Camping Videos

A wilderness survival kit should usually contain a signal mirror, a whistle, a fire starter, a compass, fish hooks, razor blades, duct tape, matches and first-aid supplies. Learn about including a...

A campfire should be built with progression in mind, meaning that the fire should start small and build towards a bigger fire. Find out how to use birch bark as the base layer of a campfire with...

Important wilderness survival skills include the ability to find food, clothing and water in nature, and how to navigate in unfamiliar territory. Discover how first-aid is an important survival...

A good walking stick can provide a distinct difference between disaster and safety, and a third point of contact can certainly take a great deal of pressure off of the knees. Find out how to use a...

When picking out a travel backpack, it's important to consider the size, the convenience, and how quickly important items can be accessed. Find out why adventure backpacks are typically...

The best ways to pack water without wasting space are through CamelBak hydration backpacks or Nalgene bottles. Discover the significance of gaining easy access to a water supply with help from a...

When building a fire pit, it's important to use igneous rocks as opposed to river rocks because river rocks have a tendency to carry water. Learn about avoiding forest fires by clearing organic...

The first step in setting up a tent is reading the instructions, after which it helps to practice in order to get familiar with the materials. Learn about the importance of location when setting...

Carabiners have a number of different uses, including securing objects out of the reach of animals and connecting a tent fly to another piece of webbing. Discover how caribiners are used during...

Hiking boots should be chosen based on the difficulty of a hike, and both weight and material should be taken into consideration. Learn about the importance of ankle support and water resistance...

Before building a small camp, it's important to find a nice, flat and comfortable spot that is high enough so that there is no risk of water coming to wash the camp away. Consider the impact a...

When planning caloric intake and healthy eating for a backpacking trip, it's important to create a backup plan in case something doesn't go according to plan. Learn about carrying energy bars on...

In order to sharpen a Swiss army knife, one of two different types of sharpening stones can be used, and the different between the two is that one requires a bit of honing oil. Discover how to...

The best way to pack food for a camping trip is with Tupperware, and small bags can be used within the Tupperware to portion out meals for the trip. Discover how Ziploc bags are great for...

A pocket knife should always be used carefully, and a knife that locks is useful because it will never fold against the user's will. Discover why a pocket knife should never be used to carve over...

Before choosing a backpacking stove, consider where the trip will be, what type of fuels are available and how the weight of the stove may affect the backpacking trip. Learn about the benefits of...

When packing a camping stove, the most important consideration is safety, particularly in regards to where and how the fuel is stored. Find out why camping stove fuels should never be packed in...

Before arranging backpacking gear for a trip, it's important to make a plan of the trip in order to determine which items are necessary. Learn about bringing backpacking gear that fits the climate...

A number of backpacking books and trail guides exist to help backpackers plan their trips, and it's important for every group to remember to plan for the weakest member of the group. Discover why...

Camping tents are typically made out of lightweight nylon and aluminum poles, and it's important to remember to get a tent that is big enough to hold the designated amount of campers. Find out why...

When considering cooking on a camping trip, it's important to remember that block ice is better than ice cubes, and that cooking over an open fire is best achieved through hot coals and not open...

Typical camping supplies include food, a first-aid kit, toothbrushes, razors, toiler paper, toiletries, sleeping bags and anything else that helps an individual to be comfortable. Discover the...

When considering to eat wild plants on a camping trip, it's important to do research in order to compile a comprehensive list of potential edibles. Learn about eating beach blackberries and arctic...

Backpacks can certainly cause back problems, particularly if they are excessively heavy and lifted without using proper caution. Discover why heavy backpacks should be lifted close to the spine...

When choosing a sleeping bag, it's important to take temperature into consideration, and also to avoid using sleeping bags that are filled with cotton. Discover why goose down and synthetic...

I have built Picnic Tree Swings for Family members and their children & children's children for 40 years. One of the great features of this design is its single attachment to the Tree. Kids...

The first thing a backpacker needs for a day hike is a small, comfortable backpack. Pack a backpack for emergency and comfort when going on a day hike with tips from a backpacking guide in this...

When packing food for backpacking trips, decide how many meals are needed and what can be carried. Pick and buy food that will be nutritional and efficient for backpacking trips with tips from a...

Before going on a backpacking or camping trip, it's best to practice setting up a tent at home. Pitch a tent in a flat, comfortable area with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on...

When picking a backpack, there is a choice between external-frame backpacks and internal-frame backpacks. Pick a backpack with tips on choosing between comfort and ventilation from a backpacking...

The type of hiking boots a backpacker should buy depends on what their needs are. Buy hiking boots for light hiking, rugged terrain or general purpose with tips from a backpacking guide in this...

Before lacing up a pair of hiking boots, a finger should fit behind the heel when the toes are all the way to the front. Break in a pair of hiking boots and use different lacing techniques with...

When buying sleeping bags, the most basic choice to make is between bags made of synthetic materials and bags made with down. Pick and buy a sleeping bag by keeping warmth and weather in mind with...

The best ways to defend against ticks when camping is to wear long pants or a pair of gators on the boots. Discover how to avoid ticks and check critical areas of the body when camping with tips...

Blisters can be avoided on hiking trips by wearing proper socks and regularly changing socks. Avoid blisters when hiking with tips on using tape and first aid from a backpacking guide in this free...

When packing a backpack, the heaviest stuff should be closest to the backpacker's center of gravity. Pack a backpack efficiently with tips on where to place specific items from a backpacking guide...

When using a sleeping bag, stay warm by zipping it up all the way, laying on an insulated pad and wearing long underwear. Stay warm in a sleeping bag with tips on insulation and clothing choices...

When camping, one of the most surefire ways to purify water is by boiling it. Purify water when camping with tips on using a water filter system or iodine tablets from a backpacking guide in this...

When wearing a backpack, take a wide stance, bend the knees and keep the back straight. Wear a backpack properly comfortably and avoid injuries with tips from a backpacking guide in this free...

A rain fly or cover is used to keep rain from getting into a tent. Learn how to set up a tent rain cover in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Duct tape can repair holes in tent fabric, as well as broken poles. Learn how to repair a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Put out a campfire completely and make sure that the coals on the bottom have cooled. Learn how to put out a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.

Tents should be set up in areas with flat ground. Learn how to set up a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

When clearing a tent area, don't remove lofty grass or other natural bedding. Learn how to clear an area to set up a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Ground tarps protect the bottom of a tent from moisture. Learn how to lay down a ground tarp for a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

When a tent it evenly laid out, it's easier to insert tent poles. Learn how to lay out a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Most tents have two or three sets of poles for different purposes. Learn how to put tent poles together in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Make sure tent poles are put through the right eyelets or inserts when raising a tent. Learn how to raise a tent with poles in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Tents often have clips to attach to poles in order to raise the tent. Learn how to raise a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.

Stakes are used to hold down a tent in case of storms or wind. Learn how to stake down a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.