RV Camping, Camping Tips and Camping Gear
How to choose a safe campsite and the best spot to pitch your tent: checking for dead trees and widowmakers, avoiding flash flood zones and low spots, lightning and wind exposure, distance from water, wildlife and food storage, ground surface and slope, plus a quick arrival checklist. Continue reading How to Choose a Safe Campsite: Where to Pitch a Tent and What to Avoid
Tick prevention and removal for campers, based on CDC guidance: where ticks live, EPA-registered repellents and permethrin-treated clothing, how to do a full tick check, the right way to remove a tick with tweezers, what not to do, symptoms to watch for and how to protect dogs at camp. Continue reading Tick Prevention and Removal for Campers: CDC Steps for Repellents, Tick Checks and Safe Removal
What to do if you get lost while camping or hiking from camp: the STOP method, when to stay put, how to signal with whistles, mirrors and bright colors, calling or texting 911, staying warm and hydrated, teaching kids to hug a tree, and how to avoid getting lost in the first place. Continue reading What to Do If You Get Lost While Camping: The STOP Method, Signaling and Staying Safe Until Help Arrives
A complete camping safety guide: trip planning and itineraries, lightning, heat, cold and flash floods, campfire rules, wildlife and food storage, carbon monoxide, water treatment, navigation, first aid, Leave No Trace and a simple camp emergency plan, based on NPS, NWS, CDC and CPSC guidance. Continue reading Camping Safety Guide: Weather, Fire, Wildlife and Emergencies
A beginner’s guide to camper van ventilation and power: how roof fans and cross-ventilation control heat and condensation, safe heating options and carbon monoxide alarms, house vs starter batteries, charging from the alternator, solar and shore power, inverters, wiring safety and a simple power budget. Continue reading Camper Van Ventilation and Power Basics: Fans, Condensation, Heating, Batteries and Solar for Beginners
A guide to the types of RV campgrounds: private RV parks and resorts, state parks, national park and national forest campgrounds, Army Corps of Engineers lakes, BLM sites, memberships such as Harvest Hosts and Passport America, overnight parking and dispersed camping, with a comparison table and booking tips. Continue reading Types of RV Campgrounds Explained: RV Parks, State and National Parks, Corps of Engineers, Memberships and Free Options
