In northern countries there is a mad rush to do as much activities as possible during the summer months before the cold days of winter creep in. The problem with this approach is that you must deal with large crowds and tourists or you must journey further and tackle more difficult trips to get to…
Miniwell Gravity Water Filter Review
I was recently doing research on a gravity water filter system that would be affordable and at the same time a filter that I could trust would actually filter water effectively. I looked at many of the well known gravity water filter systems on the market such as those made by Sawyer and Lifestraw but…
Propane Fire Pit Camping
As an avid tent camper one of the joys that I have during my camping trips is being able to have a nice wood fire. In fact being able to have a wood fire while camping is almost a necessity for most campers. However, there are some campers who at times may not be able…
Are Truck Bed Tents Worth It?
Overlanding (off road travel camping) is becoming increasingly popular these days. Truck bed tents are an effective way to have a more wild experience as compared to your typical rv camping which is generally confined to paved or dirt roads. Are truck bed tents worth it? Truck bed tents are definitely worth it for those…
Crown Land Camping New Brunswick
Crown land tent camping has its advantages. First of all crown land camping is free for all Canadian residents. Secondly you may stay in one area for up to 21 days before needing to move you camp. In many areas of Canada you can access National Parks and Provincial parks during camping season only. If…
Can You Use Propane In A Butane Stove?
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…
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…