Are you and your partner fond of the great outdoors but dread the thought of spending a night on an uncomfortable sleeping surface? Have you ever woken up after a night of camping feeling more exhausted than when you went to sleep? Or worse, developed a sore back or...
One of the challenges that heavy campers tend struggle with is finding a comfortable and durable camping mattress that provides enough support during the night. The material, thickness, weight capacity, and overall comfort are important aspects to pay attention to....
Side sleepers often face challenges when it comes to finding the perfect camping mattress. Your main concern is likely adequate support and proper spinal alignment. Lying on your side can cause your hips and shoulders to sink into the mattress unevenly, leading to...
Cooking when you're camping can be a challenge no matter what, but it can be especially challenging when it's windy. Camping stove windshields protect your stove from the wind so cooking is less of a hassle. Why use a camping stove windshield? You may wonder if...
Camping is all about finding the perfect balance between comfort and convenience, especially when it comes to your sleeping arrangements. Hammocks have become increasingly popular for campers, offering a lightweight and comfortable alternative to regular tents. For...
Air conditioning inside a tent? It's possible! This type of camping—or should we say glamping—can make your camping experience much more enjoyable, especially during the hot summer months. The main benefit of using one of these luxury tents over a traditional...
As someone who camps in the Canadian wilderness four seasons of the year, I can tell you that one of the most important pieces of outdoor clothing is your mid layer. Mid layers go between your base layer and your outer layer, and are typically made of fleece, wool, or...
Picture this: You pull your trusty old camping tent out of storage, give it a good look over, and then... Uh oh. You spot some mould. Can you get away with sleeping in it? Sleeping in a mouldy tent might not seem like a big deal, but the truth is that it can pose a...
If you're preparing for a backpacking or long distance camping trip, you need to know how long you can keep your down sleeping bag compressed while you travel. Compressing your sleeping bag makes it more compact and easier to pack, but doing so for too long can...
Nobody wants to be uncomfortable when they're camping—especially when trying to sleep. A sleeping bag is a standard part of any camping sleep system. It's also a vital part of staying warm and comfortable in the wild. So yes, sleeping bags are comfortable, but their...
Tents typically say how many people they can sleep, but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be comfortable by cramming the maximum number of people in there. Ross and I have a three-person/three-season tent for this exact reason. We're just two average-sized people,...
Thinking about buying a new camping tent? Or wondering how much longer your current tent will hold up? Unfortunately, tents don't last forever, and their lifespan depends on a lot of things. 4 common types of tents and their estimated lifespans Tents come in various...
Planning a beach trip and wondering if you can use your camping chairs on the sand? You're not alone! The answer is yes, you can use camping chairs on the beach, but you might have trouble keeping it stable and staying upright. It really depends on the design of the...
As someone who loves camping but also suffers from lower back pain thanks to working at a desk all day, I know that finding a comfortable sleeping surface can be a challenge. Sleeping on the ground in a tent can be a recipe for a painful night, leaving me feeling...
Have you ever gone camping and had something unexpected happen? Maybe your tent was damaged in a wind storm, or your camping stove malfunctioned, leaving you without a way to cook your meals. These situations can be frustrating and even dangerous—especially if you're...
A camping trip is guaranteed to leave you feeling a little grimy. And if you're camping in hot summer weather, the sweat from your scalp can leave you with some pretty greasy hair—even after as little as a day. As someone who's learned to go as long as two weeks...
One of the worst parts about camping is that you can't always guarantee a good night's sleep. If you already suffer from back pain, the idea of going camping can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be. What the science says about camping mattresses and back pain At...
Camping stoves are great for cooking or boiling water while enjoying the great outdoors, but what about indoors? Ross and I pondered this once when our power went out right before dinner. "We can still make food with our camping stove!" I said to him. We had a...
Sleeping bag liners are an optional piece of sleep gear that can be added to a sleeping bag. They basically look like a thin sheet of fabric in the same shape of a sleeping bag so that they can fit right inside. Once placed inside your sleeping bag, you can get in and...
Camping gear can be expensive. If you're planning to camp on a budget, you'll want to know when the best time of year to buy camping gear is, and ideally when it goes on sale. Elise and I have spent far more money on gear than we'd like to admit, but we've gotten...
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We’re Elise and Ross, avid backcountry campers and outdoor adventurers! We started Gone Camping Again as a way to share our knowledge and experience about wilderness living and travel. Our hope is that we inspire you to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer!
