If you're shopping for a friend or family member who loves camping, overlanding, or just the outdoors in general. take a look at some of these last minute holiday gift ideas. I either own these or would want these (I'm looking at you family). With Christmas just a few weeks away -- now is the … Continue reading Last minute gift ideas for the overlander and camper in your family
Testing the Jackery power station and 60-watt solar panels with a portable fridge
I am doing some controlled backyard testing of the Jackery SolarSaga 60-watt solar panel paired with Jackery's entry-level Explorer 160 model power station. Our Kalamera Portable Fridge has become a staple in our camping gear box for extended trips and we'd love to be able to keep it powered by the sun. Keeping a portable … Continue reading Testing the Jackery power station and 60-watt solar panels with a portable fridge
Our pop up tent camper toilet setup
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 … Continue reading Our pop up tent camper toilet setup
Where to buy Gazelle T3, T4 Hub Tent and best prices
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 … Continue reading Where to buy Gazelle T3, T4 Hub Tent and best prices
Best Solar Panels for Camping and Overlanding
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 … Continue reading Best Solar Panels for Camping and Overlanding
Camping with kids: Typical morning routine
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 … Continue reading Camping with kids: Typical morning routine
Camping with kids: Allowing tablets, video games, and phones at the campsite?
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 … Continue reading Camping with kids: Allowing tablets, video games, and phones at the campsite?
Get Amazon gift cards for Xmas? Here’s my favorite camping gear right now
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 … Continue reading Get Amazon gift cards for Xmas? Here’s my favorite camping gear right now
Protect your pop up camper trailer with an affordable cover/tarp when storing outside
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 … Continue reading Protect your pop up camper trailer with an affordable cover/tarp when storing outside
How to secure your camper trailer from theft in your driveway and campsite
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 … Continue reading How to secure your camper trailer from theft in your driveway and campsite
