Independent field notes
Practical field notes for planning thoughtful, comfortable camping trips across Canada.
Alex MorganSharing practical lessons from campsites across Canada.
A practical planning guide for experienced travellers preparing a self-supported camping trip in Nunavut, covering permissions, access, supplies, weather, wildlife and emergency support.
Read articlePlanning considerations for exposed foothill camps where temperature shifts, wind, and limited shade can change the day quickly.
Read articleA practical guide to building a compact camp repair kit, making temporary field fixes, and knowing when damaged camping gear should be retired or replaced.
Read articleA practical guide to planning Rockies camping trips around elevation, colder nights, abrupt weather shifts, harder approaches, and route decisions in Alberta and British Columbia.
Read articlePractical guidance for RV and car campers on using a generator with consideration for quiet hours, site layout, neighbours, and campground rules across Canada.
Read articleHow to check current restrictions, prepare for changing wind and dryness, maintain a legal fire, and extinguish it completely before leaving.
Read articleA practical guide to choosing campground electrical service, connecting safely in wet weather, and managing power loads for tents and RVs in Canada.
Read articleA step-by-step arrival system for finding the site, checking hazards, setting up shelter, and getting food and lighting ready before daylight fades.
Read articleA practical guide to building a compact camp toiletry kit, with sensible options for hygiene, sun, insects, periods, contact lenses, and waste.
Read articleA practical, low-stress sequence for diagnosing a camp stove that will not light, including fuel, cold, wind, burner clogs, and stability checks.
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