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67 Epic Camping Tattoo Ideas – People Love #43!

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Updated January 13th, 2024 If you love the great outdoors and are looking for a way to remember that love forever, you should get a camping tattoo! There are so many tattoo designs out there – everything from a simple but cute tent outline to a more detailed design such as a full color forest scene! So find a tattoo artist and get inspired by this giant list of beautiful camping tattoos! Take me to CAMPING Tattoo Ideas Take me to NATURE LOVERS Tattoo Ideas P.S. if you see any … Read more

Camping Selfie + Emoji Photo Scavenger Hunt [Free Printable PDFs]

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Whether it’s summer camp, the family camp trip, or just something fun to do as a family, these camping selfie and emoji scavenger hunts are sure to change up the “traditional” camping scavenger hunt! We all know kids get to a certain age where cutesty things aren’t cool, so I thought I’d make a “cooler” scavenger hunt to try out at your next campground! Don’t forget to check out my full guide that includes 27 Camping Activities Your Teen WANTS to Do if you’re trying to brainstorm things to do … Read more

Best Kayak Camping Gear | 19+ Items You Can’t Go Kayaking Without

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How much you enjoy your kayak camping trip can depend a lot on what gear you pack. Pack too little of the wrong stuff and it’s easy to end up sunburnt, blistered, and hungry.  Pack the right kayak camping gear and you’ll stay safe and have a blast! In addition to the basics like a kayak, first aid kit, sleeping bag, and other basic camping gear, what else should you bring along to help you enjoy your trip? Here are my top picks. About this Gear Just to be clear… … Read more

Ultimate Kayak Camping Checklist + FREE Downloadable Gear Lists

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free checklists to get ready for first kayak camping trip

Anytime you’re getting ready for a new adventure–like kayak camping–checklists can be a lifesaver, literally! It’s sooooo frustrating to spend so much time packing only to find out (once you’re in the middle of nowhere) that you forgot one or two essential items.   No big deal if all you forgot was your salt or camp pillow. But a kayak camping trip can go downhill (or downstream) real fast if you forget something important–like a lighter, water filter, or toilet paper! So to help you avoid those sticky situations, here are … Read more

Your Overland Kitchen Guide to What You Need and What You Don’t

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“Overlanding is driving somewhere remote, to eat something.” It’s hard to beat eating good food in epic places. That’s one of the perks of overlanding and why overlanders need to think about their overland kitchen setup.  You don’t have to survive on granola bars and trail mix while on an extended trip. With a simple overlanding kitchen setup, you’ll be ready to cook tasty meals with minimal hassle while off the grid.  So what should you include in your overlanding kitchen? I’ll go over exactly what you’ll need for simple, … Read more

7 Tips for Kayak Camping Safety | Stay Safe on the Water

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Kayak camping is loads of fun… as long as you stay safe.  A relaxing weekend trip on the waterways can go downhill fast. All it takes is one bad decision, a forgotten safety essential, and an unexpected thunderstorm to turn a kayaking trip into your personal reenactment of the old movie “River of No Return”. You don’t want that! So whether you’re preparing for your first kayak camping trip or you’re an old pro, you need to follow these kayak camping safety tips.  So take 5 minutes and review these … Read more

23 Gifts for RV Owners (2023) No Fluff, Just Great Gift Ideas

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Last Updated: Oct 18, 2023 Trying to get a gift for an RV owner in your life but all you can come up with is another camping-themed coffee mug or t-shirt?  Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got nothing against camping coffee mugs or t-shirts. They can make great gifts for campers.  But chances are your RVer friends already have a collection of mugs and shirts and would probably appreciate something else – a practical gift that filled a need or helped them enjoy their next camping trip even more.  Look … Read more

Top 5 Roadschooling Destinations in the Rockies

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Planning a roadschooling adventure in the United States is exciting, but at times overwhelming. When it comes to fun and educational destinations, the possibilities seem endless. You can’t do it all, and you definitely shouldn’t try. It’s not about collecting as many different experiences as possible. It’s about designing the right experiences to learn together as a family without exhausting your limited time, energy, and budget. But how do you even get started with that? The first step is to accept that you won’t do this perfectly. Sometimes you will … Read more

7 Leave No Trace Principles Printable PDF Worksheet For Kids!

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More people are spending time outdoors backpacking, hiking, and camping, which is why it’s more important than ever we all learn how to “Leave No Trace”… and what better way to learn than with this free printable Leave No Trace worksheet for kids?? Our outdoor activities can really take a toll on mother nature – litter, polluted water sources, effects on wildlife, and even wildfires. Don’t you just hate seeing campsites and trails littered with garbage!? To help combat our negative effects on mother nature, the Leave No Trace Center … Read more

Backpacker Survival Skills | 11 Basic Outdoor Skills You Need for Your First Hike

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Think you’ve got the outdoor skills to survive your first backpacking trip just because you’ve seen every episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls? Think again.  Sure, you don’t need to know how to skin a snake with a stick or make elephant dung casserole, but you do need a few basic backpacker survival skills that’ll help you stay alive and find help in case of an emergency.  So let’s have a look at some outdoor skills every hiker needs to have. Fortunately, they don’t involve eating bugs or other … Read more