Tips and tricks for van camping, recipes, and adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

Snooze and Views: A Guide to Getting Quality Sleep While Camping

Do you have trouble sleeping while camping? While some people may have some of the best nights of sleep out in the wild, others aren’t always as lucky. Those who already find it hard to sleep at home will have an even harder time falling asleep while camping. However, I am a firm believer that …

How to Cook With (and Clean) a Camping Fire Grill

When you cook over a campfire, you get a unique smokey taste and food that tastes unlike anything you could ever make in a kitchen. It’s something everyone has to try at least once! Using a camping fire grill is the easiest way to cook over an open flame. Here’s what you need to know …

Tour My Dodge Caravan Camper Van (The Best Minivan Camper!)

If you’re on the lookout for a Dodge Caravan camper van, let me give you an idea about what to expect. I have a 1995 model that still runs like a dream. I get so many questions about my setup and what it’s like to have a minivan camper van. So here’s what mine looks …

Camping With Kids: 12 Tips for Camping as a Family

Even if you’ve camped before on your own, with friends, or with a partner, it’s a whole other ball game camping with kids. When you come prepared, you can help create some of your kid’s fondest childhood memories. Camping as a family is really one of the most rewarding experiences. Follow these tips for a …

11 Things to Consider Before Buying a Camper Van

Looking to buy a home-on-wheels? While it may not be as pricey as a house, camper vans are still a big purchase. Here are the questions you should ask yourself before making the plunge and buying a camper van. For 15 years I wanted a camper van. When I finally decided to take the plunge, …

How to Build a Camping Fire in 6 Easy Steps

If you’re going camping, you have to build a fire! It’s simply a tradition to gather around, roast some s’mores, gaze up at the stars, and return home smelling like campfire smoke. Building a fire isn’t tricky to do, but there is an art to it that must be taught! If you missed the day …

A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Camping Coffee

Every coffee addict knows you can’t go without your precious morning cup, even while in the woods. Luckily, there are many ways to make coffee for yourself or a group using simple methods that require no electricity. Here’s how you can make yourself some camping coffee. When we go camping, we’re willing to give up …

Stealth Camping 101: How to Camp Anywhere Without Being Detected

With the rising popularity of van life, stealth camping isn’t quite as discrete as it used to be. To the local resident’s eye, what was once a work van could now be housing some campers. But just because it’s more popular doesn’t mean you can’t camp out in your car or drive a stealth camping …

Top 10 Camping Storage Tips for the Off-Season 

Looking for creative ways to store your camping gear through the cold months? These 10 camping storage tips will keep you prepped and ready for the first sunny weekend.  Camping storage is no joke–with weather-specific items, bulky gear, and emergency extras, you end up with a ton of supplies to store in the off-season.  It …

Campfire Hacks for Fun (and Safe) Flames

Get creative in fire-building with these fun campfire hacks. You can turn this camping necessity into a wildly good time with practical tips and awe-striking tricks! There’s nothing like gathering around a campfire; the experience is incredibly sensory, with brilliant-coloured flames, crackling wood, and smokey scents.  A campfire is also a natural gathering place – …

DIY Fire Starters – 10 Creative Ways to Start a Fire

Fire starting is a camping staple everyone should learn; it’s an art! And while a lighter and store-bought kindling will get you far, they’re not always available. Learn how to start a fire in a pinch with these 10 DIY fire starters. Learning how to start a fire is an important life skill–you never know …

Winter Camping Essentials: Packing Tips to Stay Safe & Warm

When you’re camping in the great outdoors, you never want to go without; this is especially true during the winter months. Make sure you’re prepared to stay safe and warm with these winter camping essentials.  Hardcore campers out there know that there’s no real thing as “camping season.” If you pack and prepare correctly, you …