Struggling to open up a jar while camp cooking is not conducive to relaxing in your campsite’s beautiful surroundings! We discovered a simple gadget that opens jars with a twist of the wrist while not taking up valuable space in the camper. The opener takes up next to no space, disappearing underneath your cabinet, sitting there ready to open a…
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The EZ Off makes opening jars a cinch
Star gazing gear
Camping under the stars is one of the best perks about camping. The wilderness is far from city lights to enjoy seeing the Milky Way, passing meteors, or a shooting star. Using a star chart will help you to learn the names of the constellations and planets. No batteries or cell reception is needed for this manual star wheel. We…
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Hiking poles for balance and distance
Hiking poles or a walking stick gives me stability while reducing fatigue on my knees and feet while hiking rough terrain. I like to use a pair of poles with built-in shock absorbers, and ergonomic handles as over the duration of the hike this lessens the impact on my hands and wrists. Walking sticks also serve as a handy tool…
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Pleasure reading books
No camping trip is complete without a good book to read! Here are some of my favorite titles to check out for your next camping trip. Telling stories around the campfire can make the night magical. My favorite kind of reading is a hands-on, page-turning hardcopy book, but digital books on my Kindle are also enjoyed. Don’t forget the charging…
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Non-slip hair clip solution for camp hair
Taming your tresses while camping poses a challenge! Sweating under a hat, the wind blowing through your hair, swimming, or having to go for days without washing it, can all add up to a tangled mess. Do you just wear a ballcap over your hair and call it good? Are you tired of rubber bands that rip your hair out…
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Shower tent for camping
One of the challenges of camping can be privacy and the ability to take showers. We found the Mount Rhino pop-up shower tent to be just what we need. It is roomy and tall with dimensions of 48 by 48 at 6 foot 9 inches tall. The tent is spacious enough for both a parent and child to assist in…
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Sleeping bag review for double and extra large zero degree
Having a great sleeping bag is key for a good night’s sleep while camping. Our favorite is a roomy, double size bag for two people, rated for zero degrees by Teton Sports Mammoth. I would equate the space of the bag, to a queen size mattress. We are both tall and like the room of this bag to move and…
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