Stake your tent to keep it from sliding around and possibly causing rips and tears in the floor.

Yes, there is a correct way to load your backpack. Some people try to be more organized than others, but it is important to make every inch count. Besides having a proper fit, the other ...

Kirkham's Oversize Foam Pad

Mosquitoes can become a real problem while camping. Learn a few tips and tricks to keeping them from biting you as much.

Pop-up campers are an inexpensive way to get into RV camping. The smaller ones can be towed with almost any size car; their low profile results in less drag, improving fuel efficiency, and they are easier to stow than larger trailers or motor homes. With a few tips and tricks, you can maximize the e

When going camping these simple and easy to follow rules will help to make everyone's camping experience enjoyable

Campground Review - Madison KOA, Deforest, Wisconsin

Being attacked by a bear is not good. You should try to avoid a bear mauling if possible and when defending yourself against a bear attack is so simple it seems foolish not to take the necessary precautions.

Here are a brief look at the following parks I visited camping and geocaching in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. Fall colors will soon be at their peak at the end of September and beginning of October. What a wonderful time to get outdoors and commune with nature.

Bring your family camping and the trip will provide memories for a lifetime. The trip should be enjoyed by all so some planned activities should be packed with you to take on your outdoor adventure. Leave some 'down-time' so each person can enjoy nature in their own way.

Campground Review - River Bottom Farms, Swansea, South Carolina

Tent camping is a great way to get closer to nature away from the distraction of televisions, computers and the comforts of home. Remembering these four simple things will help make your tent camping experience more fun than frustrating.

A picture gallery of sunrises and sunsets. Outdoor photographs and pictures taken by the About.com camping guide.

Wolves are naturally frightened of humans and will go out of their way to avoid them. However human encroachment on wildlife areas and reintroduction programs in North America are forcing more human-wolf encounters. Wolves that have become accustomed to human habitation present the most danger. Runn

A camping recipe from Santos. This tamale whip up is a common treat among the locals in southern California.

KOA RV campgrounds are some of the self-contained open venues ideal for camping by visitors who have come without personal carriages. These venues are usually located in the most scenic localities of the world. For ...

Gerber knives are widely recognized because of its premium quality sport knives and multi-tools for all activities. It's one of the more sought after gadgets on the market. Its newest additio

The first thing you want to consider when choosing a 4 man tent, is the material it's made from. Fabrics like polyester and nylon make good choices because they are lightweight, which means they're easier ...

A great part of many camping trips is spending time at the lake or river catching fresh rainbow trout. Catching the fish is the difficult part, but the question then becomes, with limited supplies on a camping trip, just how can you cook this fresh fish at the campsite for a wonderful meal? How you

Carburetors are the devices in an automotive engine that combine the fuel with air in the correct proportions for compression and combustion. The fuel fills a chamber in the top of the carburetor, and is sprayed into the cylinder through a narrow jet port. The ratio of fuel to air, can be adjusted b