RV Camping, Camping Tips and Camping Gear
A beginner’s guide to RV and van camping: RV classes and towables compared, renting vs buying, the real costs to plan for, hookups and tanks, weight and towing basics, where to camp, safety gear, driving tips and first-trip mistakes to avoid. Continue reading RV Camping for Beginners: How to Choose a Rig, Plan Costs, Find Campgrounds and Avoid First-Trip Mistakes
What Stage 1 and Stage 2 fire restrictions mean on national forests and BLM land, what is usually allowed and banned, how to check current restrictions before a trip, how to cook without a campfire, California campfire permits and penalties for breaking the rules. Continue reading Fire Restrictions on Public Lands: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Explained for Campers
A practical guide to drinking water at dispersed and primitive campsites: how much to bring, where to find water, how boiling, filters, chemical tablets and UV pens compare against bacteria, viruses and parasites, and how to keep water sources clean. Continue reading How to Find and Treat Water While Camping: Filters, Boiling, Chemicals and UV Compared
A camper’s guide to the America the Beautiful pass in 2026: prices for each pass type, where it is accepted, entrance versus campground fees, the 50% camping discount for Senior and Access pass holders, nonresident fees, how to buy and use a pass, and when it pays off. Continue reading America the Beautiful Pass for Campers: What It Covers, What It Doesn’t and Who Gets Discounts
How to save money with used camping gear: which items are smart to buy secondhand, which are better new, an inspection checklist for tents, sleeping bags, stoves and backpacks, how to check for recalls, where to find used gear and how to clean it. Continue reading Buying Used Camping Gear: What to Check, What to Buy New and Where to Look
The written and unwritten rules of campground etiquette: quiet hours, generators, campsite boundaries, pets, campfires, trash and dishwater, plus extra etiquette for free dispersed sites on public land and how to handle a problem neighbor. Continue reading Campground Etiquette: Rules for Being a Good Neighbor at Campgrounds and Free Sites
