camping equipment

  • The Best Ways to Stay Cool on a Sweltering Hot Camping Trip

    The Best Ways to Stay Cool on a Sweltering Hot Camping Trip

    Summer is a great time for camping, since the kids are out of school and the water in just about any lake is perfect for swimming or canoeing. Summer is also a hot, muggy, sweaty time of year, and you’re going to zip yourself up in a little nylon sauna. So here are some tips…


  • How to Make Your Camping and Outdoor Adventure Gear Actually Last

    How to Make Your Camping and Outdoor Adventure Gear Actually Last

    Gear for outdoor adventures often gets tossed in the garage or to the back of the closet when you’re done using it — and that’s where it stay, forgotten, until the next excursion. It may be many months before you discover your tent is musty or your inflatable raft has sprung a leak. It’s not…


  • There Are Less Annoying Ways to Hydrate During Your Run

    There Are Less Annoying Ways to Hydrate During Your Run

    There’s no need to overthink hydration for a short jog, but if you’re running long distances, you’ll need to hydrate before the workout is over. (The American Council on Exercise recommends 7-10 ounces (200-300 ml) of water every 15 to 20 minutes, although that may be overkill if you’re not sweating a lot.) So where…