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The Ultimate Car Camping Packing Checklist
Want to try camping? Before you set out on an overnight backcountry hike, get your feet wet with car camping. The best type of camping for beginners, car camping allows you to carry the gear you need in your car, including all the essentials and even some creature comforts. All you have to do is book a campsite at a local campground, which often already has restroom facilities, hot showers and sometimes even a canteen store to grab last-minute (or forgotten) items.
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8 Glamping Essentials
Want to try camping, but not entirely convinced you’ll make it through the night? If you don’t want to necessarily be roughing it at a campsite and prefer to have the creature comforts of home, glamping is a great way to go. And once you understand the difference between glamping vs. camping, you might be hooked! But how does one go glamping and what kind of gear is needed?
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Easy Car Camping Meals for Your Next Trip
Planning a car camping trip with friends or family? Take time to plan some delicious meals, too! Whether you plan to cook around the fire pit or on a double burner stove, there are tons of tasty dinners, breakfasts and lunches you can conjure up. Here are some easy car camping meals to give you some inspiration.
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The Ultimate Guide to RV Classes
What’s the only thing better than traveling the world? Why, bringing along the comforts of home, of course. RVing is an incredible way to explore the great outdoors without sacrificing the small luxuries of modern living that can make traveling so much easier.
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Paleo Camping Food: What To Bring
Following a paleo diet while camping can be tricky. After all, most of the foods in a paleo diet — lean meats, fish, fresh fruits and veggies — need to be refrigerated. So what’s a paleo camper to do? Temporarily give up on your diet and resign yourself to eating chips, hot dogs and s’mores?
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How to Keep Bears Away from Your Campsite
It’s your worst camping nightmare. No, we don’t mean camping with the in-laws. We’re talking about bears crashing your campsite. Although bears may appear clumsy, they’re considered to be one of the most dangerous mammals in the world. Bears have a super-strong sense of smell — stronger even than a bloodhound’s. And your campsite has all of that delicious food…
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9 Free Camping Apps to Download Before Your Next Adventure
Camping is packed with amazing benefits: fresh air, improved mood, better sleep — the list is endless. Unfortunately, all of those positives often come with a lot of work. You need to think about where to set up camp, what meals to eat, how to pack for your trip and how to keep the kiddos entertained. The solution? Free camping apps to make your life much, much easier.
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Camping with Kids: Plan the Best Family-Friendly Nature Getaway
Nature can instill many teachable moments to our children, building character and making them appreciate the earth around them. Children can take in the sights and sounds of nature even at a young age, from the croak of a frog to the tickle of grass blades beneath their feet. And one of the best ways to allow kids to experience nature is by camping! But if camping with your offspring sounds scary, we’ve got you covered!
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The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Camping
Whether it’s for a quick day hike, overnight camping trip or a week-long hunting excursion, setting out into the backcountry wilderness is a wonderful experience. It removes us from the everyday hustle and bustle of our modern lives and allows us to get in better touch with nature. Taking in the fresh scent of evergreen pines or taking off your boots and dipping your toes in a stream can do a lot for one’s spirit. It connects us to the earth and sends us packing home with a renewed sense of wonder and amazement of all its beauty.
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First Time Camping? Here's What You Need to Know
Camping offers a way to escape the grind and get out in the great outdoors. But if you’ve never been camping, even as a scout or young child, it can feel a tad bit intimidating and overwhelming. What kind of gear do you need? How do you cook? Furthermore, what do you cook? But don’t worry! Camping is pretty simple, especially once you get the hang of it.
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What to Wear Camping
You have camp gear organized and placed aside, along with a strategy to stuff provisions in your new waterproof cooler backpack come morning. Now, what else is there to pack? Oh, right! Your clothes. But before you roll your Bermuda shorts and pick out your favorite sunglasses, understand that there’s a little more that goes into it. From your head to your toes, here is what to wear camping.
