Winter Camping Hacks Video

After writing an article about some of our favorite winter camping hacks, we decided it would be good to make a video to share more of our favorites. Enjoy! It’s important to remember to be prepared, and understand that there’s no bad weather, just bad clothing! Check out some of our favorite winter gear here:…

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…

Types of Lifejackets Video

Today we go over the different types of lifejackets, or PFD’s (personal floatation devices) available. Enjoy!