Can you use propane in a butane stove? The answer to this question is yes you can. You can purchase a camp stove adapter that will allow you to use a 1lb propane canister with your butane or isobutane stove’s Lindal valve system. Propane is under higher pressure so you will need to control the…
Category: Camping Gear
Canvas Hot Tenting Tips
After testing our new Snowtrekker Hot tent out on my friends land my wife and I decided to take it on a week long trip camping on crown land in Cape Breton Nova Scotia, Canada. We would be camping on the beautiful Bras D’or lake in mid January so the hot tent will come in…
How To Go Hot Tent Camping (The Right Way)
In the first article of this series I discussed how we arrived at our decision to purchase the Snowtrekker Basecamp 9.5×11 hot tent. We were planning on a winter trip in the area of Bras D’or lake on Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The area we were looking at was…
Can You Use A Tent For Ice Fishing?
Traditionally the ice shanty has been the go to means of protecting yourself from the elements while ice fishing. However, it is becoming more and more common to use an ice fishing tent instead. Can you use a tent for ice fishing? Yes. There are 3 options when it comes to using an ice fishing…
What To Wear For Camping In Winter
In his 1973 book Coast to Coast, Alfred Wainwright coined the words “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. When it comes to winter camping these words are very true. Winter camping can be miserable or even life threatening if you are not well prepared. The first line of defense against the elements…
Best Canadian Outdoor Stores
To prepare for your next adventure, getting to a Canada outdoor store can be a huge bonus for inspiration and information in addition to getting your gear and supplies list scratched off. If you are visiting from another country, or are just from out of town, it would be nice to know where you can…
What Is A Bivy Sack?
Bivy sacs were originally engineered for ascent climbers to use as emergency protection with their sleep systems. They were particularly designed for making camp quickly and in any location. The early sacks were basically a nylon shell that would go over your sleeping bag to protect you from the rain or snow. Since conception the…
Tents That Don’t Leak
When purchasing a tent one of the most important things is for it not to leak when it rains. You might expect all tents sold would be completely waterproof, however this is not the case. Giving consideration to a tents condensation level is another important aspect. A tent may not leak in the rain however…
LeWave Solar Powered Lantern Review
The LeWave solar powered lantern has been a great addition to our camping kit. Here are some reasons why we like it. small and compact lantern can be hung or placed on a table lantern lights a large area has a flashlight option lantern automatically turns on when opened it is inexpensive it is solar…
How Long Will A Canvas Tent Last?
Hot tent camping is becoming and increasingly popular activity. While canvas has been the traditional choice in a hot tent for successive generations, nylon is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Nylon is much lighter than canvas and so is an appealing option if weight is a concern. The other advantage nylon has over canvas is…