I've fallen completely in love with a Merino Wool t-shirt. I've worn it nearly every day since I bought it a month ago... I hand wash it twice a

Hiking shirts for active people have to deal with a lot of moisture and body heat effectively. Hiking shirts should also be lightweight and...

Cascade Mountains national & state parks, recommended guides, books, & weather. Make your North, Central, or South Cascades hiking or camping mountain adventure even better...

New Hampshire White Mountains: Looking for beautiful vistas, cascading waterfalls,and clear glacial lakes? Hiking to Mount Washington?

A truly terrific tent tutorial ebook. You can either invest a few minutes of time upfront to learn what makes a quality tent, or pay every time you...

Make your hiking vacations memorable. Ideas for your trip or tour and how to prepare for your adventure. A great hiking vacation is in the details...

Welcome to Hiking and Camping Gear SiteSearch. Trying to find the article about Dutch oven cooking? Cannot remember where to find information on...

Looking to do some California camping or for California campgrounds but you're not sure where to start? This guide should be of help...

Camping cots... What to look for. Looking at camping cots for your next camp trip, or to get off the cold floor of your tent? Like any sleeping gear they have their advantages and disadvantages...

Camping tents SHOULD keep you dry, comfortable, and protected. Which camping tent... Dome, family, 4-season, backpacking or cabin is right for you?

Camp cooking can be a little more challenging than home cooking. Since your home kitchen has everything you need, outdoor food preparation...

Good quality hiking shorts should breathe, dry fast and wick moisture. You may have noticed that the three ideas above all have something in common...

Are Cast Iron Pans The Best Cookware? The cookware advantages and disadvantages of cast iron pans, pots, skillets, and Dutch ovens...

Pitching a tent can be a bit challenging, especially if it is your first time, in the dark, or even more so...

To me the difference between camp shirts and hiking shirts is that camp shirts are made to be comfortable when you are being less active. They are...

Most hiking clothes companies like to claim they have the best hiking clothes available. By definition, we all know that is not possible...

What is important in hiking jackets? What separates great rain jackets and outdoor wear from the cheap stuff?

Not all Columbia clothing is created equal. The clothing mentioned below stands out as some of their best...

Which Columbia jackets are the best that Columbia Sportswear has to offer? Who is the lady in the outerwear commercials?

Links to 13 Midwest US state parks.

Dutch oven cooking and how to tell quality cookware. Is an aluminum camp Dutch oven better than cast iron? What is best for beginners?

These are three of the best backpacking stoves I have found. There are three because ultralight backpackers value weight, while travellers value...

Starting campfires can be a bit challenging at times. If you use these ideas about how to start a campfire though, things should get much easier...

If you have never done any campfire cooking or camp cooking before, one of the things to be aware of is that you will need to...

It is nice to see Coleman offer a nice Coleman camping grill, as they have been offering either great or mediocre products lately.

The following hiking boot review is for the best boot I have found so far, and you may not have heard of it...

Camping lantern maintenance makes lanterns perform better and last longer. A little care and few simple tips can help make sure yours works at...

Looking for Coleman camping equipment reviews and gear tips? What do the initials W.C. in W.C. Coleman stand for? What was his first product?

These simple camping cooler maintenance ideas will help to keep your ice chest looking newer longer.

Which Igloo coolers are the best? How long will an Igloo ice chest keep ice? How much lid weight can a Marine 25 Qt. take?

Looking for a Wenzel tent? They are usually low cost, but is there a trade off? What does their 10 year warranty cover? A tent tip.

Which Merrell hiking boots are the best? What should you look for?

Which Merrell hiking shoes are the best they have to offer? The ones I mention below are at the top of the list.

Regular hiking boot maintenance will make your footwear last longer, perform better and save you money.

A good screen tent not only keeps out the biting flies, it acts as wind, rain and sun shelter. I use to think a screen tent was a waste of money...

If you love to camp but camping tents are not you, then tent trailers, also known as popup tents or tent campers might be...

Which type of camping cookware is best for you? The cookware comparisons below highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each, to...

What are freeze dried foods, and how is it done? Where can you get good quality freeze dried foods?

The key points to fit the most food in a food dehydrator is the size, shape and use-of-space. Unfortunately round donut-shaped food dehydrators...

Dehydrated food is an ideal backpacking and camping food because it is light, compact, and keeps well for extended periods of time without a cooler.

Canvas tents, sometimes called canvas wall tents, are preferred by people who want more space than what small camping tents can offer. Good canvas...

I really like the older 2 burner white gas Coleman stoves. My parents have had one for over 30 years and it has only needed minor things like...

Are you having a hard time finding baby camping gear for your infant? As you have probably already noticed it is not as easy to...

A hiking accessory is any piece of hiking gear or equipment that may not be essential, but can make your trip more enjoyable or safer. It could...

If you perform periodic sleeping bag maintenance your bag should keep you warm and comfortable for a long time. The following tips will...

While you may think you want affordable camping gear, what I think you really want is great value for your money. After all by definition the most...

The following camping stove tips will help to make sure you always get that delicious hot meal at the end of the day, or that steaming fragrant...

These hiking and camping tent tips will help your shelter to last longer, keep you drier, and save you money.

Why SBI? Because if you are dedicated, it works.

Camping tent maintenance is the key to keeping your equipment in the best shape for as long as possible. Try these 10 tent and gear tips...