Need Rope? Choose Carefully!

We are a society that often depends on rope for work or recreation. There are ropes designed and manufactured for specific applications such as climbing and boating. Many other ropes are made for general applications in camping or for use around the home. Extra rope is one of the staples I keep in my camping…

Warm Dutch Oven Treats for Cold Weather!

Want an easy and fun Dutch Oven treat that all of the kids can help make? Then this recipe is for you! It only has 5 ingredients and can be made following the simple steps outlined below. Dutch Oven Cinnamon Bread Pull-Aparts Ingredients ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cans (16.3 oz….

Tents for Long Term Camping

The other day I was asked about my tent recommendation for someone who had planned to live in a tent for 3 months. I directed camps in a variety of locations for over 30 years. We had to house our staff of up to 60 people in tents each summer, so I have some experience…

What’s In Your First-Aid Kit?

As we’ve been working on content for OSME.tv (Outdoor Skills Made Easy) many people suggested we put together a list of what a proper first-aid kit should contain. We suggest building your own first aid  kit which is easy and fun and will give you confidence when you go because you are very familiar with…

Cold Weather Camping Hacks!

The weather is changing and I’ve been thinking about camping and staying warm! Here are a few ideas that I use to stay warm when it’s time to crawl in the tent and hit the sack. Start with a hot meal to keep the insides warm. Remember that warmth is created by body heat and…