Our truck camping friends David and Nancy gifted us an odd wrinkled-looking gizmo that turned out to be an amazing and very practical camping lantern ... Read More about Luci solar inflatable lantern review
Who’s behind Boondockers
Pres enjoys the challenge of driving back country trails. Janice combs through guidebooks and keeps tabs of us on the map while exploring back roads. She also enjoys writing and taking photos to post and share with you.
Both of us love to discover the history as well as the flora and fauna of each area we explore. Our favorite part of camping is simply relaxing outside beside a campfire to savor our wild surroundings.
Gear Reviews
Portable BBQ grill review
Enhance your camp cooking with the simple art of grilling on this handy, portable Smokey Joe BBQ by Weber. Note there is no ash catcher. I like the ... Read More about Portable BBQ grill review
Camping Gift Ideas for Men
We've put together a list of our favorite gear for that special man in your life to enjoy on his next outdoor adventure. If your dad, brother, son, ... Read More about Camping Gift Ideas for Men
Ghost towns and gold mines
Ghost town at Inyo Mine
Ghost towns from the booms and busts of gold, silver, and assorted mineral mines are scattered all through Death Valley National Park. Lonely ruins ... Read More about Ghost town at Inyo Mine
Jail Canyon – miner’s cabin and gold mine in Death Valley
Jail Canyon is a worthy day trip as well as an interesting place to camp in the Panamint Range of Death Valley. The ghost town of Ballarat lies within ... Read More about Jail Canyon – miner’s cabin and gold mine in Death Valley
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Camping – how 5 main classes will better define your favorite ways to camp
Condensing recreational camping into 5 descriptive classes for a better definition of your favorite ways to camp. How to define boondocking and dispersed camping. Camping is a word that evokes the smell of a campfire while eating smores and playing like a wild child with mother nature. Types of camping can be anything from backpacking in the remote wilderness to…
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Scorpion queen
One of my most personal encounters with a scorpion was of all places at the checkout counter of a mini-mart/ gas station in Panamint Springs, California. Panamint Springs Resort is a remote oasis along the way into Death Valley’s western border. We fueled up our 4×4 truck there and I went in to pay for the exorbitantly priced gas. This…
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Proven best tips for how to research where to find great campsites
Finding sweet spots to camp is SO worth a bit of your time researching to create unforgettable memories of adventure. Make campground reservations or already know where potential campsites lie to save you the headache and frustration of searching for hours at the end of a long day of travel. Plan ahead to give yourself enough time to arrive at…
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Simple stargazing tools and practical tips for camping fun under the stars
Can you find true north using the stars? Get a free app to learn the names of constellations and stars and read our stargazing tips and gear ideas. Stargazing is a major perk of camping in the backcountry under the vivid night sky. Void of city light pollution the magical eye candy of the Milky Way is brilliant against a…
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Hangry Proof Your Campouts with These 15 + Easy Power Snacks
Plodding along a steep mountain trail my legs felt heavier with every step while crabby thoughts started to circle like vultures. Nothing can ruin an outdoor adventure like getting overly thirsty, tired and desperately hungry. Have you ever been HANGRY enough to go toe to toe with a grizzly to steal his dinner? I bet some bear was glad we…
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Luci solar inflatable lantern review
Our truck camping friends David and Nancy gifted us an odd wrinkled-looking gizmo that turned out to be an amazing and very practical camping lantern for us. The MPOWERD Luci Light uses solar to charge its lithium-ion battery which lasts a good 24 hours with 75 lumens of instant LED brightness. This little lamp lights up big by simply inflating it…
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