Growing up in the 1960s through the 1980 weekends and summers were spent at the lake. Nothing fancy like what we see today, but it was a cabin built by my dad and it was perfect. From what I remember, they saw the design and floor plan in a magazine for Jim Walter Homes. The…
Category: Camping
Rustic Pocket Spice Box for Travel and Outdoors | Handmade Spice Kit
(Click the photo for more info on Etsy) Small Enough to Pack for Any OutingSturdy Metal Case with Hinged LidContains Five Great Spices Have you ever been out on a camping or hiking trip and wished you had something you could use to add a little flair to your trail food? Need a little zing…
Video: Money-Saving Thermal Vegetable Soup Recipe for All-Day Cooking
This video will show how to make a easy money-saving vegetable soup and I’ve included the recipe too. Easy to make – you’ll be finished prepping and cooking in about 30 minutes and enjoying vegetable soup by supper time. This recipe uses the Hay Box (Thermal Cooking) method. Great for camping or when you don’t…
Ultimate Guide to Wall Tent Camping: Tips, Benefits, and Safety
One of the best ways to relax and unplug from technology is to go tent camping on your property. Camping in a wall tent is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are many benefits to wall tent camping, including the fact that it…
Setting Up 10′ x 12′ Wilderness Wall Tent | Time-Lapse Video
Follow us in this time lapse video of setting up the 10′ x 12′ Wilderness wall tent from the Wall Tent Shop. We took the day to set up the tent in order to avoid setting it up later after all the rain and storms. We barely beat the rain but got it set up…
DIY Camping Area Improvement: New Kitchen, Tent Deck, and Picnic Table
Now that summer has ended and the weather has cooled off it is time to start doing more camping and improving the camping area on our property. In the spring we built a tent deck so we could have a flat and dry area to camp on as well. Since that time summer, deer flies,…
Elevated Camping Experience: Tent Platform, Cook Station, and More
Camp setup. Tent platform, cook station, picnic table, and campfire ring. Being off the ground on a level surface makes a difference, especially in areas with a lot of rain. The deck also provides extra seating. The tent we used for this trip is a Coleman Cabin Tent 6-Person Instant Tent. Just as advertised it…
Solo Camping Guide
Camping solo can be a rewarding experience with the right preparation. Focus on selecting a safe, accessible campsite, packing essential gear, and staying aware of your surroundings. Prioritize safety by choosing suitable clothing and setting up your tent first. Cheaha State Park offers excellent hiking opportunities and various facilities for solo campers.
Portable Power Station $100 Off | B300 – Shop Now
$100 off B300 Shop Now Features with a 100W USB-C, a 12V/10A car output, and USB-A ports, you can use the B300 as a portable power station. The smart MPPT inside of the B300 enables it to recharge quickly through solar power at a 200W maximum loading scale. You can also recharge it with a…
Building a 12′ x 12′ Tent Platform: A Plan for Outdoor Relaxation
Sometimes we just need to get outdoors, breathe the fresh air, sweat a little, fight off the mosquitoes, and just unplug. Before Covid, the plan was for a small “cabin” in the woods on our property but then lumber prices started rising. All “cabin” plans were put on the back burner until 2022. Lumber prices…
Pocket Spice Box Kit for Camping and Hiking Adventures | Nanna’s Garden Shop
Need a little something extra for camping, hiking, or for your bug-out bag? Have you ever been out on a camping or hiking trip and wished you had something you could use to add a little flair to your trail food? Something extra for your bug-out bag? Need a little zing for the food…
LuminAID Solar Camping Lanterns: Top Features and Functions
Camping, hiking, or just for home lighting in an emergency situation we love our luminAID solar camping lantern. Over the years I’ve lost track of how many lanterns we actually own. The first one I received back when the company was first starting out. However, since then I’ve picked up several other luminAID lights which…