13 of the Best Camping Tables Worthy of Your Next Camping Trip

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Ah…the good old picnic table. They’re a staple at most campgrounds and end up being the second centerpiece of the campsite (after the fire ring).  But I’m sure we’ve all had it happen where you pull up to a campsite only to find the picnic table is completely falling apart. Or maybe you’re boondocking or camping in a rustic campground without tables.  Not to worry…your portable camping table is ready to save the day!  A foldable camping table is an essential part of your camping gear that gets used hard, … Read more

12 Best Travel Trailers with King Beds + Video Tours

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Sleeping in your huge king bed at home may feel like a big luxury, but sleeping in a king bed in a travel trailer feels even nicer. Especially after a long day of hiking, biking, or swimming, nothing feels better than coming home to your comfy king bed. There are tons of travel trailers out there with large, king sized beds so you don’t have to sacrifice your sleeping comfort just because you’re in a trailer. Whether you want to sleep 3 in a single bed, or you just want … Read more

12 Super Cool Overlanding Tables for Your Off-Grid Adventures | 2022

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A good table is an essential part of any overlander’s gear. Whether you’re off-road camping in Moab, boondocking in Oregon, or making your way down the Pan American Highway, you’re gonna need a table you can rely on for… Meal prep Repairs Mobile work And late-night card games in epic locations! So what are your choices for overlanding tables? In this article, I’ll give you my 12 top choices that are worthy of coming along on your next overland adventure.  Let’s start with what makes a camp table a good … Read more

12 Best Overlanding Shower Systems for On-The-Go Bathing | 2022

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One of the biggest questions people ask about overlanding is… How do you get a shower? Or do you just get used to the stink? Let me tell you from personal experience…the last thing you want is to be stuck in a car with three other stinky people on a long road trip. So finding a convenient way to take a shower while overlanding is suuuuuper important.  Don’t worry, it’s not that difficult.  With these top overlanding shower systems, you can take a shower (even a hot water shower) just … Read more

6 Best Overlanding Tents for Off-Road Camping | 2023

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The best overlanding tent is the one you already have. Yep, that’s right…a decent camping tent is good enough for most overlanding adventures.  But what if you’re looking to upgrade to a tent that’s better suited to overland camping or longer overland trips? In this 5-minute read, I’ll give you everything you need to know. Let’s start with what makes a tent a good tent for overlanding.  What Is an Overlanding Tent? Most would quickly answer…a rooftop tent (RTT). But the reality is…you can use just about any camping tent … Read more

15 of the Smallest Campers With Bathrooms + Video Tours

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The convenience of having a small camper is unbeatable. You can tow ‘em anywhere you want and with pretty much any vehicle you have. But if you don’t have a bathroom in your camper, things can get pretty inconvenient, pretty fast. Not having a toilet to use when there’s nowhere to go, and not being able to take a hot shower after a long day of hiking is a huge drawback of most small camping trailers. Luckily, there are more small campers out there that have bathrooms than you might … Read more

9 Best Pop Up Camper Air Conditioners – Do They Actually Work?

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Oh the joys of summer camping – laying out by the lake, floating in a river, late night bonfires, no escape from the scorching summer heat… wait, what!? If you’ve ever been on a summer camping trip with no AC, you might know how uncomfortable you can get being outside in the sun for days at a time. But if you have a pop-up camper, there’s an easy solution to give you some rest during those sweltering summer days–air conditioners!! Yes, air conditioners do really work in pop-up campers. I’m … Read more

Nature Egg Easter Window Art Hanging Craft for Kids

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Easter is during one of the most magical times of year, so why not “shine” on that with this sun art Easter craft made from nature! I just love the way you can see all the tiny details of plants and flowers when the sun shines through, especially when they create even more art by how they overlap. This craft could be “easier” with the right items – I just used clear packing tape, but I may update this post later if I try it again with my laminator instead. … Read more

Hanging Nature Easter Egg Craft for Kids – Perfect for All Ages!

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If you’re looking for a fun, nature based activity for the kids this Easter, keep it simple but creative with this cute Nature Egg Craft! I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for something that is easy to make work for all ages, and this open ended craft ended up being perfect! Depending on where you live, you may be a bit limited with what is available to use – just remember that nature is also indoors! We ended up using some houseplant leaves, others used strawberry tops or other indoor nature … Read more

Fun Easter Peeps Nature Shelter Activity for Kids + Printable

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Have you wanted to include those popular “Peep” Easter marshmallows in your festives while also including nature? Then you’ll love this Nature Built Peep House kids activity! While we do normally cave and find a special way to eat these guys, I wanted to create an activity that DIDN’T include eating them (even if they tasted good, holy cow does everyone have a sugar crash after!) So, I hope you’ll enjoy this quick and creative Easter themed nature activity… to build a house for one! Get creative using the “My … Read more