RV Camping, Camping Tips and Camping Gear
A practical guide to camping cabins, yurts, fire lookouts and other rustic rentals at state parks, national forests and private campgrounds: what they include, how they compare with tents and hotels on cost, how to book them, what to pack, and tips for comfort, safety and winter stays. Continue reading Camping Cabins and Yurts: What to Expect, Costs, Booking and What to Pack
A step-by-step plan for a first camping trip: choosing the type of camping, picking a campground close to home, booking a site, checking weather and rules, borrowing or buying gear, planning simple meals, packing the car, setting up camp, staying safe and leaving no trace. Continue reading How to Plan Your First Camping Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
How hiking boots, hiking shoes and trail runners compare for camping and backpacking: weight, support, ankle protection, waterproofing, drying time, durability, break-in and fit, plus which to choose by terrain, load, season and foot type, and how to fit footwear to avoid blisters. Continue reading Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: Which Footwear Is Right for Camping and Backpacking
A beginner’s guide to bike camping: the difference between bikepacking and bike touring, which bike you can use, bags and racks, a lightweight gear list, how to pack and balance a loaded bike, planning a first overnight route, finding campsites including hiker-biker sites, and road and trail safety. Continue reading Bike Camping for Beginners: Bikepacking vs Touring, Gear, Packing, Routes and Safety
What hantavirus is, how campers can be exposed through mouse droppings and nests, symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the CDC’s safe cleanup steps for cabins, sheds and RVs, how to keep rodents out of tents, gear and food, and a brief look at plague and other rodent-related risks. Continue reading Hantavirus and Rodents While Camping: How to Protect Yourself at Campsites, Cabins and RVs
Step-by-step instructions for sanitizing an RV fresh water tank and lines with household bleach, how much bleach to use, how long to let it sit, protecting the water heater and filters, flushing out the chlorine taste, how often to sanitize and everyday habits for safe RV drinking water. Continue reading How to Sanitize an RV Fresh Water Tank: Bleach Method, Flushing and Keeping Water Safe
