Archives: Camping Gear

Bivvy or “bivy” is just a nickname for bivouac sack. It is a kind of shelter that looks like a loose sleeping bag. They’re quick to rig up, smaller than any other type of tent, very light and waterproof. They’re favored by solo backpackers, mountaineers and soldiers. Design A simple bivvy is made of one • Read More »

One thing you need to be careful of is packing your camping gear because you wouldn’t like to leave what is essential and weigh up you pack with unnecessary gear. What you need on a camping trip would largely depend on the terrain and weather and whether there are some special requirements. Experience will make • Read More »

Over the last 15 years there has been a consistent rise in new backpacking tent designs. The range of choices is overwhelming and that makes it confusing at first but life has been much easier since it was sorted in two ways. Camping tents are sorted by function and by structure. An example of this • Read More »

The camping cook stove is both powerful and lightweight and designed to make cooking easier while in the outdoors. The camping cook stove can be found in a variety of sizes and designs. Gas camping stoves come in basically three different categories: multi-burner family camping stoves, single burner backpacking , and expedition stoves. Most have • Read More »

A backpacking bag is great for backpacking as it keeps your hands free for more important things like eating a snack or to hold a trekking pole. Carrying a duffel while hiking in the woods would be inconvenient and would make a man tire very fast. Backpacks generally fall into two categories for outdoor activities • Read More »