Just when you think all of the useful outdoor gadgets have all been invented, along comes something like the Zerogoo that makes you slap your head and say, “why didn’t I think of that?” Those of us that use hydration systems are always fighting mold and “goo” that seems to love the moist environment. We hang them upside down, we leave the out in the sun, but there’s really no good way to get the things dry.
Author Archives: Roy Scribner
How to Buy a Used Tent Trailer
3-year-old pop-up tent trailers are easy to find and inexpensive
Last month I wrote an article on two interesting new pop-up tent trailers (see Pop-up Tent Trailers) that has proven to be one of the more popular posts, here on CampingBlogger. Tent trailers are popular camping solutions for families because they provide a lot of bed space in a compact area. Tent trailers can usually be stored at home, which saves several hundred dollars a month in storage fees. Many tent trailers weigh less than 2,000 pounds, which means they are towable behind most family vehicles.
First Spring Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Jill in Salisbury, MA for winning our first Friday contest. Jill selected one of the Lodge dutch ovens (great choice!). That leaves one more dutch oven and two Leatherman multitools to be given away each Friday, this month.
Camping Mishaps: Forgot it or broke it
We can rebuild it (photo by Tim Eschaton)
It happens to the best of us. No matter how well you prepare, or how many checklists you use, it is inevitable that someday you will show up in the backcountry only to discover that you forgot to pack something important. It might be as simple as a can opener or maybe the fuel for your camp stove, but it’s important to stay calm and not let the situation ruin your weekend.
A Camp Breakfast Everyone will Remember
A little preparation is all it takes
One of the great camping traditions that we enjoy is a hearty breakfast on Saturday morning. We usually arrive at the campground on Friday night, so Saturday morning’s breakfast sets the tone for the weekend and is the de facto “kick off†for the trip.