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In recent years, there has been a movement for more hunters to process their game meat themselves. My family has always made a point of processing game meat ourselves instead of taking it to a commercial processor. There are several benefits to this such as saving money and being able to customize the cuts of...

Camping is a great pastime and there are lots of people who love the taste of a meal that has been cooked in the great outdoors. At the same time, one of the reasons why this food always tastes so good is that it has been made on a camping stove that has heated the...

When you’re finished brewing the perfect cup of coffee, you need to clean your coffee maker. Nobody wants to give up their coffee when they go on a camping trip. However, without access to a full kitchen, it can be hard to thoroughly clean your camping kitchen equipment, especially if it’s a strange shape like...

A cast-iron pan is one of the cornerstones of the kitchen; however, before you can break out your cast iron cookbook, you need to take care of your cast iron in a way called “seasoning”. If you’ve been eyeing a new skillet or already have one, you need to know how to take care of...

As an avid camper and lover of everything outdoors, you must protect yourself from the elements. While most people are well-aware of packing the right camping gear for extended excursions and ensuring that they have the right shoes, mosquito repellent, and apparel, not much emphasis is made on sun protection. From the looming mountains in...

There are a lot of things that you should take camping, but you should make sure that you’re comfortable as well as prepared, and this starts with choosing the right camping chairs for seating. If you are looking for a comfortable camping experience, you need to find the seating option for your specific needs. With...

One of the facets of camping that people most often look forward to is having fun around the campfire. From gathering and preparing the firewood to helping the flames grow, campfires are a lot of fun for everyone. However, campfires are one of the biggest summer camping dangers. Before going camping, everyone should make sure...

Securing a source of water must always be a priority for campers in order to stay hydrated outdoors. Plastic water bottles sold in supermarkets can serve as a reliable source of potable water, but there are concerns with them as well. Namely, campers will likely need more than just one plastic water bottle to address...

If you’ve looked into camping in bear country, you’ve probably heard about bear hangs, also called bear bags. Bears have an excellent sense of smell, and they are attracted to food that campers take with them on overnight trips. Bears are also attracted to scented products like lotions and soaps. Many bears in popular camping...

In the age of GPS and 24/7 internet access, map reading is a dying art. While bulky key maps used to be a staple in every vehicle, most people born in the age of the Internet don’t know how to use them. Due to the rapid rise of satellite navigation, a survey found that 1...

Everybody who has gone camping with an RV knows at some point the waste tank on the vehicle needs to be emptied. However, even if it may just be wastewater and nothing else, that doesn’t mean the camper or traveler can just drain that tank anywhere. If you want to abide by the Leave No...

From solar camp stoves and camping wood stoves, to butane stoves and car camping stoves, there are many different camping stoves to choose from. One stove in particular that people might not know much about is an alcohol stove, which is a stove that uses alcohol as a fuel source. Alcohol is flammable and dangerous,...

Unlike other forms of food, fish has always needed multiple steps regarding preparation and proper eating. No matter the type of fishing rod or color of fishing line you’re using or the type of fishing you’re doing (anywhere from ice fishing to fly fishing), all fish need to be prepared the same way. This is...

When people go camping, one of the activities they most look forward to is eating. Whether they are keto camping, vegan camping, or foraging for food in the wilderness, this is an opportunity to enjoy time with family members and friends, relax underneath the stars, and savor the outdoors in all its glory. At the...

Whether you’re packing for a trip to Grandma’s, a trip to Paris, or looking for the best campsite for your camping trip, it can be difficult to separate what you need from what you “might” need (but probably won’t actually use). Especially if you’re flying, each bag or additional pound adds to the cost of...

From the fresh air to the amazing sights and sounds, hiking can be a very rewarding experience. However, it’s important to know that while you may feel like the only thing in the world while you’re hiking, other animals call nature home—and some of them can be very dangerous. When we think of wild animals...

Many people feel a primal connection between fire and the human species. During ancient times, people relied on fire for both warmth and protection in addition to acting as a light source during the dead of night. Now, fire is not exactly essential for human existence; however, fire is still important when people go camping....