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A compass is part of the 10 essentials and most people take one with them into the mountains. But how in the world does it work? Luckily it isn't too hard to use your compass and when paired with a good map and a bit of know-how it becomes a powerful tool for navigation.

Setting up your campsite properly takes some consideration. There are some things to consider that will make your camping experience so much better. Let's take a deeper dive into how to set up yout campsite for maximum enjoyment.

Topographic maps are a little different from your average map. Not only do they show the location of things like roads and trails but once you get the hang of reading them they also help you visualize three-dimensional terrain from a flat piece of paper. Topo maps use three main mechanisms to describe the terrain.

Starting a fire with wet wood is a real pain. And when you are relying on a fire for cooking it could mean you might be stuck having to eat cold or uncooked food. This is not something we recommend since a warm meal can really lift the spirits after a long day.

Forget sucking out snake venom as you see in the old movies. Snake bites should be treated in a very specific way, otherwise, they can be fatal.

A portable camping fridge is a really valuable piece of camping gear, especially on longer trips. To get the most from your electric cooler or fridge, we’ve put together some helpful tips.

Cooking a tasty meal while spending time outdoors is undeniably satisfying. The experience of sharing a meal with friends around a campfire is an essential part of a successful campaign trip for many. To help you get started, let’s look at some options to prepare tasty, nutritious meals in the outdoors with fairly minimal gear.

Experienced campers have learned many tricks along the way. The simple things that make camping so much more enjoyable, but you don’t ever think of until it’s too late. Here are some camping hacks that every camper should know.

Camping is a fun, fulfilling outdoors activity done by approximately 40 million people in the United States each year. However, getting soaking wet in your tent won’t make a fun camping experience. It is important to waterproof your tent.

Camping is a pastime that is becoming increasingly popular. According to the North American Camping Report, there was an increase of 6 million North American households that took part in camping since 2014 meaning that more people are becoming interested in it. And who could resist the benefits that come with camping? Camping provides for time to connect with nature, disconnect from all the clutter of city life and just unwind. If you have taken an interest in camping, here are the basic types of camping: