Hiking
Trekking poles vs no poles: are poles worth it for hiking
Trekking poles vs no poles: poles help on steep, rough or slippery trails and with a heavy pack, but can get in the way on easy flat paths.
Karim Belkacem4 min read
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Cold weather
How to dry wet gear while cold camping, step by step
How to dry wet gear while cold camping: wring, shake, use body heat, rig a line and keep your sleep layers dry first, with fixes that work in frost.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
Gear lists
Camping kitchen box checklist: what to keep packed
A camping kitchen box checklist to keep packed all year, so cooking on a trip means grabbing one bin and adding food, fuel and a cooler.
Karim Belkacem5 min read
Desert camping
How to keep a tent cool in desert heat during the day
How to keep a tent cool in desert heat: add shade, pitch for morning cover, open vents, use a light colored fly and stay out of the tent at midday.
Karim Belkacem5 min read
Family camping
Camping with a baby: how to plan a first overnight trip
Camping with a baby for the first time: pick an easy site, plan safe sleep, dress for the night, pack baby gear and keep a simple way out if it goes badly.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
Hiking
How to pack a hiking backpack so it carries well
How to pack a hiking backpack: heavy items close to your back, light ones at the bottom, rain gear on top and small things in pockets you can reach.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
Beginner camping
How to set up a tent for the first time, step by step
How to set up a tent for the first time: pick flat ground, lay the footprint, build the poles, stake it down and add the rainfly in the right order.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read
Cold weather
Hypothermia signs while camping and what to do first
Hypothermia signs while camping: shivering, slurred speech and clumsy hands. Get out of the wind and wet, add dry layers, warm drinks and call for help.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read
Beginner camping
First time camping mistakes to avoid on your first trip
First time camping mistakes to avoid: late arrival, wet ground, thin sleeping gear, no test run and no plan for rain, with a simple fix for each.
Élodie Fontaine5 min read