by Will Marquardt | Feb 13, 2017 | Geek Advice
Where to Camp? Camping opportunities are endless in the US. Most noteworthy are State Parks, BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), and privately owned campgrounds. Depending on where you would like to camp in the US and what time of year you are going, you may need an...
by Will Marquardt | Feb 14, 2017 | Geek Advice
How to Build a Campfire Before you leave your home, please check with the local forest ranger for any fire bans or restrictions. It may not help you to know how to build a campfire if there is a fire ban 🙂 Before ever deciding on a fire location or starting a...
by Will Marquardt | Feb 13, 2017 | Geek Advice
Clothing for Backpacking and Camping This article is especially important for backpacking, but has many good applications for hiking and camping. With the obvious caveat that the gear you need will depend on the time of year you are out, here are some tips and ideas...
by Will Marquardt | Feb 14, 2017 | Geek Advice
Camping Cook Gear When car camping or at an established base camp or camp ground, eating does not have to be much different than eating at home. And because you’re not at home, it also feels different and not like a chore, but often like one of the best...
by Will Marquardt | Feb 13, 2017 | Geek Advice
Camping Checklist A camping checklist is a great way to make sure you have what you need on your next adventure. If you are car camping or are going to establish a base camp, you have a lot of options and some of what you take will depend specifically on what you or...
by Will Marquardt | Feb 13, 2017 | Geek Advice
Backpacking Checklist Finding the balance between what you think you need and what you actually need is a process that only comes with experience. This backpacking checklist will provide an understanding of what you will need to survive in the wild. The top two...