Putting Together a Portable Toolkit for Backpackers & Campers
Self-reliance is the name of the camping game. You have to be prepared for unexpected obstacles. This means you have to be able to fix stuff that breaks. And to ...
Feeding Yourself in the Forest: Cooking Gear and Food for Backpackers
Food If you’re car camping and don’t mind filling a couple of coolers with ice, you can pretty much bring whatever food you like, but once you venture into the ...
Outdoor Clothing for Campers: Stuff from Your Closet and from the Store
You’ll need to bring along enough clothing to keep you warm, dry and comfortable for the duration of your trip (you can wash clothing during the trip, but it’s kind ...
Safety Equipment and Logistic Items for Campers, Backpackers and Others
Secondary Storage for Backpackers: Stuff to Keep Your Stuff In
Secondary Storage Daypack or fanny pack Stuff sacks or compression bags Dry bags Trash bags Ziplock bags
Backpacks, Tents and Sleeping Bags: The Three Things All Beginning Campers Have to Buy
A Backpack & Associated Gear Not all campers require a backpack — car campers can typically get by without one. You may still find a little day pack helpful for ...
Miscellaneous Gear and Extras to Bring Camping
Radio Reading material Notebook and pen Camp games Instruments Camera and associated equipment Music player (w/ headphones or speaker) Camp blanket Fishing gear/license/bait Eye masks/ear plugs Field guides Binoculars Dog ...
Toiletries and Personal Items to Take Camping
Camping certainly isn’t a pursuit for the vain, but you’ll need to address some minimal hygiene and personal care needs when living outside. As always, camp in the way that ...
First Aid Kits for Campers & Backpackers (and Other Outdoor Adventurers)
You can put a first-aid kit together yourself if you like, but it’s easier to just buy one. And you’re only going to save yourself a few bucks (at best) ...
Organizing Your Camping Gear
There are a million ways to pack and organize your camping gear. But one of the easiest ways to ensure you can find things easily on the trail is to ...