Shelter & Sleep

27 guides.

Bushcraft Camping: Core Skills, Gear, and How to Get Started A practical guide to bushcraft camping fundamentals, from firecraft and shelter building to gear choices and campsite selection. 4 min read
Camping for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Your First Trip A clear, no-nonsense guide to planning your first camping trip, from picking a site to pitching a tent and staying safe. 5 min read
Car Camping Checklist: What to Pack for a Comfortable Trip A practical, category-by-category car camping checklist covering shelter, tools, kitchen, clothing, and hygiene essentials. 4 min read
Cowboy Camping: Sleeping Without a Tent Under the Open Sky A practical guide to cowboy camping — sleeping without a tent — covering where it's appropriate, how to pick a site, and how to handle weather and wildlife. 5 min read
Family Camping Checklist: Gear, Food, and Kid-Friendly Tips A practical, no-nonsense guide to gearing up, feeding, and entertaining the family on a camping trip, from tent choice to weather prep. 6 min read
Festival Camping Checklist: What to Pack for a Comfortable Weekend A practical, category-by-category packing guide for festival camping, covering shelter, food, hygiene, clothing, and site setup. 4 min read
Fun Things to Do When Camping: A Complete Activity Guide A practical guide to water, land, night, and kid-friendly camping activities, plus tent setup basics and tips for pet-friendly trips. 5 min read
How to Choose a 4-Person Tent: A Practical Buying Guide A practical guide to picking a 4-person tent, covering real capacity, weather resistance, ventilation, and setup considerations. 4 min read
How to Choose a 6-Person Tent: A Practical Buying Guide A no-nonsense guide to picking a 6-person tent, covering real space needs, materials, weather protection, and setup. 4 min read
How to Choose Camping Gear That Actually Works A practical guide to choosing tents, sleep systems, and camp kitchen gear based on how and where you actually camp. 4 min read
How to Clean and Care for Your Tent A practical guide to cleaning, drying, and storing your tent so it stays waterproof and mildew-free for years. 4 min read
How to Make Coffee While Camping: Methods Compared A practical comparison of camp coffee methods—instant, bags, pour-over, cowboy coffee, percolator, and press—so you can pick the right one for your trip. 4 min read
How to Sleep Comfortably While Camping Practical, gear-agnostic techniques for sleeping warm and comfortable in a tent, from choosing a sleeping surface to managing temperature, light, and noise. 3 min read
How to Stay Cool While Camping in Hot Weather Practical, lasting techniques for choosing a campsite, setting up a tent, and managing food, clothing, and activities to stay cool on hot camping trips. 4 min read
How to Stay Cool While Camping in Hot Weather Practical, field-tested techniques for managing heat at camp, from tent placement to hydration and gear choices. 4 min read
How to Stay Cool While Camping in Hot Weather Practical, tested techniques for choosing a campsite, setting up your tent, and sleeping comfortably when temperatures climb. 4 min read
How to Stay Warm Camping in Cold Weather Practical, lasting techniques for staying warm overnight while camping, from tent choice to sleeping systems and clothing. 5 min read
How to Stay Warm Car Camping in Cold Weather Practical, tested techniques for staying warm and safe when sleeping in your car during cold-weather camping trips. 4 min read
How to Stay Warm Tent Camping in Cold Weather Practical, lasting techniques for staying warm in a tent, from picking a campsite to layering your sleep system. 4 min read
How to Stay Warm Tent Camping in Cold Weather Practical, field-tested techniques for staying warm tent camping, from tent choice and campsite setup to sleeping bag and pad insulation. 3 min read
One-Night Camping Trip: The Complete Gear Checklist A practical, category-by-category checklist for a one-night camping trip, covering shelter, sleep, cooking, safety, and clothing. 5 min read
Pop-Up Tents for Camping: What to Know Before You Buy A practical guide to choosing a pop-up or instant tent, covering setup, weather protection, ventilation, and common trade-offs. 4 min read
Staying Cool While Camping in Hot Weather Practical techniques for keeping your tent, gear, and body cooler on hot-weather camping trips. 4 min read
Tent Camping Comfort: A Practical Guide Practical techniques for choosing a campsite, setting up your tent, and sleeping warm on your next camping trip. 4 min read
The Complete Camping Gear Checklist: What You Actually Need A practical, category-by-category camping checklist covering shelter, clothing, hygiene, tools, kitchen gear, and safety essentials. 4 min read
Wilderness Camping: A Practical Guide to Planning, Setup, and Safety A no-nonsense guide to planning a wilderness camping trip, choosing a campsite, pitching a tent, and staying safe outdoors. 4 min read
Winter Camping: How to Stay Warm and Safe in Cold Weather A practical guide to layering, shelter, moisture control, and food strategies for staying warm on cold-weather camping trips. 4 min read