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At The Campsite – Camping Tips and Gear

We might be on a relaxing camping trip or an adventurous, vehicle supported overland excursion. Check out our latest articles about camping gear, trips, locations, and how-to tips in the section below.

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Latest Articles about Camping

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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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Where to buy Gazelle T3, T4 Hub Tent and best prices

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago4 years ago13 mins

Hands down, the best ground tent I’ve ever owned is the Gazelle T4 Hub Tent. And I’ve owned many camping tents over the years! Because of the popularity of Gazelle tents it’s been really hard to find one in stock. We will use this page to make an updated list of where to buy a…

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Best Solar Panels for Camping and Overlanding

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago15 mins

Dispersed camping in the middle of nowhere is my absolute favorite, but it does come with its challenges. If you want a few luxuries when you don’t have hookups then you’ll need to find a way to get your own power. We’ll take a look at some of the best solar panels for camping and…

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Camping with kids: Typical morning routine

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago09 mins

Almost all of our camping trips are with the kids, so my wife and I have got our routines down pretty good. While camping is known to be a relaxing time and a chance to get away from the norm, it’s not always that glamorous and easy for parents. Getting down solid routines while camping…

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Camping with kids: Allowing tablets, video games, and phones at the campsite?

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago25 mins

I get it. We go camping with kids to get them outside and catch a break from everyday routines. A step back from technology is a good thing especially considering how much it’s a part of our daily lives. So should kids be allowed to use their electronic devices when camping? For us, mostly the…

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Get Amazon gift cards for Xmas? Here’s my favorite camping gear right now

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago12 mins

I always love getting an Amazon gift card for Christmas. It let’s me buy whatever I want guilt-free and usually I grab something for camping or outdoors. Check out my quick list of my favorite camping gear in our arsenal right now. Favorite Camping Gear from our 2020 Camping Trips A few pieces of camping…

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Protect your pop up camper trailer with an affordable cover/tarp when storing outside

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

After buying our new-to-us Livin’ Lite Quicksilver pop up camper one of the first things I wanted to do was secure our little camper in the driveway. With that being done, next up was to find a cover to protect it. Residing in the southwest part of the United States we mainly wanted to protect…

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How to secure your camper trailer from theft in your driveway and campsite

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago2 years ago17 mins

There are many ways to secure your pop up trailer or travel trailer at your campsite or driveway but none of them are surefire. The goal should be to make it as difficult as possible to steal, and just like home security, this is done with multiple layers of annoyance and deterrence for the thieves…

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  • Livin' Lite Quicksilver Camper

We are Livin’ Lite Quicksilver owners! We picked up a pop up tent camper

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago2 years ago115 mins

After spending about 3-4 months searching for a pop up camper we finally found what we were looking for and it checked all the boxes! We bought a Livin Lite Quicksilver 10.0 with offroad package, LP propane furnace/stove, and rear cargo platform. It even has surge breaks and came with the awning brand new! Bonus!…

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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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