Posts Tagged "camping advice"

7 Tips for Packing Your Car for a Camping Trip

Imagine cramming every nook and cranny of your car with camping gear, only to arrive at your campsite and discover that you left your sleeping bag or some other essential item behind—that can be a real pain. Packing your car for a camping trip will test even the most...

5 Tips for Spider Safety

Lots of people would love to spend time in the outdoors, but one thing keeps them away: creepy crawly critters. We’re talking ants, spiders, mosquitos, flies, bees, and wasps. With most of these creatures, a little prevention goes a long way to keep you safe. But when it comes...

Our Ultimate Sleeping Bag Guide

When it comes to camping gear, sleeping bags are a hot topic. Do you really need one, or are there alternatives? Could you sleep just as well with a quilt and blankets? Well, hikers and backpackers can’t spare the space for extra blankets, and the weather is often unpredictable....

12 Reasons to Go Camping Solo

Ones of the main reasons people like to camp is to spend time being closer to nature and escape the daily grind. But when you’re in a group, whether that means the family, a group of friends or even just a partner, you may not be able to enjoy...

10 Tips For Keeping Your Campsite Clean & Tidy

You have been planning your camping trip for weeks, booked the perfect campsite, and you’re excited about your getaway in nature. Imagine that you arrived and found your camp filled with litter: plastic bottles and wrappers all around, toilet paper in the bushes, cans and bottles everywhere. Leaving rubbish...

Camping Hygiene: How to Keep Clean on Holiday

Camping always sounds like a great idea, being in the outdoors and enjoying nature, until you realise that you’ll be far away from a proper bathroom or shower for days at a time. Don’t panic, because camping hygiene is easier than you might think! Here are some great tips...

Freeze-Dried Camping Meals for Easy Cooking on Holiday

When planning your outdoor adventure, it can be tough to figure out what to eat. You absolutely want to keep your energy up and eat good food, but you also want to travel light and spend as little time as possible on the cooking itself. Enter freeze-dried meals, a...

Tips for Dealing With Mozzies When Camping in Byron Bay

Whatever you call them mosquitos, mozzies, or simply a nuisance, these two-winged creatures can certainly crash a party, especially if you’re camping. If you’re planning on going camping, finding out how to deal with mozzies should be right up there with knowing what to wear when visiting Byron Bay. Before...

15 Innovative Camping Hacks With Duct Tape

When considering what you want to pack for a camping trip, it’s vital to choose items that have multiple uses. And really, there may be no item with more functionality than duct tape! This is one must-have that should always grace your packing list. In fact, you may want...

10 Home Comforts to Take Camping & 10 to Leave Behind

When it comes to camping, packing light is a must. There are certain large items you simply have to bring— like a tent, chairs, sleeping bags etc. This means you really need to carefully consider what else you’re going to bring, or you’ll end up with a large heap...