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The 8 Best Places for Year-Round Camping
Avid campers need more than a summer to decompress with nature. Good thing there’s plenty of year-round campgrounds! Whether you need a break from the world for a weekend or intend to take a winter camping trip with the entire family, take a look and explore these year-round camping spots. From California to the Florida Keys, there’s something for everybody.
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The 9 Best Cars for Camping
Ready to hit the road and go camping? Whether you’re a family who’s recently gotten into camping or an avid camper looking to explore more remote areas, here are the nine best cars for camping. From the family-friendly Subarus built for the snow and plenty of camping storage to the open-air Jeeps, this list is sure to have a vehicle you might like for your next camping trip.
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Our Essential List of Must-Have Camping Gear
Before you set out on your first camping trip, do you have everything you need? It’s not just about the marshmallows for the kids and the beer for the adults. You need to consider the camp gear you need to survive, too. From finding the right tent to wearing proper clothing and boots, here are some of the must-have camping gear you need for your camping setup.
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How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
Does your sleeping bag have a funky odor you just can’t seem to shake? Then it might be time for a wash! Hardcore campers who sleep beneath an A-frame tarp sans bivvy can abuse their sleeping bags, but so do families with kids and pets. From the sweat buildup on the interior lining to dog hair and muddy paws on the outer shell, your sleeping bag needs a cleaning every now and then.
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How to Stay Warm in a Tent
Did you have a sleepless night, chattering away as you tried to keep warm inside your tent? Or are you usually cold-blooded and want to prepare for the worst-case scenario? Either way, staying cozy and bundled up will make for a much more enjoyable camping experience. And sometimes, all it takes is the right gear and a little preparedness to stay safe and get a good night’s sleep. Learn how to stay warm in a tent and make your campsite toasty.
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How to Keep a Tent Cool
If you’ve ever gone camping in the dead heat of summer, you know how hot a tent can get. Your sleeping bag’s interior sheets become drenched with sweat each night and you pretty much avoid entering your greenhouse-like structure during the day. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are some tips on how to keep a tent cool so you can make your hot summer nights more enjoyable.
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7 Steps to De-Winterize Your RV
Spring is nearly here and you know what time it is! Time to hit the road and explore the great states of America. For many RV owners, hunkering down and winterizing their trailer is a necessity. But once the snow begins to melt, they’re eager for a vacation. Before you do so, you need to make sure your RV is in good working order.
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9 Need-to-Know Hammock Camping Tips
Lightweight and hassle-free, hammock camping has become a popular way to replace tents in the great outdoors. Luckily, with durable hammock brands and ingenious features for sleeping and staying dry, it’s become easier than ever to enjoy sleeping off the ground and swaying under leafy canopies.
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How to Master Solo Camping
Group camping or just camping with friends requires lots of coordination. From ensuring there are enough provisions for everyone to stay nourished and hydrated to guaranteeing everyone has a nice dry spot inside a tent, planning correctly is more important when camping. Otherwise, it could turn into a disaster – or at least some frustrated campers.
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Don't Lose Your Bearing - Here's How to Use Bear Spray
From the Great Smoky Mountains to Yellowstone National Park, America is home to various bear species and populations. And when entering bear territory, it’s critical that you remain alert and even take extra precautions like carrying bear spray.
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Glamping vs. Camping: Which is Right For You?
Glamping is a relatively new concept. Ultimately, it means a more luxurious camping experience and, since its conception, many high-standard outdoor enthusiasts have taken a liking to it so much that this once made-up word has been added to the 2018 edition of the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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Camping with Dogs: How to Enjoy Camping with Your Best Friend
Want to bring your loyal companion along on your next camping trip? Before you pack the kibble and leash all willy nilly, there are some things to consider. For starters, camping with dogs comes with rules. Plus, this time the camping trip is not just about you. You want your pup to enjoy their adventure, too! So to fully appreciate camping with dogs, find the best spots and consider these extra tips and tricks.
