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Camping
This Gear Can Simplify Your Car Camping Experience
One of the reasons car camping is always a good time is because you can minimize the stress when it comes to bringing all of your gear for car camping. Basically, whatever fits in the car can come to the campground with you. That being said, once you’ve got the essentials, there will hopefully be space for […]
1 min read · Oct 5, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
5 Beautiful Car Camping Spots in The Northeast U.S.
It’s finally time to head out on a car camping trip. The gear is all packed, the kids are excited, and the weather is looking great. You have a map plugged into your GPS, and you can’t wait to get to your campground. But, wait. What if you’re all ready to go car camping, but […]
1 min read · Oct 4, 2016 · hanalarock
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Try These Mouth-Watering Car Camping Recipes for Cheese-Lovers
If you’re planning a car camping trip soon, you’re probably already thinking about what you’re going to cook at your campsite. One of the best things about car camping recipes has to be the ingredients you’re able to bring along, which you’re not always able to bring on an ordinary hiking trip. One of these […]
1 min read · Oct 3, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing a Campground
Car camping is an awesome opportunity to the enjoy the outdoors, choosing a campground without needing to step too far out of your comfort zone. It allows people of all ages and abilities to experience the outdoors by letting people explore nature at their own pace. One of the best parts of car camping is […]
1 min read · Sep 28, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Get Over The Autumn Chill With These Fall Camping Recipes
Cooking by the campfire while may be a bit of a challenge, always ends up being so much fun. Each season, you can be creative with the fall camping recipes you want to make when you go camping. During the fall, it’s a good idea to use some ingredients that are popular this time of year […]
1 min read · Sep 14, 2016 · hanalarock
Camping
Hikers Reveal Their Scariest Experiences On the Trail
Have you ever had insanely terrifying or weird experiences while hiking? I’m sure some of us can recall at least one or two horrifying times, but if you’re able to talk about it, at least you made it out alive. For some people in these hikers’ stories, the ending wasn’t as great. If you’re lucky […]
1 min read · Aug 4, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes or “mozzies” are one of the biggest complaints hikers have about summertime hiking. These little critters will stop at nothing before they nibble you to little itchy pieces. People, therefore, have been coming up with the best possible ways to repel mosquitoes for years. Fortunately, getting these guys off of you has become easier as […]
1 min read · Jul 27, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
5 Flashlight Types for Late Night Hiking and Camping
Flashlights, believe it or not, are one of the most forgotten items when people go hiking. If you have forgotten your flashlight before, we don’t blame you. When you only need something for certain times of day, and you already have one on your phone, it sometimes gets left behind. That being said, a flashlight […]
1 min read · Jul 26, 2016 · hanalarock
Camping
6 Cool Convertible Campers and Tents
Camping has taken on a whole new meaning ever since clever innovators have hit the scene. Getting outdoors doesn’t have to always be so old-fashioned. It doesn’t even need to involve a plain, boring tent. That’s especially true if you like to explore the outdoors in your own way. Want to get outside but want to […]
1 min read · Jul 19, 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 Keep the Trail Clean Without Getting Dirty
It’s safe to say that most backpackers have a general love for the environment, and care about it staying clean. Much more than just connecting with nature and being outdoors, avid hikers understand that if their “playground” isn’t kept clean, it could have bad results for them in the future. One of the most important […]
1 min read · Jun 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Do Group Camping With This Gear
Camping in a group can be fun, but it can also be a hassle. Camping with more people means you have to bring more equipment and supplies, and while you’re able to break up the load, it doesn’t always go smoothly. If you want to bring your entire family or your best friends camping and […]
1 min read · May 23, 2016 · hanalarock