Camping How-To Guides
Practical camping skills, fixes and field tips from the CampingKnow team.
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Best Camping Meals: Easy Ideas for Every Meal of the Trip
Easy camping meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including one-pot dinners, foil packets, no-cook lunches, campfire…
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Best Camping Snacks
The best camping snacks to pack: no-cook and no-melt picks, trail fuel, protein bites, kid-friendly options, and make-ah…
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Best Camping Spots Near Yosemite
Real campgrounds in and near Yosemite, from the Pines on the Valley floor to Tuolumne Meadows and forest sites outside e…
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Best Places to Go Camping in Texas
From Big Bend's desert peaks to the Frio River at Garner, here are 10 of the best places to camp in Texas, with sites, s…
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Camping Checklist for Beginners
A no-stress camping checklist for your first trip, broken down by shelter, sleep, kitchen, clothing, and safety, with th…
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Camping Essentials for Women: 10 Things Every Woman Should Have while Camping
Women face a few camping challenges men don't. Here are 10 camping essentials for women, from urination devices to camp…
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Camping with Dogs: The Ultimate Guide
Camping with dogs the right way: campground rules, gear upgrades, paw care, wildlife safety, a first-aid kit, and 15 pra…
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Camping with Kids: The Definitive Guide
A practical guide to camping with kids: the gear that matters, how to prep your children, activities they will love, saf…
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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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How Much Water to Bring for Camping (Here’s the Answer!)
How much water to bring for camping? Plan about 1 gallon per person per day, then adjust for heat, activity, pets, and w…
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How to Avoid Snakes while Camping? Here Are 13 Actionable Tips!
Learn how to avoid snakes while camping with 13 practical, field-tested tips. From picking the right site to using repel…
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How to Blackout a Tent Completely in 8 Simple Steps
Learn how to blackout a tent completely with 8 simple steps, from tarps and liners to sleep masks and dark-room tents, f…
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How to Boil Water while Camping: 4 Easy Tricks You Can Follow
Boiling water at camp is simple once you know how. Here are 4 easy, field-tested tricks to boil water while camping, fro…
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How to Build a Camping Trailer
Build your own camping trailer in 13 practical steps, from frame and box to vents, lights, power, and legalities. A clea…
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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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How to Camp in the Summer Properly: 12 Helpful Tips
Twelve practical tips for summer camping: stay hydrated, pick a breathable tent, beat the heat, keep bugs away, and pack…
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How to Cool a Tent without Electricity
Hot tent ruining your sleep? Learn how to cool a tent without electricity with 12 practical tips on shade, ventilation,…
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How to Go Camping for the First Time
A beginner's guide to your first camping trip: picking gear, building a checklist, packing food, staying safe, and choos…
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How to Ground a Generator while Camping in 4 Simple Steps
Learn how to ground a generator while camping in 4 simple steps, plus the exact tools you need and the safety rules that…
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How to Hang Your Camping Hammock: Here's the Solution!
Learn how to hang your camping hammock safely between trees or two cars, with the right distance, angle, and straps for…
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How to Insulate a Tent for Winter Camping
Stay warm in the cold with 8 simple ways to insulate a tent for winter camping, from picking the right spot to ground ta…
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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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How to Keep Bugs Away while Camping
Tired of bugs ruining your trip? Here are 8 practical, field-tested ways to keep mosquitoes, flies, and ticks away from…
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How to Keep Food Cold while Camping: 10 Easy and Quick Fixes
Keep your camping food cold and safe with these 10 simple fixes, from smarter ice and cooler tricks to portable fridges…
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How to Keep RV Pipes from Freezing while Camping
Eight practical, proven ways to keep your RV pipes from freezing while winter camping, from heat tapes and antifreeze to…
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How to Keep Tents Dry? Here's the Solution!
A wet tent can ruin a trip. Here are 11 practical, field-tested ways to keep your tent dry from rain, condensation, and…
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How to Keep Your Dog Warm while Camping (Here's the Solution!)
Keep your dog warm while camping with these 7 simple steps. From sleeping bags and coats to dog boots and the right food…
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How to Make a Camping Tent from Scratch
Build a comfortable, weatherproof camping tent from scratch with this 6-step guide. Plan, gather materials, pick the spo…
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How to Make Camping Tent Comfortable
Want a cozier tent? Here are 6 easy ways to make your camping tent comfortable, from a chair and air mattress to solar l…
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How to Make Coffee while Camping
Five simple ways to make great coffee while camping, from instant and coffee bags to cowboy coffee and pour-overs, plus…
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How to Organize Camping Gears: 11 Helpful Tips
Tired of digging through a pile of gear at the campsite? Use these 11 practical tips to pack smart, save space, and find…
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How to Pack a Cooler for Camping: 11 Useful Tips
Learn how to pack a cooler for camping with 11 practical tips that keep food cold, save space, and make your ice last lo…
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How to Pack Camping Gear for Flights? (the Complete Checklist)
A practical checklist for packing camping gear for flights: what you can carry on, what must be checked, what is banned,…
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How to Pack Clothes for Camping: 7 Easy Tricks
Learn how to pack clothes for camping with 7 simple tricks that save space, keep you organized, and prepare you for any…
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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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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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How to Stake a Tent in Sand Properly: 5 Easy Steps to Follow
Camping on a beach or in the desert? Learn how to stake a tent in sand in 5 simple steps, from picking your spot to dead…
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How to Start Camping: A Beginner’s Guide
New to camping and not sure where to begin? This beginner's guide walks you through gear, picking a campsite, packing, a…
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How to Stay Clean while Camping
Limited water and no shower? Here is how to stay clean while camping, from sponge baths and portable showers to dry sham…
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How to Stay Warm while Camping in a Tent
Cold tent nights wreck your sleep. Here are 8 tested ways to stay warm camping in a tent, from R-values and ground insul…
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How to Use Tent Stakes: 3 Important Points to Remember
Learn how to use tent stakes the right way. Get the placement, angle, and orientation right so your tent holds firm in w…
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Safe Tent Heating Ideas: 10 Actionable Tips to Make Your Tent Warm
Ten safe tent heating ideas to beat shivering nights. Heaters, candles, hot stones, thermal blankets and more, with the…
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What Are Tents Made of? Here's the Answer!
What are tents made of? A plain guide to nylon, cotton, polyester, and polycotton fabrics plus aluminum and fiberglass p…
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What Is ADA Camping?
ADA camping makes the outdoors accessible for people with disabilities. Here is what ADA camping means, who it covers, a…
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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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What Is Walk Up Camping?
Walk up camping needs no reservation, just smart timing. Learn how walk-up sites work, how they differ from walk-in, and…
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Why Is Camping Fun? (Here's Your Answer!)
Wondering why camping is so much fun? Here are 10 honest reasons to pack your bags and head outdoors, from relaxing and…
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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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