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What is Dispersed Camping
Wanna get off the grid? Avid campers know that there’s one well-kept secret to doing so, even in the busiest and most popular natural regions of the world: dispersed camping. This underrated form of outdoor adventuring involves pitching a tent on areas of public land not designated as a campground. There are some major benefits to this type of exploration (more on that below) so it’s definitely something you want to keep in your ever-growing stash of camping hacks.
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How Much Does Camping Cost
Camping has surged in America. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have sought the great outdoors in their local region in lieu of resorts and overseas travel. And now, you kind of like the idea yourself. After all, camping can be an affordable option compared to the average vacation.
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Off-Road Camping Basics
Off-road camping is a bit like wilderness backpacking, except with a few advantages. For one, you can get to your destination faster. And second, you can carry a ton more gear, creating a more luxurious camping experience. However, it’s important to set the right expectations, as it also presents many challenges. Ready to experience off-road camping? Here’s what you need to know.
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How to Optimize Your Camping Setup
Going camping as an adult really gives you a newfound appreciation for your parents. Think about it: While they were busy doing all the work—figuring out where to camp, how to set things up, what to eat—you got to enjoy nature without worrying about all the logistics of your camping setup. Those were the good old days.
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How to Cook Over a Campfire
If you ask someone what their favorite part of camping is, there’s a good chance that they’ll mention hanging out by the fire and eating delicious food. What’s not to love? From gooey s’mores and apple pie packets to juicy skirt steaks and hearty stews, the number of mouthwatering foods you can make over a campfire is truly endless.
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Camping Question: How Far Can a Bear Smell
Hike and camp for long enough, and you will inevitably cross paths with wildlife. Most of these encounters will be brief and pleasant: chipmunks stuffing their cheeks with food, migrating birds flying overhead, white-tailed deer eating grass. But if there is one animal in particular that most campers want to avoid at all costs, it’s a bear.
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10 Genius Camping Storage Ideas
Have you ever looked at your camping gear and thought, “I wonder if there is a better way to pack/store/organize this?” Well, we’re here to tell you that the answer is almost always yes. That’s because campers in general are a pretty innovative bunch. Turns out, you kind of need to be creative with your camping storage system when you’re in the remote wilderness.
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How to Start a Bonfire (Safely!)
The radiating warmth and unmistakable smell of a backyard bonfire are some of the best parts of summer and fall. But, by their very nature, bonfires can be dangerous. Knowing how to properly build and control one is crucial to the success and safety of your fire-centric gathering.
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The 7 Leave No Trace Principles: How to Respect and Protect Nature
Most people who have gone camping or spent any time in the outdoors have probably heard the phrase “leave no trace.” This concept traces its roots back to the 1960s when a boom in wildland recreation led to overcrowding and ecological damage. It embodies the principle that one should leave the wilds exactly as they found it, with no exceptions. At its core, “leave no trace” means allowing nature to be as it is with minimal impact or intervention from the people who enjoy it.
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How to Start a Campfire
Knowing how to start a fire is one of the most fundamental survival skills you can learn. In fact, it’s one of the core skills covered in classic survival guides like the SAS Survival Handbook and the Boy Scouts’ Fieldbook. Being able to start a campfire is important because fire provides so many crucial survival necessities, allowing people to keep warm, cook, purify water, signal for help and more. Most of the time, though, the campfire serves as a fun place to gather, make s’mores, tell stories and play music. No matter your wilderness needs, knowing how to light the fire is the first step.
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How to Survive (and Actually Enjoy) Camping With a Baby
Camping with a baby seems like a lot of work. In addition to all your standard camp gear, you’ve also got to think about packing an endless list of supplies for your little one. But despite all the extra work, camping is actually a fantastic way to introduce your kids to the great outdoors, and it’s never too early to light the fire. For many parents, short camping trips can serve as a trial run for longer, more involved outings, so think of them as practice.
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How to Keep Food Cold While Camping
Part of the fun of a camping trip is being away from the routine of normal life. The tradeoff, of course, is that you have to give up some luxuries. One such luxury is the refrigerator. When you’re heading off the grid for a couple of days, you’ve got to eat and — if you’re like many modern campers — you want to eat well. The key to feasting (and drinking) like royalty in the woods is to develop a food-cooling strategy that keeps everything fresh.
