of the camping basics. We had cooking utensils, pots and pans, plates and silverware, which we just moved from our camping bins into our motorhome. We also purchased sheets, pillows, towels and toothbrushes that would live permanently in the motorhome. But there were a lot of motorhome essentials that we didn’t think of until our first outing in the RV. Here’s a list of motorhome essentials we ended up purchasing after our…
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Rainy Day Camping Hacks for Families: How to Stay Dry, Happy & Sane
Let’s be real—rain and camping don’t exactly sound like a dream combo, especially when you’ve got little ones in tow. But here’s the good news: with a little prep and the right gear, camping in the rain can still be a fun, cozy, and even memorable family adventure. We’ve done some summertime mountain camping where it’s clear and sunny one minute, and the next minute the clouds are coming in for a torrential downpour. While it’s not usually ideal, it does always add a bit of excitement to the day. Last time we were camping in June Lake, we had about two hours of solid rain that came out of…
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How to Stay Warm in a Tent
When we were tent campers (feels like it was yesterday… oh wait, it pretty much was!), I felt so limited as to where and when we could go camping because I didn’t want to freeze at night. Then one year, we went camping at Meeks Bay in Lake Tahoe at the end of June, and we absolutely froze. After that trip, I was determined to learn how to stay warm in a tent. After a few key purchases, we are now prepared to camp in any kind of weather. Make sure you check out my tips for camping in the rain as well. How to Stay Warm in a Tent:…
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Camping Kitchen: What You Need
Two of the most important things you need for a successful camping trip are good sleeping gear and kitchen gear. I cover the best camping tents and sleeping mats in a different post, so this one is all about your camping kitchen needs. You can also check out my complete camping gear checklist to make sure you have everything you need. One of my biggest recommendations when it comes to camping kitchens is to create a bin that’s all of your camping kitchen gear and another that is all of your “pantry” stuff. This makes packing for your camping trip so much easier. Here’s what you need to make sure…
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Best Sleeping Mats for Camping
I know a lot of people are hesitant to begin camping because they think it’s uncomfortable to sleep in a tent. But it doesn’t have to be. When you choose one of the best sleeping mats for camping, you’ll be surprised at just how comfortable you can be sleeping in the great outdoors. Selecting the right camping mat is essential for a comfortable night’s sleep outdoors. But with so many different styles of sleeping pads for camping, the options can be overwhelming. And there’s a huge differential in price points, with some costing about $30 and others costing hundreds of dollars. So how do you know which style to get…
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Cooking Supplies for Camping
When heading out on a camping trip, you need to make sure you have everything you need. One strategy I use to make my life easier is putting all of my cooking supplies for camping in a storage container–or at least those that fit. This way, I can just load up the entire box, knowing that everything is packed and ready to go. I make sure to restock it after each trip. If you’re just starting off camping, I highly suggest you consider doing the same and creating a camping kitchen of sorts. But first, you need to know exactly what cooking supplies for camping you need. Also be sure…
