Outdoor Guides & Field Notes
Cutting Pack Weight: What to Remove Before What...
The cheapest weight you will ever save is the item that never goes in the bag. A practical order of operations for a lighter pack, with buying new gear as the last...
Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings: Comfort, Limi...
Three numbers, and only one of them is a temperature you should plan to sleep at. What the ISO ratings mean, what the standard does not cover, and how to...
Balaclava, Beanie or Neck Gaiter: Head and Neck...
Your head is not special, it is just the part usually left uncovered. Which of the three head and neck options suits camping, and why the gap at your collar matters most.
Camp Kitchen Setup: Keeping Food Cold, Organise...
A camp kitchen is a layout problem before it is a gear problem. Where to put it, how to keep a cooler cold for a full weekend, and what Parks Canada counts...
Car Camping Setup: Using Your Vehicle as Base Camp
In most Canadian campgrounds the car is not a bedroom, it is storage, shelter and a windbreak. How to organize it, when a tailgate shelter earns its space, and when to sleep...
Layering for Cold and Wet Weather: A Camper's G...
Layering advice is written for people who are walking. Camping means sitting still for hours in the cold, which needs a second system. Here is how to run both without getting damp.