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10 Camping Games to Play With Family and Friends
Heading out for a weekend camping trip means disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with family and friends. The best way to do that? Some friendly competition, of course! Bring along a few games to help pass the time and connect with your crew.
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10 Easy No-Cook Camping Meals
All experienced campers know that simple options are better when it comes to food. We all love our fire-roasted hot dogs and s’mores, but no one wants to get too gourmet when spending time outdoors. We believe that with a perfectly packed cooler and a little bit of preparation, you can eat like royalty out in the woods without even boiling a pot of water. No campfire needed! In the spirit of simplicity, here are a few no-cook meals to make the next time you’re camping.
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Beach Camping: What You Need to Know
Camping is all about getting close to nature, which is why beach camping is such a popular activity for outdoorsy types. It’s the only form of camping where you get to fall asleep to the gentle sound of crashing waves or unroll your sleeping bag on soft, sandy ground. Indeed, beach camping is a bucket list item for many of us. But you can’t set up camp just anywhere. There are a few important things you need to know beforehand.
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Camping in California: The 7 Best Campgrounds
California truly has it all: breathtaking coastal vistas, centuries-old redwoods, pristine white-sand beaches. The natural splendor is especially bountiful for the dedicated outdoor explorer. Camping is our favorite way to see all the amazing landscapes this state has to offer, so why not hop down the coast to explore all the gorgeous campgrounds? Here are our top 7 recommendations, from north to south.
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The Simple Guide to Kayak and Canoe Camping
For serious outdoor adventurers, nothing brings a thrill quite like getting totally off the grid. And one of the best ways to get far off the beaten path is to paddle your way to your destination. Kayak and canoe camping combines all the best parts of outdoor fun into one big adventure. But first-timers need to be aware that this kind of camping requires a bit of extra preparation. Pelican is here to help you master it.
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18 Camping Hacks for Your Next Outing
Part of being a skilled camper is knowing how to handle the unexpected without breaking a sweat. A sudden downpour or cold spell? No biggie. Dead batteries or a burned-out bulb in your lantern? Nothing you can’t handle. A missing tent pole? Not worth a second of worry. Indeed, seasoned campers possess the unique ability to shake off hiccups with grace and quickly maneuver to find solutions using the most basic tools and supplies.
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What is Boondocking?
When we think about going camping, most of us picture a scenic campsite with a designated picnic table, fire ring and camping pad. There may be public showers and a camp shop. But this is far from the only way to camp, especially when you’re rolling with a full-blown RV or camper. Another option, and an arguably more primitive one, is boondocking. In this guide, we’re going over all the basics of boondocking to see if it’s something you may want to try.
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6 Tips for Successful Car Camping
Who needs a tent when you’ve got a roomy hatch, truck bed or backseat? Car camping comes in many forms. Depending on your preferences, budget and needs, you might want to try a sleeping bag in the hatch, a conversion van or a car-camping tent for your next overnight adventure. Either way, all of these options provide the same minimalist camping experience and the same opportunity for limitless roaming.
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What is Dry Camping?
One of the main benefits of trading up your tent for an RV or camper van is that, well… everywhere you go, you’re home. Self-contained camping units come equipped with many of the same comforts as your permanent residence — a roomy bed with a real mattress, a full-scale kitchen and, in some cases, a bathroom. Another big advantage? With all of these amenities, you may not need the ones you’d get at a standard campground. Enter dry camping.
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Backyard Camping with Kids: How to Do it the Right Way
Camping is without a doubt one of the best ways to introduce your kids to the basic concepts of survival and outdoor stewardship. By taking them out of their typical environment and putting them somewhere new, you’re helping them to build self-confidence, problem-solving skills, independence and a spirit for adventure. The quality family bonding time is an added bonus! With no screens, no air conditioning and no pantry full of snacks, everything becomes a fun, family-centric activity when you’re out in the wild.
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