By Elliot Thomas Special to Outdoor Enthusiast Lifestyle Magazine When I was younger, my Grandfather was always trying to impart his knowledge on me. From fishing to hunting, firearms and pocket knives, and in general what we would now qualify as "life hacks." By the...
The Sprout+ Mini Lantern is an impressive little thing. Everyone needs a good camping lantern for their outdoor adventures. Whether you camp via tent, RV or small cabin, a good light goes a long way on a dark night. However, finding one that is small, powerful and portable for trekking far into the wilderness can
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This is what you get for not landing that prime camping spot. Remember back in the early part of the year 2020 before we ever heard the term coronavirus or Covid-19? We were all simply riding out the end of winter in the den with the laptop, perusing the websites of our favorite state parks
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Yes! Candy Corn Moonshine is a real thing! Some people like to think the best part of the Halloween season just might be candy corn. Me? Well, I could take it or leave it, I suppose. They just aren’t that tasty on their own. However, mix some of that candy corn with some high proof
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Campers swear by wearable sleeping bags for cold weather camping. When shopping for sleeping bags, you should take the temperature rating seriously. Especially if you’re camping in the fall or winter. Campers worldwide are finding out that wearable sleeping bags have fantastic temperature ratings and are also extremely comfy. These sleeping bags will keep you warm
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Ditch the chemical-filled mosquito repellent sprays for mosquito repellent bracelets. Mosquitos will forever be a pain for outdoor enthusiasts. I don’t know about you, but a handful of mosquito bites can be a bit more irritating than a single insect sting. Mosquitos bite you all over, and the itchiness lasts days! Of course, bug repellent
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This shed conversion makes for a cozy hunting cabin! Every hunter dream about having their own piece of property specifically for hunting where they can get away from it all during the season every year. Because of the expenses of building and maintaining, owning a hunting cabin is a pipe dream for many of us.
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Behold the self-inflating and unfolding air mattress. We love camping. Some of our best night’s sleep has often come on a cool summer’s night listening to the sounds of nature just outside the walls of our tent. However, some people do not like sleeping on the hard ground and prefer some sort of mattress that
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The Sea to Summit Pocket Shower may be featherlight, but don’t underestimate its ability to clean you up. Getting dirty is just one of the inconveniences of camping. It’s inevitable, but it’s expected. However, it becomes more of an issue when you’re trying to get comfy before bed. Everyone yearns for a warm shower after
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No matches or lighters needed; just pull the Pull Start Fire string for a campfire. A campfire is a must for the campground. That’s where memories are made. Roasting hot dogs and s’mores is one of the best parts of camping with friends and family. As much as we all enjoy time around the campfire, starting
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