Family Camping and Exploring the Outdoors
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
Someone recently asked me what preparation and recovery gear is essential if you're going offroad or overlanding. One of the first things that always comes to mind is the Viair 88P portable air compressor. Airing down your tires when going offroad is important and you'll need a quick way to air them back up when … Continue reading Viair 88P Air Compressor Review – critical gear for offroad & overland road trips
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! I … Continue reading We are Livin’ Lite Quicksilver owners! We picked up a pop up tent camper
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 … Continue reading How to wash dishes when camping
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. Edit: We found our … Continue reading I really want a Livin’ Lite Quicksilver Pop Up Tent Camper…
As I've mentioned previously in my Gazelle Tent Review, you don't need a rooftop tent to go overlanding. A ground tent that is super easy to setup is perfectly viable and often a better solution. Gazelle Tents just released an Overland Edition, which is essentially the same as their standard T4 Hub Tent except it … Continue reading In a bold move, Gazelle Tents releases new Overland Edition ground tent
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 $300 you can hit the ground running and get out to your favorite campground or remote piece of solitude without dreading poles and loops. Looking … Continue reading Gazelle T4 Hub Tent Review — one of the easiest tents I’ve ever setup
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 … Continue reading Help! My sleeping bags are too bulky
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 … Continue reading Review: Ryno Tuff Sleeping Pad Mattress for camping
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 … Continue reading There’s a bunch of camping deals at Amazon today!
