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Your First Camping Trip: A Complete Beginner’s Plan
Your first camping trip should be fun, not a test of endurance. The secret is simple: keep it close, keep it short,…
Read the guide →Choosing and Pitching a Tent
Tent sizes, seasons, tarps and staying dry when the weather turns.
Explore →Frontier Camp Skills, Episode 1: Building and Managing a Safe Campfire
Welcome to Frontier Camp Skills, a series from Camping Frontier that teaches one practical outdoor skill at a time, step by step,…
Read the guide →Camp Cooking Made Easy
Dutch ovens, cast iron and camp stoves, plus simple meal plans.
Explore →Setting Up a Comfortable Campsite
Site selection, layout and the little things that make camp feel like home.
Explore →Latest from the blog
Fresh guides and reviews, newest first.
White Duck Alpha Wall Tent Review: A Four-Season Canvas Tent for Glamping and Base Camp
The White Duck Alpha Wall Tent is a 10.10 oz cotton canvas wall tent with an included aluminum…
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Jimmie Davis State Park Camping Review: Lakeside Relaxation and Outdoor Adventure in Louisiana
Discover Jimmie Davis State Park camping in Louisiana. Explore Caney Lake campsites, fishing, swimming, amenities, rates, pros, cons,…
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Morakniv Companion Carbon Steel Knife Review: The Classic Budget Camp Knife
Our researched look at the Morakniv Companion Carbon Steel fixed-blade knife: specs, camp uses and honest limits, based…
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Sleeping Pads and R-Values: What Keeps You Warm (3 Picks)
Master sleeping pads and R-values to improve your camping comfort and insulation against cold ground.
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Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Deluxe 10×14 Review: A Durable, All-Season Canvas Family Tent
The Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Deluxe 10x14 is a premium canvas camping tent with near-vertical sidewalls, Hydra-Shield cotton duck…
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Rainbow Springs State Park Camping Review: Crystal-Clear Water and a Florida Nature Escape
Discover Rainbow Springs State Park camping in Florida. Explore tent sites, crystal-clear springs, swimming, tubing, amenities, pros, cons,…
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Tents, sleeping systems, lanterns and camp kitchen gear we would trust on our own trips.
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