Campfire, Skills & Safety
Campfires, firewood, knives and hatchets, and the skills that keep a trip safe: wildlife, bugs, rain, winter conditions and campground etiquette. Each guide starts with the safe way to do something and the local rules to check before you do it.
Buyer's guides
Skills & Safety
Best Camping Hatchets for Kindling, Tent Stakes and Backcountry Chores
Find 8 Amazon camp tools ranked by task, with clear picks for kindling, tent stakes, carving and carry plus notes on Fis…
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Skills & Safety
Best Camping Multitools
The 9 best camping multitools compared. Pliers, knives, saws, hammers and more in one pocket-sized tool. Pros, cons and…
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Skills & Safety
The Best Survival Knife for Camping In 2026
We put six fixed-blade survival knives through batoning, feather sticks, and fire prep at camp. Here are the picks that…
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Skills & Safety
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Camping? (Here's Your Answer)
How much firewood do you need for camping? Use this practical guide to five key factors, the best firewood types, and ti…
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Skills & Safety
How to Avoid Snakes while Camping? Here Are 13 Actionable Tips!
Learn how to avoid snakes while camping with 13 practical tips. From picking the right site to using repellent and snake…
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Skills & Safety
How to Camp in the Rain Properly: 12 Important Things to Remember
Rain does not have to end a trip. Here are 12 practical tips for camping in the rain, from picking a safe spot to stayin…
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Skills & Safety
How to Keep a Campfire Going All Night
Want a campfire that burns steady until morning? These 8 practical tips on wood, rocks, fire design, and ventilation kee…
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Skills & Safety
How to Keep Bugs Away while Camping
Tired of bugs ruining your trip? Here are 8 practical ways to keep mosquitoes, flies, and ticks away from your campsite…
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Skills & Safety
How to Repel Bears while Camping: 7 Actionable Tips
Camping in bear country? Use these 7 practical tips to keep bears away from your campsite, store food safely, and carry…
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Skills & Safety
How to Repel Mosquitoes while Camping
Mosquitoes ruining your trip? Learn how to repel mosquitoes while camping with 6 simple steps covering clothing, scent,…
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Skills & Safety
What Is Rick of Wood?
A rick of wood is a 4 by 8 foot stack of firewood. Learn how it compares to a cord, which woods burn best, and how much…
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Skills & Safety
Winter Camping Tips: 12 Helpful Tips to Keep You Warm
Twelve practical winter camping tips to keep you warm and safe, from insulating your tent and managing body heat to the…
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