A rather cruel twist of fate decided that the camping season largely coincides with the period when mosquitoes, midges, ticks, gnats, wasps and other stable flies are most active. They buzz, swarm, crawl and get in campers’ hair – sometimes literally. Here’s what you can do about it.
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Maintaining and storing camping gear: here’s how to extend the life of your gear
After a strenuous trek, it’s tempting to fall onto your couch and catch up on all the episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful you missed. Still, it pays to empty your backpack after returning home and give your camping gear some TLC. Especially at the end of the camping season, properly maintaining and storing your gear can extend its lifespan.
Continue Reading →How to pack your backpack for a long-distance hike
Imagine having to pack your backpack for a hike like an overworked warehouse worker racing against the clock – hurriedly cramming everything in, haphazardly and brutal, with no regard for order or balance. If you dream of back pain and frequent stops to search for your sunscreen or your lunch pack, then by all means, go ahead. In contrast, a correctly packed backpack provides balance, safety and a lighter load on your back and shoulders. And you’ll always have a granola bar at hand.
Continue Reading →Camping in Finland: tips and tricks to make the best out of your trip
On a recent camping trip to Finland, we discovered a Valhalla for those who like to sleep under canvas. Not only does the country have the everyman’s right – which allows campers to set up camp almost anywhere – but there are also a huge number of facilities, from equipped camping areas to wilderness huts with saunas.
Continue Reading →I went bivvying for the first time, these are the six lessons I learned
Bivvying is the extreme version of camping: it’s sleeping in the wild but not in a tent. Rather, you use a bivvy bag, a sort of waterproof cover that falls somewhere between a raincoat for your sleeping bag and a miniature tent without poles or stakes. I tried it recently for the first time, these are the lessons I learned.
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