Camping is great. Fresh air, visible stars, the scent of a fire and scalding hot melted marshmallows. But when the sun goes down and the temperature drops, you are going to need something to illuminate your surroundings, especially because night time is always darker when you are away from the light pollution of the city. Camping lanterns are a great …
A tote bag is an incredibly versatile piece of luggage. It can be your every-day bag for when you are out and about exploring a new culture, your entire luggage collection for a weekend away, or an airline personal item for longer trips. In our experience, a tote bag can be used as a stand-alone piece of luggage or as …
One of the unsung luxuries of your home or a hotel is the humble shower. If you have ever spent time camping, you understand how after about two and a half days, a shower can shift from a daily hygienic chore to an extravagant delight. So if you plan to spend some time outside, you may want to invest in …
Sleeping outdoors is fantastic. The sounds of nature, gentle breeze, and lack of light pollution is enough to lull anyone to sleep. The most difficult part of sleeping outdoors is sleeping on the cold, hard ground. Especially when you are used to a soft and comfortable mattress. Hammocks are a great solution for anyone looking for a comfortable way to …
Sleeping outdoors is great. You get the natural sounds of nature to lull you to sleep, an amazing view of the stars and Milky Way, and a soft breeze that is difficult to replicate in a bedroom. Of course, there are some not-so-great elements to sleeping outside as well. Namely, that you are away from your comfortable (and often taken …
Cooking outdoors is always an adventure. Whether you are using a grill at the park, a portable stove, or an open flame, your food always seems to taste better when it has been cooked under the open sky. If you are looking for an outdoor stove, then look no further than the seven options below. Each one is uniquely designed …
Towels are one of those things I always forget about when I travel. I only remember them when I am confronted with a scratchy and mysteriously stained hotel towel, asked to pay a service fee for towel use in a hostel, or forced to use a dirty t-shirt to dry off when I’m camping. When I am home, I totally …
Camping is a great way to relax. It helps us to get away from the stressors of our digital lives and can help reset our moods as we confer with nature. The only downside to camping is that a good night’s sleep can be elusive, as you curl up on the cold, hard, ground, and try to find a comfortable …
A good sleeping bag is absolutely fundamental to a good camping trip. Having a warm, comfortable, personal space can make even the wildest field and deepest forest feel cozy and safe. Your choice in a sleeping bag is very personal; you have to take into account temperature, sleeping style, even weight and bulkiness if you plan on hiking with your …
Everyone who travels understands the importance of having a good bag. For some, it’s the perfect four-wheel suitcase. Others have a well-fitting backpack or purse that they cannot live without. Whatever your preference is, the desire to hold all of your valuables and creature comforts in one, well organized, and stylish place is close to universal. Personally, I am a …