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Water Purification Methods for Camping and Emer...

Clean water is the most critical survival need. You can survive weeks without food but only about 3 days without water. Whether you're backpacking in the Rockies or preparing for...

Car Camping vs. Backpacking: How to Choose Your...

The camping world splits into two broad camps (pun intended): car camping and backpacking. Both get you outside, but the experience, gear requirements, and planning couldn't be more different. Here's...

Sleeping Bag Buying Guide: Temperature Ratings,...

A good sleeping bag is the most important piece of camping comfort gear you own. Too warm and you sweat all night; too cold and you're miserable by midnight. Understanding...

Camp Kitchen Essentials: Cook Like a Pro in the...

There's something about eating outdoors that makes food taste better. Whether you're grilling steaks at a campground or boiling ramen on a backpacking stove at 10,000 feet, good camp cooking...

How to Choose the Best Camping Tent for Your Trip

Your tent is your home in the backcountry. Choosing the right one means the difference between sleeping soundly through a storm and lying awake praying the poles hold. Here's how...

Cold Weather Hunting: Layering Systems That Act...

Nothing ends a hunt faster than cold. When you're sitting motionless in a tree stand at 5 AM in January, your body is generating almost no heat. A proper layering...