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How do you figure out what to take camping when your goal is to defeat Murphy’s Law? Very basically stated, Murphy’s Law is the principle that: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” The only effective way to defend against the inevitability of disaster is to plan ahead for every possible scenario. Is that… Continue reading Prepare for the Worst: Emergencies While Camping

Camping can be an exciting and adventurous outing with friends and family, but it’s not always cool breezes and sunny skies.  Sometimes inclement weather can strike at a moment’s notice. Do you hear that thunder? Did you bring tarps for the tents and waterproof containers for everything else?  Or in other scenarios, someone might have… Continue reading How to Prepare for Emergencies While Camping

The weather may be beautiful and you might be excited to camp or hike, but there are a number of pests you can encounter that could seriously impact your fun. Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://outdoorsvoyager.com with this graphic.</strong><br /><br /><a href=’https://outdoorsvoyager.com/insect-guide-for-camping-hiking/’><img src=’https://outdoorsvoyager.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Insect-Guide-For-Camping-Hiking.jpg’ alt=’Insect Guide For Camping & Hiking’ width=’1500px’… Continue reading Insect Guide For Camping & Hiking

When you’re going camping there are usually physical activities involved such as fishing, hiking or playing games with fellow campers. In addition to this, being out in the fresh air has a way of making your appetite grow. Food seems to taste better camping as well. You’ll need to pack all the essentials for proper… Continue reading Camping Food Checklist – Essential Foods to Take Camping

When you plan your backpacking excursion, there are probably some items that you’d like to have with you, but because of their weight, you decide against them. This is probably not the case when it comes to your favorite cocktails for evening socializing and enjoyment around the campfire. While some liquids are a bit burdensome… Continue reading 7 Quick & Easy Backpacking Cocktails for Boozing

Tips to Clean Ice Chest/Cooler: It doesn’t take long for an ice chest or cooler to develop strong odors that are hard to remove. Some of the worst offenders are fish, onions and spoiled food. When your ice chest is in need of a good cleaning and deodorizing, you can do the job quickly and… Continue reading A Few Tips to Clean and Deodorize Ice Chests/Coolers

Whether you’re planning to take a day trip to the beach, a weekend excursion or a week-long trip, a cooler or ice chest is an essential piece of gear. You depend on it to keep your beverages ice cold and your other perishable foods at a safe temperature. Your health and comfort depend on the… Continue reading A Few Tips to Keep Ice Longer in Your Cooler or Ice Chest

Backpacks are used from everything to carrying lunches with a bag of weed in the side compartment to gym clothes complete with smelly sweaty shoes and socks. They can get dirty fast, not to mention smelling bad. You should clean it regularly to extend the life. If you’re wondering how to clean your backpack the… Continue reading A Few Tips to Clean Backpacks by Hand or Machine