The 7 C’s of Camping and Every Camping Type
The 7 C's of camping, plus car camping, backpacking, glamping, rooftop, paddle and bike compared by real cost and skill. Find which style suits you.
The 3-3-3, 2-2-2 and 4-4-4 Camping Rules
What the 3-3-3, 2-2-2 and 4-4-4 camping rules actually mean, whether they apply to tent camping, and how long a genuine first trip should be.
How to Find and Book a Campsite
Which apps actually find open campsites, how far ahead to book, what the 200 rule means, and how to win a walk-up site when everything is reserved.
Is October Too Cold for Tent Camping?
Whether October is too cold to tent camp, what shoulder season really means, which months are best, and how to camp in rain without hating it.
How Long Can You Camp on BLM Land?
How long you can stay on BLM land, whether dispersed camping needs a permit, campfire rules on public land, and standard campground quiet hours.
The Most Forgotten Camping Items
The items people forget most often, a complete camping checklist you can print, and how to store gear between trips so nothing goes missing again.