Campsite Essentials

One of my favorite parts of camping is relaxing on my hammock with a cool breeze blowing over me. Setting up a hammock is fairly straightforward, but what do you do when you don’t have adequately spaced trees to do so. Luckily, some great portable stands are available that will allow you to set up your hammock anywhere. Options for hanging a hammock Hanging a hammock can be a little tricky, depending on your location. However, with the right gear, you can use your hammock wherever you camp. Let’s take a look at some of the options you have available. Hanging … Read more

Are you looking for the best backpack hatchet you can buy? Look no further. The Gränsfors Bruks Wildlife A hatchet is one of the best and most versatile hand tools you can bring with you backpacking. Its compact size and unmatched construction provide a solid piece of kit that will work well for any backpacker. If you’re looking for the best hatchet for backpacking or camping, I recommend checking out the Gränsfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet. It is one of the more expensive hatchets on the market, but it’s also the absolute best one available and will last for generations. Last Tool First … Read more

Move over grill; there’s a new player in town! If you’ve walked around a campground recently, you’ve likely noticed the recent trend in outdoor cooking, the Blackstone Griddle. While griddles are nothing new and have been utilized in restaurants and diners for ages, they recently hit the mainstream of the outdoor cooking world. The griddle has become commonplace thanks to the leading manufacturer of outdoor cooking griddles, Blackstone. The griddle concept is relatively simple. It uses a propane (or electric) heat source to heat a flattop cooking surface. You then cook directly on it. The flat surface griddle is made from … Read more