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…
Free Camping Rules (USA)
As far as dispersed camping is concerned Americans have it easy. One can generally take a tent and camp anywhere that there is federally designated land. These lands are generally managed either by the Bureau Of Land Management (BLM) or the Forest Service which manages National Forests. The chart below gives a general overview of…
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…
Is There A Safe Way To Heat A Tent?
Much of the tent camping population lives in the northern latitudes. As a result most camping activity happens during the short summer season. If you are wanting to extend your camping season into the colder months, than some may want to consider finding a good and safe way to heat their tent. Is there a…
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…
How Do You Keep Food From Freezing In Winter Camping?
Winter camping in our experince is a very enjoyable activity. There are less people, it’s more quiet, you can witness animal activity by looking at tracks and you can learn new skills and combine fun activities such as ice fishing, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Before you plan a winter camping trip one of the…
Are Pop Up Tents Any Good?
Upon arriving at your campsite one of the first things that needs to be done is to set up your sleeping shelter. For many campers this involves getting out your tent, your tent fly, your tent poles and pegs and then figuring out how to put them all together successfully. For most this process just…
What is Good Camping Weather?
Everyone who has ever been camping knows that the main question before planning a trip is: what will the weather be that week? This makes perfect sense when you consider how much the weather has an impact on you when you are living outdoors. What is good camping weather? Good camping weather is a high…
Is Halifax a Good Place to Live for the Outdoors?
With so much change in the world, a lot of people are on the move and looking for a new place to call home. While the usual concerns of job availability, school systems and cost of housing face many in the process of relocating, another layer of decision is added when you are an avid…
Do Tents Leak When It Rains?
When purchasing a tent most people assume that it will be waterproof in the rain. The fact of the matter is that this is not always the case. Do tents leak when it rains? Yes they most certainly can. The lower the quality of tent the more likelihood that it will leak. Tents can leak…