Are you heading out for your first camping trip of the season? Here's a look at ours and what we brought with us. This winter seemed to last a little longer in New England, and by the time the snow melted, I was ready for spring. I found a quaint campground...
Seasoning Your Canvas Bell Tent
by Rebecca Carey | Jun 13, 2022 | Camping, Camping and Glamping, Canvas, Gear
So what is "seasoning" anyway? Seasoning (sometimes called "weathering") your tent is simply another way to describe the process of making your canvas tent water-proof. A bell tent is made by sewing panels of canvas together. The holes left behind by the needle are...
25 Gifts for Men Who Love Camping
by Rebecca Carey | Dec 19, 2018 | Camping, Gear, Guides, Tips & Tricks
25 Gifts for Men Who Love Camping Struggling to find a gift for the man in your life who wants nothing more than the earth, air and water? We know the feeling so here's some help! Below are 25 of our favorite gifts for men who love to be outside: Hiking, camping,...
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