Articles by: Dean Anderson

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Your Guide To Truck Bed Camping In Comfort

Your Guide To Truck Bed Camping In Comfort

Pickup trucks are the new American family car. At a little over 15%, pickup trucks are the largest vehicle segment in operation. There are many reasons. Owning your own truck means never borrowing the neighbor’s truck to move that piece of furniture. Trucks aren’t the uncomfortable driving machines of yesteryear. […]

by × September 24, 2019 × 0 comments

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How To Heat A Tent: Tips For Keeping Warm In Your Tent

How To Heat A Tent: Tips For Keeping Warm In Your Tent

It’s not much fun being cold in a tent. For that reason we’ve compiled a bunch of tips on heating a tent. We’ve not listed these in any particular order but I suppose they could be divided into keeping yourself warm and keeping the tent space warm. They’re not mutually […]

by × September 9, 2019 × 0 comments

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Dry Camping 101: What is Dry Camping?

Dry Camping 101: What is Dry Camping?

An RV is a recreational vehicle. The latest statistics reveal about 10 million American households own one. Americans love RVs and camping. But there are more ways than one to camp in your RV. Have you ever wondered, “What is dry camping?” You’re not alone! Check out this guide and […]

by × September 5, 2019 × 0 comments

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What is the Best Material for Tent Pole Construction?

What is the Best Material for Tent Pole Construction?

Tent poles are the literal foundation that lets tents stand on the ground. If you love camping or you’re looking for the best gear, a sturdy tent pole is worth its weight in gold for campers. If you have a camping checklist for beginners, you know what you need. You […]

by × September 4, 2019 × 2 comments

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What Material Are Tents Made Of? The Perfect Tent Material to Suit Your Camping Needs

What Material Are Tents Made Of? The Perfect Tent Material to Suit Your Camping Needs

When it comes to outdoor adventure, all tents are not created equal. Rain, snow, heat, wind, even the setting like sand or rock all factor into determining which tent material will be best. If right now you’re thinking, “I have no idea what tent materials are available…” then you’re not alone. Here’s […]

by × September 2, 2019 × 0 comments

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What is KOA Camping? Your KOA Camping 101

What is KOA Camping? Your KOA Camping 101

If you like the excitement and adventure of road trips, gather up your sleeping bag and tent and stake your claim to a site in a Kampground of America (KOA). Camping is a great way to get away with your friends and family, whether it’s for a weekend or a […]

by × August 20, 2019 × 1 comment

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How to Protect Yourself from Bears While Camping in Bear Country

How to Protect Yourself from Bears While Camping in Bear Country

Are you planning to camp in bear country? If so, you should absolutely go into your trip with a game plan. Because while the bear country is beautiful, it can often be unsafe if you don’t prepare for a potential bear encounter. How to Camp in Bear Country The last […]

by × August 19, 2019 × 0 comments

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Are You a Mosquito Magnet? How to Repel Mosquitoes While Camping

Are You a Mosquito Magnet? How to Repel Mosquitoes While Camping

Camping in warm, summer weather is the recipe for a gratifying vacation. But the pesky insects that come along with it? Not so much. If you’re a bug magnet, you need to know how to repel mosquitoes while camping. Mosquitoes do more than annoy. These aquatic, flying larvae transmit dangerous diseases […]

by × August 18, 2019 × 0 comments

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Everything You Need to Know About Different Types of Camping

Everything You Need to Know About Different Types of Camping

Today, you can travel in so many unique and different ways. But the numbers show that millions of us prefer to keep it simple. Since, 2014, seven million more families in the U.S. have become camping families. They say their love of the outdoors is the reason they prefer to […]

by × August 16, 2019 × 0 comments

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5 Tents with Hinged Doors Reviewed: Easy Access Guaranteed

5 Tents with Hinged Doors Reviewed: Easy Access Guaranteed

A camping trip is only as good as the tent you enjoy it from. The wrong selection could see your sides sagging, and your night-time toilet forays becoming more like a fight to the death. That’s why it’s always worth considering offerings which aim to make your life easier, such […]

by × August 15, 2019 × 1 comment