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My Trip to Navagio Beach – The Ultimate Beach Experience

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 29, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

As you already know, I love to explore this beautiful world and discover some new and unfamiliar places. There’s an opportunity to learn something new and explore almost anywhere. Today I’m going to tell you about my experience in one surreal place – Navagio beach.

This is a relatively small beach, surrounded by massive cliffs (I believe around 600ft), located on the majestic island of Zakynthos, Greece. I recently discovered this island and this guide through the fantastic guide to Navagio from Zakynthos Insider, and I fell in love with it at first sight. I planned to visit this island for a long time, and browsed through several guides, but this guide has won me over, and I made my decision.

How Long Do MREs Last? Eat It or Forget About It?

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 25, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

You went on an extended camping trip and were seriously too lazy to bring your own supplies and actually cook some food. Or a really hungry bear just managed to wipe out your entire food supply on the said camping trip.

Whatever the reason, you and your camping buddies are now currently facing a dilemma involving a tan package and the doubtful viability of its contents. Are you gonna eat it or not?

Is it still even edible? How long do MREs last, anyway?

THE ROAD GOES ON – 10 Best Hiking Trails in Colorado

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 23, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

At the start, you will agree that there is no better way to see the world or enjoy every second of nature but to go on hiking. The incredible color specter, the sound of the leaves whispering around you, cheerful songs of the birds, or the lake that looks flat as a mirror – all of that you could experience in a right way only if you are on foot.

And if you are in the North America, well, everything west of Denver is saying come and see. Therefore, I will tell you about the richness which Colorado has to offer to a hiker through the 10 Best Hiking Trails in Colorado.

5 Wild Camping Sites in Scotland

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 23, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

Scotland has some of the most gorgeous and open lands for camping. You can camp almost everywhere; there only are few places in which the camping is prohibited. The weather can be very unpredictable; if you’re not turned off by it, you will catch some amazing sceneries. I picked out five of my favorites, so if you are around, be sure to check them out.

How to Wear a Boot Knife? – Be Safe Not Sorry!

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 14, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

If you like to spend your time outdoors, whether it be for hunting, hiking through woods or camping with your family, you should always be prepared as there are many dangerous situations you could face which might even include having to defend yourself or your loved ones from wild animals.

For all you nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, we have comprised a detailed guide that will inform you on all you need to know about boot knives, and most importantly how to properly wear a boot knife so that you can use it effectively and stay safe at the same time.

How to Find a Leak in an Air Mattress – The Handy Guide

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 9, 2017Last Updated May 10, 2019

Air mattress is a great thing to have. It can make your nights in the nature much more comfortable.

Just take it out of your backpack, connect it to your air pump and you'll have a comfort of the house right there in your tent in no time.

But, aside from being a great commodity, air mattress has one bad side.

If you ever owned anything inflatable, you already know what I'm talking about.

It's that annoying air leak that turns your comfortable night of good sleep into rough waking in the middle of the night on solid ground.

At this point, I'm sure you're scratching your head and asking yourself: "how to find a hole in an air mattress"?

If you stick around, you'll find out soon.

Your Tent Needs a Care? – The Best and Secure Guide on How to Wash Your Tent

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 3, 2017Last Updated May 10, 2019

The winter is slowly coming to our steps, and as we are looking forward to securing the heating for our homes, we are also thinking about our gear that was our faithful companion during the rest of the year.

In urban surroundings, your home gives you shelter, but when you are camping outside, your tent is your home sweet home for a short time.

Being a good housekeeper means that you will also need to take care of your tent, so it could serve you for many years to come.

Have in mind that all tents are made for outdoors use which means that they will stand to the tests of weather conditions.

Therefore you will only need to wash it or clean it if it catches outdoor smells or if it becomes soiled with bird droppings, dust, or tree sap.

In this article, we’re going to tell you how to wash a tent.

How to Start a Fire with Wet Wood? Knowing the Best Way to Do It

by Melanie CampbellPublished August 1, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

When you're out camping, anything can happen to you. The number one rule when you're out in the woods is always to expect the unexpected.

You are out in the open and nature is what controls everything you can or cannot do.

One good example is when you're camping in the woods, and you don't have any source of light or heat.

What's worse is that it just rained and all of the wood around you are all damp and wet. So what are you going to do? How to make a fire when everything is wet? Will you freak out?

Well, you don’t need to because you can still start a fire. In this article, we’re going to tell you how to start a fire with wet wood. This will surely make you better equipped to go out

Tent Footprint vs. Tarp: Which is a Better Choice?

by Melanie CampbellPublished July 27, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

When we’re camping, we can either have a camping fan or a heater to make the temperature ideal for us.

Or we can bring with us a tent footprint to add additional warmth, have a more even surface, and ensure that water won’t seep through the tent and dampen us.

However, you’ve got another choice aside from a tent footprint, and that is a tent tarp. But which is better? Tent Footprint vs. Tarp?

In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about it. For sure, you’ll know which one you need to use for a better and more comfortable camping experience.

8 Proven Ways on How to Keep Mice Out of Camper

by Melanie CampbellPublished July 24, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

We all know what it feels like to have mice inside your camper – it's disgusting, annoying, and at the same time very unhygienic.

These are pests that ruin the fun of your camping vacation, which is why it makes perfect sense for you to get rid of them once and for all.

In this article, we're going to share with you the most effective ways on how to keep mice out of camper.

When you follow all of these tips, there's no doubt that you'll finally say goodbye to these pesky mice.