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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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I really want a Livin’ Lite Quicksilver Pop Up Tent Camper…

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago2 years ago18 mins

My wife and I are experienced tent campers and in our 20s never thought we’d end up with a camper trailer. But here we are searching for a pop up tent trailer to get our family off the ground and have a place to keep our gear stored when not camping. Update: We found our…

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Gazelle T4 Hub Tent Review — one of the easiest tents I’ve ever setup

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago2 years ago1010 mins

In this article we review the Gazelle T4 Hub Tent. This tent is easy to set up and durable, making it a solid option for camping and overlanding. Priced under $400 you can hit the ground running and get out to your favorite campground or remote piece of solitude without dreading poles and loops. A…

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Help! My sleeping bags are too bulky

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

We just got back from a two night trip to the San Bernardino mountains. Yep… We camped during coronavirus and it was great. But in my never-ending quest to shrink down the amount of camping gear that fills up my truck I realized that our cheapy sleeping bags are bulky and not warm enough. They…

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Review: Ryno Tuff Sleeping Pad Mattress for camping

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago3 years ago35 mins

Finding a compact and comfortable sleeping pad for camping at a reasonable price has been a goal of mine for awhile. The Ryno Tuff Sleeping Pad Mattress has proved to be durable, comfortable, and compact. The price makes it a great low-risk option as you’ll see in my review. → Product Link: Ryno Tuff Sleeping…

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There’s a bunch of camping deals at Amazon today!

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

Heads up. Stanley (camping products) has teamed up with Amazon for the “Deal of the Day“. This promotion usually marks down products 30-40% for the day until items sell out. If you’ve been looking for great deals on camping gear for yourself or a Christmas gift for a friend now is a time to head…

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

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago4 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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Why I returned the Exped Megamat Duo Sleeping Pad

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago6 years ago25 mins

Earlier this year we picked up the Exped Megamat Duo Sleeping Pad when it went on sale. After three camping trips and about six nights of use, it has been returned. This sleeping pad for camping was extremely comfortable but it developed a separation at the seam and started letting air out. Our most recent…

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How to make bathroom and toilet setup when camping

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago4 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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Why I love my Softopper — a 3 year review

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago2 years ago1210 mins

After doing a bit a research I decided to give the Softopper brand camper shell a try because of the versatility. Another great alternative is the Bestop SuperTop truck topper which goes for around the same price. Below is a list of my Pros & Cons followed by more detail about this soft-sided truck shell….

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