Camping
Adventure, Camping, Camping Gear
6 Hacks for a Clean and Organized Campsite
Keeping your campsite neat and tidy is important for both practical and environmental reasons.
How to Make Spicy Peanut Noodles
This five-minute recipe puts together a satisfying meal with a few ingredients that are probably already in your pantry.
Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: The Best Ways to Treat Your Water in the Outdoors
Do you know how to safely drink water from a stream, river or lake?
The Ultimate Essential Camping Gear Checklist
Use this checklist as a guide to pack for your next wilderness excursion.
Camping, Gear, Partner Content
Beyond the Ice: How YETI Coolers Enhance Your Outdoor Experiences
YETI coolers are specifically designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.
Camping, Gear, Partner Content
Movie Nights, Waffles and More: How BLUETTI’s AC70 Is Changing My Summer Camping Trips
Here are 5 unique ways a portable battery can add some buzz to your next camping trip.
Camping, Editors' Picks, Opinion
Opinion: Campsites in Canada Are Way Too Difficult to Book
Why is it so dang difficult to book a summer camping trip in Canada these days?
Camping, Gear, Partner Content
Best RV Mattresses in Canada for 2024
The Canadian Douglas RV and Juno RV mattresses offer the perfect balance of comfort and affordability.
Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Are Outdoor Shows Just a ‘Love Fest’ for YouTubers?
I’m in the middle of my speak tour for all the big outdoor show—and I gotta say, they’re crazy busy. Whoever said that online shopping has killed the days of wandering around crowded arenas full of outdoor gear vendors selling their wares is dead wrong.
Adventure, Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper, Video
The Happy Camper: Recreational Barrel Works’ New Heritage Series Gear for 2024
The Canadian company Recreational Barrel Works is off to an amazing start for 2024. They’ve released over half a dozen new products for the year. One of the most unique selections is titled The Heritage Series. It includes a line of traditional portage/canoe packs and a wanigan harness–all with a…
Adventure, Camping, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Perfect Bindings For Traditional Snowshoes
Most outdoor stores opt to carry new-age snowshoes made of lightweight plastic or anodized aluminum equipped with mini-crampon bindings. They’re a good choice if snow depths aren’t a pressing issue.
If I was up in the Far North trekking across three metres of fluffy snow, I might need the longer, wider…
Adventure, Camping, Gear, Hiking
Outdoor Adventure Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Here are five outdoorsy date ideas to impress the love of your life this Valentine’s Day, along with some gear recommendations for each outdoor experience.
Camping, recipes, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Winter Hot Tent Camping Recipes
Some people dread winter, but for our columnist, The Happy Camper, the season couldn’t come soon enough. I live in a small town …
When to Reserve Your Parks Canada Campsite for 2024
Find out when to book your Parks Canada campsites for the 2024 camping season in 12 Canadian provinces and territories.
Best Tips for Reserving Parks Canada Campsites for 2024
Be prepared to book campsites in the new year with these in-depth tips and tricks to ensure the best experience.
Adventure, Camping, Editors' Picks, Trails
10 Apps to Enhance Your Adventures in 2024
Discover 10 must-have apps that you can use during your outdoor adventures to improve your experience. Whether it’s an accurate trail map to direct us, a star map to reveal hidden constellations or a fitness tracker to keep us motivated, these 10 apps can make adventuring in the new year easier.
Blogs, Camping, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Christmas Cake for Winter Campers
Fruitcake is not so popular anymore. But what is it about this flour and fruit mixture that makes it such a great holiday treat for winter campers?
DIY Paracord Bracelet: The Ultimate Free Christmas Gift
Paracord bracelets are awesome outdoor gear items that make perfect gifts because they are easy and fun to make, practical to wear and safe to use in emergency situations.
So, You Want to Go Winter Camping…
Want to explore a new adventure this winter? Try winter camping! Here’s a guide to winter camping for beginners, from front-country campsites and the appropriate gear.
There’s a New Year-Round Camping Experience in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park
Stay in a “Turtle Shell,” Indigenous-owned units open year-round in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park.