Independent field notes
Practical field notes for planning thoughtful, comfortable camping trips across Canada.
Alex MorganSharing practical lessons from campsites across Canada.
Practical ways to camp comfortably in British Columbia’s Okanagan during spring and fall, with a focus on temperature swings, dry air, changing services, and exposed campsites.
Read articleA risk-aware guide to planning short November camping overnights in Canada with three-season equipment, conservative site choices, weather checks, and clear turnaround criteria.
Read articleA practical guide to planning a Nova Scotia camping trip around coastal access, wet weather, wind, tides, driving distances, and flexible activities.
Read articleA practical planning guide for experienced campers travelling in the Northwest Territories, with a focus on distance, fuel, communications, food storage, changing roads, and limited backup.
Read articleA practical planning guide for experienced campers heading to Nunavut or the Northwest Territories, focused on transport, resupply, communication, local guidance, and emergency decision-making before gear selection.
Read articleA logistics-first guide to planning fuel, supplies, communications, drive time, and weather margins for camping road trips in Northern Ontario.
Read articleA practical planning framework for northern Canadian camping trips where fuel stops, food resupply, road conditions, communications, and emergency options can be limited.
Read articlePrepare for New Brunswick forest and river camping with practical systems for rain, insects, food storage, and changing water conditions.
Read articlePrepare for changing conditions, wet ground, insects, and coastal exposure while choosing a campsite in New Brunswick.
Read articlePractical mosquito planning for northern and boreal camping, including clothing, shelter, daily timing, camp tasks, sleeping protection, and current local checks.
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