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How to keep food safe from bears

How to Keep Food Safe From Bears While Camping & Backpacking

Troy De Ville

Nothing can ruin a camping morning more than noticing all your food is gone. From just a one-night stay at ...

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How Does a Dry Bag Work & Why You Need One

Troy De Ville

Dry bags are a vital piece of outdoor gear. While dry bags can be incredibly diverse, the main job is ...

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Emergency Backpacking Shelters, How Not to Die in the Woods

Troy De Ville

The most dangerous thing while backpacking isn’t wild animals or other people. It’s the weather. A bear attack is rare, ...

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Rent Gear Online: We Called The best 7 Places & Got Quotes

Troy De Ville

We called these top camping and hiking gear rental companies to see how they compare. Each supplier claims to have ...

Backpacking With No Water Source – Stay Alive Dry Hiking

Backpacking With No Water Source – Stay Alive Dry Hiking

Troy De Ville

It’s always recommended to hike and camp near water. Sometimes though, this isn’t possible, or the area is going through ...

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Buying Your First Tent Guide – Avoid These Costly Mistakes

Troy De Ville

There’s a ton of options when choosing a tent. 3 season, 4 season, free-standing, sizes, and weights. Don’t let all ...

How to Winterize Any Tent for Winter Camping

Troy De Ville

There’s something beautiful about a white winter. A thick blanket of snow resting on top of a landscape adjacent to ...

Is It OK to Play Music While Camping & Hiking?

Troy De Ville

One of the main reasons for being in nature is the quiet solitude. Most people go camping to get away ...

Top 12 Mistakes When First Group Hiking

Top 12 Mistakes When First Group Hiking

Troy De Ville

Making mistakes is a part of life. How we manage these mistakes and grow from them is what makes life ...

17 ways to make the best cup of coffee while camping and hiking

17 Ways to Make the Best Coffee While Camping & Hiking

Troy De Ville

Having your first cup of coffee in the morning while camping is a beautiful thing. Sipping on a cup while ...