Menstrual Care at Camp: Packing, Privacy, and Waste Planning
Plan supplies, washing, privacy, pain relief, and waste storage for frontcountry and backcountry trips.
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Camping in Canada
Practical field notes for planning thoughtful, comfortable camping trips across Canada.
Alex MorganSharing practical lessons from campsites across Canada.
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View archiveMelt Snow for Camp Water Without Burning Excess Fuel
A practical guide to melting snow efficiently for winter camp water, with methods for protecting your pot, managing fuel, and producing safe drinking water.
Read articleMap, Compass, and Phone: A Practical Navigation Backup System
A practical, layered navigation system for Canadian hikers and canoe campers that combines offline phone maps, paper maps, compass skills, route notes, and power planning.
Read articleManitoba Camping by Lake, Forest, and Prairie
Plan a Manitoba camping trip around the landscape your group wants: lake country, boreal forest, prairie or parkland. Compare driving effort, wind, water access, activities and practical packing needs.
Read articleWasps, Ants, and Other Camp Pests: Fix the Food and Shelter Attractants
Identify why common campsite pests gather around cooking areas, rubbish, sweet drinks, and shelters, then make low-effort changes that reduce the problem.
Read articleHow to Manage Greywater at a Campsite
Handle cooking and washing water in ways that reduce odours, wildlife problems, blocked drains, and shoreline impacts.
Read articleHow to Manage Food and Dishes for a Large Camping Group
A practical system for assigning food jobs, estimating quantities, organizing shared supplies, and keeping cleanup manageable on large Canadian camping trips.
Read articleHow to Manage a Campsite When You Arrive After Dark
Create a calm, minimal arrival sequence for setting up safely and comfortably when you reach camp after dark.
Read articleHow to Make a Tent More Comfortable Without Bringing Everything
Small changes to sleep systems, storage, clothing, and tent layout can make camping more comfortable without turning your site into a moving household.
Read articleHow to Make a Simple Camp Water Station
Create a clean workflow for drinking water, cooking, handwashing, dishwashing, and greywater collection at a developed or remote site.
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