Beginner camping
Easy camping meals for beginners with one pot or no stove
Easy camping meals for beginners: one-pot dinners, no-cook backups and a simple plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a two-night trip.
Élodie Fontaine4 min read
Category
Beginner camping
Start with confidence and without overbuying.
8 articles
Beginner camping
What to do when it rains while camping
What to do when it rains while camping: get gear under cover, keep one set of clothes dry, stay out of low spots and decide when to pack up and go home.
Élodie Fontaine2 min read
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
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
Beginner camping
Car camping vs backpacking for beginners: where to start
Car camping vs backpacking for beginners: start with car camping to learn your gear and habits, then move to backpacking once you know what you need.
Karim Belkacem4 min read
Beginner camping
How to pick a campsite and a pitch for beginners
How to pick a campsite and a tent pitch as a beginner: choose a simple site close to home, then pick flat, dry ground away from hazards and wind.
Élodie Fontaine2 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
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