Camping

When it’s time to shop for a new sleeping bag, there are two main considerations for selecting the right bag for you: type of insulation and temperature rating. Every bag has the latter, usually right in the name of the bag, but those numbers may not mean what you think they mean. In fact, they could be up to 20º off, meaning you could be spending a very chilly night in the woods if you’re not careful! So allow us to enlighten you. Right here, right now, we’ll break down sleeping bag temperature ratings and help you find the right sleeping bag for you by explaining what the temperature ratings actually mean. That way, you can sleep comfortably in the great outdoors any time of year.

Maybe this is the first time you’re hearing of BioLite. Maybe you’re a fan from afar but haven’t yet acquired any of their dope, eco-friendly products. Maybe we can help with that. We recently tried out the BioLite CampStove 2 Bundle and if you were hoping for a review, wish granted. We’ll break down what’s included, how it functions, and who might want to grab one for themselves in this here review. So grab the popcorn and watch the vid or read on to find out more!

Want a better cup of coffee on your next adventure? Here are 5 of the best ways to make coffee when camping, ranked!

We’ve noticed in the last year or two that despite the weight, people seem to like to cart their favorite alcoholic beverage into the backcountry (and certainly to the car …

Familiar with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics? You should be. Whether you consider yourself an “outdoorsy” person or not, everybody can leave no trace, whether you’re taking …

We frequently get asked what we eat on the trail. Sometimes by folks who are interested in trying backpacking and just want to know what to eat, sometimes by folks …

If you’re new to winter camping or are thinking about giving it a go, I would be willing to bet the reason you haven’t tried it already has a lot to do with one thing: the cold. Ima be honest, that’s what has kept me from doing much winter backpacking or camping in the past. I’m a tiny person with no built-in insulation and I get cold quickly and completely. But now that it’s winter camping season, I’m ready to get out there and play on the empty trails with just the landscape and the wildlife. If you think you might just be ready, too, here are some tips on how to stay warm while winter camping.

When it comes to dining in the backcountry or campground, dinnertime is a sacred time. It means refueling after a long, hard day on the trail (or a long, hard …

Here at Terradrift, we have an inordinate amount of conversations about going to the bathroom in the woods. You might be surprised at how often it comes up in normal …

We’ve heard a lot of people lately touting the relative merits of hammock camping, so we decided to try it out for ourselves. It helped that I recently wrote an …