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Storing Food Safely in Bear Country
Bears find unsecured food and scented items fast. Learn what counts as food, where it can safely go, how to…
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Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings Decoded
What the comfort, lower limit and extreme numbers on a sleeping bag label mean, how the lab test works, and…
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Staying Warm on Cold Camping Nights
Cold nights are fixable. Start with the pad under you, match your sleeping bag to the coldest night, then add…
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Picking a Good Campsite Once You Arrive
A practical checklist for choosing where to pitch once you arrive: hazards overhead, slope and wind, durable surfaces, and the…
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Building and Putting Out a Campfire Safely
A practical guide to choosing a spot, building a small fire, and putting it out completely with the drown, stir,…
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Choosing a Tent: Size, Seasons and Features
A plain-language guide to choosing a tent: how much space you need, which season rating fits, what a waterproof rating…
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A First-Time Camper’s Packing Checklist
A plain-English packing list for first-time campers, covering shelter, sleep, water, food, clothing and the Ten Essentials.
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Simple Camp Meals That Need Minimal Gear
Easy camping meals come down to one pot, dry ingredients and a few food safety habits. Here is the minimal…