Camping in the rain is what you make of it and I choose to make it awesome! Learn how to stay dry, warm, and thrive on your next rainy camping trip ..read more

Florida is known for many things; beaches, theme parks, swamps, tourists, and of course the insane summer heat.  An average summer day here is in the high 90s with humidity levels boarding a steam room. It’s disgustingly hot.  So as a lifelong Floridian and an avid camper, I’ve picked up many tips and tricks for staying cool when hot weather camping in the summer. In this guide, I’ll share everything I know about how to have an awesome camping experience even when it’s miserably hot and humid out.  Let’s get started.  Pack The Right Clothes I don’t think you need me to tell ..read more

I must admit that I was initially unsure about using a truck bed tent. Sure, they look cool but are they any better than a normal ground-based tent? After months of testing and over 20 nights of truck bed camping in a variety of weather conditions, I can say with 100% certainty that my initial skepticism was way off base. In fact, I now prefer truck tents as my go-to choice when truck camping. In this post, I share my 6 favorite truck bed tents and include suggestions on which to use for specific needs. Let’s dive right in! Truck Bed Tents: Quick Picks BEST OVERALL Sportz Truck Bed Tent N ..read more

Why travel to some far-off destination when you can experience all the joys of Glamping from the comforts of your own backyard? Plus, for nearly the same cost as a few nights at a Glamping resort, you can buy most of the gear you’ll need to throw a Glamping party and then you’ll be able to use it again whenever you want. So, if you’re ready to transform your backyard from drab to fab, my easy DIY Glamping Ideas list has everything you need to get started. Choose Your Glamping Tent Bell tents make great choices for an upscale and authentic Glamping experience, but there are plenty of DIY option ..read more

Going fishing is truly one of life’s great pleasures. Tossing a line into the water and pulling a fish from the depths beneath you unlocks a primal and mystical feeling in anyone who experiences it. But as someone who has gone fishing without the proper equipment more than once, I can say with absolute certainty that fishing is way more fun when you’ve got the right gear. If you’re not sure what to take on a fishing trip, don’t stress! You won’t need to break the bank and can get started with just a few basics. I’ll share with you my checklist of essential items to take on any fishing trip and ..read more

Building a fire is one of my favorite parts of any camping trip. I love the process of collecting kindling, carefully stacking the firewood, and then watching as the embers grow into a roaring flame. I love gathering around it with friends to tell ghost stories, sing some songs, and make smores. And I love preparing my favorite camping meals over the open flame. After all my years of camping and building campfires, I’ve developed an easy to follow formula that determines how much firewood I need for camping trips of all kinds. I’ll start by sharing my basic formula and then explain how I devel ..read more

Growing up in Central Florida, my buddies and I would spend entire days of our summer vacation canoeing up and down the spring-fed river that bordered our neighborhood. We knew every inch of that river and were experts at chasing turtles, catching bass, and causing trouble. As we grew older those daytime adventures led to overnight canoe camping trips on a public campsite a few miles downstream from our homes. Those were some of the best times of my life and I’ve never lost that same passion I had as a child. I’m excited to share my love of canoe camping with you today. In this post, I pass al ..read more

What clothes should I bring on my camping trip? I’ve been on 100’s of camping trips in all kinds of different situations, but in my opinion, packing clothes for a camping trip isn’t that much different than packing for any regular trip. In this article I’ll share my essential camping clothes checklist, the best fabrics for camping clothes, as well what to clothes to bring camping in all 4 seasons. Let’s dive in! Camping Clothes Packing List CAMPING SHIRT Moisture Wicking Shop Now BASE LAYER Wool or Synthetic Shop Now HIKING PANTS Rugged & Durable Shop Now MID LAYER ..read more

Buying used equipment is not only a smart choice for your wallet but also has major benefits for our planet. Dive into my comprehensive guide where I’ll share where I find the best deals on pre-loved gear, key tips on making informed purchases, and learn why both your bank account and mother nature will thank you for choosing secondhand items. Let’s get started! Advantages Of Buying Used Camping & Outdoor Gear Buying used camping and outdoor gear has several advantages, including cost savings, the ability to purchase quality items at lower prices, and making an environmentally friendly cho ..read more

My favorite part of camping is waking up warm and cozy in my sleeping bag on a crisp cool morning. But you know what I hate? Tossing and turning all night because my sleeping bag is uncomfortable or not warm enough. Fortunately, I’ve found 5 awesome sleeping bags for camping that make getting some Zzz’s in the great outdoors a pure joy rather than something to dread. Now you can take advantage of my research, testing, and analysis and quickly find the perfect camping sleeping bag for your needs. Let’s dive in! Camping Sleeping Bags: Quick Picks BEST OVERALL HunkerDown 20 Sleeping Bag REI ..read more