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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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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 tent review
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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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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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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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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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Camping at Big Sur
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Camping at Big Sur! Our first trip is coming up

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago6 years ago11 mins

Camping at Big Sur has been on my bucket list for awhile. And since we’ve never traveled here, I’ve decided to play it safe and stay at known campground. Being centrally located to major points of interest, Pfieffer Big Sur Campground is an ideal spot to setup camp. What’s the best time to visit Big…

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