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Camping Tips

Camping tips and hacks for making your trip easier. We always try to setup camp as fast as possible and enjoy sharing our experiences and ideas.

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Rant: Pop-Up camper trailer and why it’s not cutting it for me

Mike N' S'mores2 years ago2 years ago48 mins

Our Livin Lite Quicksilver pop up camper trailer has been fantastic for us. It’s checked almost all of the boxes and then some. Going from tent camping to Ladybug was a huge step up for our big family camping trips in terms of comfort, but I’m finding it didn’t go far enough to make these…

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Our pop up tent camper toilet setup

Mike N' S'mores4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

How do you go to the bathroom when camping? That’s a popular question when I talk to family and friends about our camping adventures. Through our many years of tent camping with kids and now enjoying a Livin’ Lite Quicksilver pop up trailer, I can tell you that having a portable toilet in the camper…

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How to wash dishes when camping

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago14 mins

Let’s face it. Nobody likes to wash dishes when camping. But someone has to do it. And if you want to keep your campsite free of trash, critters, and bears, it’s key to keep your dishes clean when camping. Cleaning dishes while camping Camping gear you’ll need to wash dishes: Collapsible sink basin (one for…

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Camping with a baby: Top 5 items to bring on your trip

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago5 years ago16 mins

Want to take your baby camping? We started taking our little ones around 7 months to a local spot for the weekend just to get us out of the house and enjoy the outdoors. It’s not the easiest trip but with a few essential (and easy to forget)  items you can make it work. Here…

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How to make bathroom and toilet setup when camping

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago5 years ago16 mins

What’s the typical camp bathroom? A filthy pit toilet in a dark, dusty bathroom. Spiderwebs and flying creatures buzzing overhead. It sounds like something from a horror movie, but if you’ve been camping you know I’ve described most campground bathrooms. → Products in this article: Wolf-Wise Pop-Up Privacy Tent and Reliance Portable Toilet Maybe your camping…

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Idyllwild Camping Setup: What worked and what didn’t

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago5 years ago37 mins

We made our first-ever camping trip to Idyllwild this past July and had a blast. There’s plenty of remote camping in this area that gives you the perfect chance to get away from crowds, visit the quaint mountain town, and enjoy a warm campfire all in the same day. This is our first post in…

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Camping with a Mr. Heater Buddy propane heater in the tent

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago5 years ago15 mins

Item Reviewed: Mr. Heater Buddy available at Amazon Can you go camping with a Mr. Heater Buddy in the tent? There are endless tips for cold-weather camping, but in the end a Mr. Heater Buddy propane heater can make the biggest difference when trying to get a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors. Whether…

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Camping breakfast tips — prepare your eggs beforehand!

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago5 years ago27 mins

Cooking breakfast while camping can be a challenge. But if you simplify things you can make an easy camping breakfast that also tastes delicious!

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