Cold weather
What to wear camping in cold weather: a three layer plan
What to wear camping in cold weather: a base layer to wipe away sweat, a warm middle layer and a shell for wind and rain, plus what to avoid.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
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Beginner camping
How to choose a camping tent for your first trips
How to choose a camping tent: pick the size, seasons and weather cover that match your trips, and learn what fails first in wind and rain.
Élodie Fontaine4 min read
Cold weather
Is it safe to use a heater in a tent? What to know
Is it safe to use a heater in a tent? Fuel and flame heaters can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and fires, so read this before you bring one camping.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read
Family camping
Family camping packing guide
How to pack for a camping trip with children: sleep, food, safety, clothing and the extras that save the evening. Sorted by what goes wrong first.
Élodie Fontaine6 min read
Gear lists
Weekend car camping packing list: what to bring for two nights
A weekend car camping packing list for two nights, sorted by when you need each item, with what to leave at home and what fails first.
Karim Belkacem4 min read
Hiking
Day hike essentials checklist: what to carry in your pack
A day hike essentials checklist for beginners: water, food, layers, navigation, light, first aid and a plan, with a rule for how much to carry.
Élodie Fontaine4 min read
Cold weather
How to stay warm in a tent in winter: a simple plan
How to stay warm in a tent in winter: insulate from the ground first, use a bag rated below the low, keep dry layers for bed and cut the wind.
Élodie Fontaine4 min read
Desert camping
Desert camping gear for hot-weather nights
What to pack for a desert night when the day was hot: shade, water, sleep, wind and sand, with a conditions table and what fails first.
Karim Belkacem6 min read
Beginner camping
Beginner camping gear checklist
A beginner camping gear checklist for a first overnight trip: what you really need for sleep, food, light and safety, and what to borrow or skip.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read