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10 Activity Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts on Labor Day Weekend
Summer is just about coming to an end, and there’s only one weekend left to enjoy the good weather. Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and people everywhere will be trying to end the season with a bang. If your adventurous self wants to get outside, but you’re not so sure what to […]
1 min read · Aug 30, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
5 Recipes by People Who Call the Outdoors Home
There are a lot of fantastic recipes you can find on the web or in cookbooks if you need some inspiration for your camp kitchen. While many of these recipes are delicious and come out great, sometimes they are coming from people who haven’t spent too much time on the trail themselves. Wouldn’t it be […]
1 min read · Jun 29, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How To Set Up Your Campsite
Out of all the things that you must prepare for in the outdoors, many overlook the long process that can come with setting up camp. After all, what can be so hard? Pitching a tent, setting up your stove, and getting comfortable after a long day hiking in the backcountry shouldn’t be rocket science. However, for […]
1 min read · May 18, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
10 Reasons to Camp in Spring vs. Summer
With the weather quickly warming up, it’s never too early to head to the campgrounds. If you love the outdoors, then camping out during any of the seasons can always a good time. But, it’s not hard to see why camping in the springtime is one of the best times of the year to do so. […]
1 min read · Apr 5, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Pack for Your Camp Kitchen
One benefit of car camping is that you can bring as many cooking items with you as you would like. Instead of figuring out how to downsize your food like you would need to if you were backpacking, camping gives you the chance to bring a lot more. Since you’re not restricted to one bag, […]
1 min read · Mar 23, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
7 Delicious Backcountry Desserts
While having desserts along the trail certainly isn’t a necessity, they’re a desire that most people make sure to bring along anyway. Though it’s important to have room in your bag for the nutritious meals you should be eating, if there’s some extra space, don’t hesitate packing one (or all) of these delicious treats in your […]
1 min read · Dec 9, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Beginners Guide to Camping
Camping is an incredible experience letting you get in touch with nature in ways few other experiences can. In order to discover the wonders of the great outdoors, it’s important to adopt appropriate camping etiquette to ensure a peaceful experience for you and anyone else who may be camping nearby. Be Considerate As you arrive […]
1 min read · Jul 16, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Skills
How to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Camping is a great way to get in touch with the great outdoors. Nothing can beat the feeling of waking up to the sound of a river, stream or a waterfall. The best part of camping is that it is an activity enjoyed with family and friends, so it makes for a great outing. However, as […]
1 min read · Jul 14, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Skills
The Basics: Building a Campfire
Building a campfire is one of the great treats of camping. There’s almost nothing more relaxing than the smell of burning embers, the orange glow of the flame and the sound of crackling firewood. Besides, do s’mores ever taste better than when they’re cooked on an open flame? Learning the proper technique of building a […]
1 min read · Jun 21, 2015 · Ian Campbell