Outdoor Guides & Field Notes
Where to Pitch a Tent: How to Read a Campsite
The flattest patch is rarely the right one. How to read slope, drainage, overhead hazard and wind, whether you have booked a numbered site or have the whole clearing to choose from.
Hammock Camping: A Practical Setup Guide for Be...
A hammock is the cheapest part of the system. Here is what a first night off the ground actually needs, how to get the hang right, and how to stay warm from...
How to Choose a Camping Chair and Camp Table
Seat height, seat width and back height decide whether a camp chair is comfortable after an hour. Here is how to check all three, pick a frame for your ground, and...
Sleeping Pad R-Value Explained: How to Choose t...
Most cold nights are blamed on the sleeping bag. The real cause is usually underneath you. Here is what R-value measures, how the ASTM test produces the number, which range...
Tent Care and Off-Season Storage: How to Store ...
Most tents are not worn out by storms. They are quietly destroyed in a stuff sack in a garage over the winter. Here is what actually damages a tent between...
Best National Parks and Regions for Fall Campin...
ARWE FIELD JOURNAL · DESTINATIONS & TRIP PLANNING September and October are when campgrounds finally exhale. The trip gets easier in fall — the planning gets harder. Colour windows are...