Camping With a Vegetarian or Vegan Group: Simple Outdoor Food Systems
Plan filling, packable vegetarian and vegan camp meals with practical systems for shared gear, cooler space, cooking, and cross-contamination prevention.
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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 archiveHow to Use a Backcountry Campsite Without Expanding It
Ways to place tents, cook, walk, wash, and store gear on an established site while limiting soil, vegetation, and shoreline damage.
Read articleWhat to Do With Wet Gear During the Drive Home
Separate damp and clean equipment, protect the vehicle, and create a home-drying plan that prevents odours and mildew.
Read articleTidal Planning for Coastal Camping and Sea Kayak Trips
A practical framework for building a coastal overnight plan around tide height, tidal currents, launch and landing access, weather, daylight, and safe alternatives in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia.
Read articleHow to Test New Camping Gear Before a Canadian Trip
A practical shakedown process for testing new camping gear at home or close to home, so you can find missing pieces, fit issues and awkward systems before a longer Canadian trip.
Read articleTent Setup on Uneven, Rocky, or Root-Filled Ground
Ways to find the least uncomfortable tent location, protect your shelter, manage drainage, and sleep better when the site is far from level.
Read articleHow to Keep a Tent Floor Comfortable on Gravel and Hard Ground
Practical ways to reduce pressure points, protect your tent, and sleep better when your campsite has gravel, packed soil, roots, or difficult staking conditions.
Read articleTent Capacity in Real Life: What Two-Person and Four-Person Ratings Leave Out
Learn how sleeping capacity, gear storage, vestibule space, and rainy-day comfort affect the tent size that will actually work for your group.
Read articleHow to Store Food in a Tent-Free Camp Kitchen
Set up a practical cooking and storage zone while keeping food, dishes, and waste separated from sleeping areas.
Read articleHow to Stay Dry When Rain Arrives at Camp
A practical sequence for keeping your shelter, gear, meals, and sleeping system dry when rain moves into camp.
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