The Journal
Destinations to consider, gear we actually trust, checklists worth saving, and a few honest sounds and stories from the community.
How to Stay Warm in a Tent
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Cold nights are the number one reason people swear off camping after one bad trip. The good news: staying warm in a tent isn’t about toughing it out, it’s about the […]
The Rise of Women Solo Camping
A few years ago, a woman pitching a tent alone was treated as either fearless or reckless — there wasn’t much room in between. That’s shifted. Solo camping trips led by women have gone from a rare sight at most campgrounds to a genuinely common one, and the shift shows up everywhere from gear design […]
Nature Sounds for Sleep
The “chill” part of Nature & Chill deserves its own space. Press play on whatever fits tonight’s mood, dim the lights, and drift off to the sounds of an actual campsite. Nature Sounds — Part One Recorded by us — press play and drift off. Nature Sounds — Part Two Recorded by us — press […]
How to Pick the Right Camping Tent
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Most “best tent” lists compare the same style of tent against itself. This one doesn’t. If you’ve already read our picks for the best family camping tents, you’ve got the standard […]
How to Pick the Right Camping Cooler
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. If you’ve already read our picks for the best rotomolded coolers, you know rotomolded is the gold standard for ice retention. But rotomolded isn’t always the right call — it’s heavy, […]
The Rise of the “Radius Run”: Skipping the Big Vacation for Camping Close to Home
Campspot data shows travelers mapping a 4-hour radius from home and building trips around gear they already own. Here is how to plan one.
Why September Might Be the Best Month to Camp This Year
KOA and Campspot data both point the same direction: September camping means fewer crowds, easier bookings, and better weather than the peak of summer.
Why We Support the National Park Foundation
Every trip we write about here depends on something a lot of campers never think about: the parks actually being there, maintained, and open. That does not happen…
National Park Week Moved to August This Year — Here’s What’s Still Happening
If you think of National Park Week as an April tradition, this year is different — and if you missed the announcement, there is still a window to…