Camping

In this detailed video, YouTuber Nate Murphy shows us how to transform a used van into a fully-funtional, off-grid camper in just over two weeks.  It definitely involves a lot of skill and patience, but in the end the camper is fully equipped to take Nate anywhere he wants to go. Related Stories: Ingenious water...

There are plenty of reasons to go camping in winter and several sites still open that are well worth a visit across the pond. Here’s 7 of Cool Camping’s favorite camping sites in England to visit later in the year. They also have a collection of camping sites open all year that you can check out. mulino...

It may not be the most beautiful mountain lodge in the world, but it’s free and its got a lot of character. One outdoorsman unveils his homemade cabin built entirely from free materials. If you’ve got access to pallets, there’s almost nothing you can’t do. Watch how he did it and more in the video...

When the Special Forces guys at ReadyMan get together and start to reflect on experiences from one of the toughest survival survival schools in the world, innovation comes to life!  There is talk of hard lessons learned that only SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape) school provides, and the gear that could have made food previously...

Lilly’s first pass on her well-constructed yet primitively built “bug-out” camp was initially meant to sustain one person, herself, in the event of a sudden emergency or crisis. But Lilly decided to test her hard work’s resilience by tearing out one of the walls and adding another covered lean-to which could house an additional person....

Camping just got a lot more comfortable. Check out the Tepui Roof Top Tents. The tents are made with durable rip-stop waterproof materials that will stand up to the most extreme conditions. The tents easily mount directly to your roof rack or aftermarket roof bars and can be fully setup in just a few minutes.

This little guy knows exactly what he’s about, and it’s nuts. He knows what he likes and he clearly knows how to get it. You can tell by the bottle of Jamie on its side, that these campers were probably sleeping in that day. To the early squirrel goes the nuts, I suppose.

Five years ago, kayakers Jennifer Storrar and Troy Reddington buried a time capsule of their relationship at their favorite campsite in South River, Ontario. When they opened it back up again, a small note had appeared for Jennifer, reading “Will you marry me?” Needless to say, she was stunned. When the couple buried the time...

Here’s a camp recipe and a little how-to for making your own lasagna in a dutch-oven. Just because you’re on the trail, doesn’t mean you can’t eat right. Am I right? Karl Olewine gives an in depth video on the whole process. It’s pretty cool to watch even if you don’t think you’d make it...

Kayaker and fisherwoman Kalen Thorien is a bit OCD about her campsite: her tent has to be on level ground, she has to have a good view, and she’s known herself to spend hours looking for the right one. On Lake Powell, she describes what camping and fishing do for her, and why the best...

Unlike most truck bed camper conversions that build a raised platform across the entire bed, this outdoorsman has created a split level option. In addition to allowing more space to enter and exit the sleeping area, this configuration also provides easier access to the far end of the storage area at the cost of half...

Whether it’s a campfire in the wild or your backyard, it’s important to know which wood to burn. The helpful chart below gives a quick run-down of some of the more common trees you’ll see around campsites in the United States. Some burn hotter or smell better than others and knowing the difference could improve...

It’s a common problem. You’ve out in the cold and you’ve managed to get a fire going but it’s not keeping you warm! Instead of wasting all your resources and simply building a bigger fire that burns out faster try building a fire reflector instead! Essentially, you can use existing logs and wood to build...

Have you ever been camping on the beach and couldn’t figure out how to secure your tent fully? Well, we’ve got the solutions! In the video, you’ll see a few different ways to secure your tent on the beach. Aren’t these tips are great?

Camping is the unsung hero of America’s great pastimes. Too often, real roughing it is overlooked in favor of the “park n’ drink” camping most people get up to when they cross that wooded threshold into America’s backyard. For the savvy of us, however, camping–true camping–is a rewarding, growing experience which will teach you exactly...

Ashley and Richard Giordano were run down riding a desk for their whole careers. They were bored to death. So they quit. In 2013, they sold everything they could find on Craigslist, they rented out their condo, they quit their jobs, and they bought a Toyota Pickup Truck. They quickly found that the truck was...

If tents aren’t your thing when camping, you need to check out this INSANE camper. The Action Mobil Global XRS 7200 is a beast of a camper. The 6-wheel, 18-ton, 720-horse power vehicle is for some serious camping adventures. Tank or Manliest Camper?

Camping season is here! Bryan Sober wanted a cheaper route than buying a real camper, so he took his truck and got to work. He transformed the truck bed into the perfect-sized personal camper. Such good craftsmanship!

Need a new water purifier bottle? This video has you covered. A sleeping bag hammock? Of course. A backback that turns into a tent? Got it. And four other crazy inventions/innovations that will change camping forever. Or so they claim. And we’re not going to deny that this stuff is COOL! But we’re also not...

Here’s a simple trick for cooking a pretty darn good campfire breakfast and there’s very little clean up required. You might wonder why he doesn’t just use a pan, well sometimes you don’t always have a pan. Other times, you just want to see this cool trick yourself. It’s a rather old campfire technique that...

A fire pit adds a nice element to any outdoor space. And if you have time, why not build one yourself? This guy shows you how to make your own stone and steel fire pit. The video is a sped up process, but you can watch the full tutorial here.

This is a brilliant and simple trick that may very well save your life one day if you find yourself short-supplied. You can open a can without the help of a can opener and it’s easier than you might think. Just be careful. Step One: Rub the can on the “rolled lid” side of the...

This is a brilliant trick for keeping a campfire going all night, and we mean ALL night. His self-feeding fire lasts for over fourteen hours and we wouldn’t believe it ourselves if we didn’t have this video. He shows us how it’s done and it’s clever as can be.

The Polarmond sleep system is a revolutionary way to experience a good night’s rest in the great outdoors. This all-in-one system is a waterproof shelter, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag combined. All three components can be easily packed in and out together for a warm comfortable night under the stars.