Camping Tips

29 articles

Wet wood? Find the dry inside, make feather sticks and kindling, and build the fire off the ground. Includes how to put it out fully.

October 24, 2026

How many firewood bundles a three-night camping trip needs, how to adjust for cold or wet nights and cooking, and why to buy wood near camp.

October 23, 2026

Get a wet tent and damp sleeping bag as dry as you can at camp, pack them safely, and finish drying at home before mildew sets in.

October 22, 2026

Near freezing, a tent can work if your bag and pad are rated for it. Here's how to decide between a tent and a cabin for your group.

October 21, 2026

Dark comes before 5 PM on late-fall trips. Here's how to plan lights, fire, dinner, stargazing, and battery care for the long evening.

October 18, 2026

Typical overnight lows for the last weekend of October, by region and elevation, plus how to pick a sleeping bag and pad for the cold.

October 13, 2026

Learn how to dress kids for cold trick-or-treating: size-up costumes, warm layers, mittens, and boots that work over a winter coat.

October 13, 2026

Add five Halloween bins to your usual camping list: costumes, battery lights, outdoor decorations, candy storage, and cold-night sleep gear.

October 12, 2026

Decorations near a campfire or hot light can ignite. Get safe spacing rules, light and cord tips, costume advice, and how to check burn bans.

October 11, 2026

Going-to-the-Sun Road's alpine middle can close while the west and east sides stay reachable. Learn the detours, fees, and how to check status.

October 9, 2026

Watt math for running an electric blanket or heated pad on a power station: 120V vs 12V, low vs high, and how many hours you'll get.

October 6, 2026

Where color peaks in October 2026, how to track it week by week, and how to book a campsite around a moving target before campgrounds close.

October 6, 2026