50 Campfires The Camping Authority

Batoning Wood With A Knife To Make Quick Kindling
Batoning wood with a knife is a great way to make kindling at the campsite. Before I talk about how ...
The New Zebco 33 Reel – Available in 2020
On the last 50 Campfires Field Trip, I had a chance to field-test the new Zebco 33 reel that will be...
Got A Birthday? Don’t Forget The Fishing Poles!
On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip, we had the good fortune of celebrating a birthday with friends ...
How To Carve A Spoon At The Campsite
A few years ago I was camping with some friends, and as soon as we got there, one of the guys starte...
What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean?
What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean? If you’re shopping for binoculars, chances are you’ve seen a...
How to Choose Binoculars For Outdoor Adventures
How to Choose Binoculars A good pair of binoculars should be part of every hiker’s kit. They can all...
Do I Need a Bear Canister?
Do I need a bear canister? That’s a good question. When you’re camping in bear country, it’s i...
The Best GPS Apps For Hiking – Pros And Cons
Best GPS Apps For Hiking As recently as the turn of this century, every gas station and convenience ...
Can Camping Stoves Be Used Indoors?
Can Camping Stoves Be Used Indoors? A camp stove is a near-necessity for surviving in the wilderness...
Are Camping Cots Worth It?
Are camping cots worth it? Camping cots have been around for as long as people have been sleeping in...
A Closer Look At The Spring Action Rockers From GCI Outdoor
So what’s the deal with “patented spring-action rocking technology?” Well, it̵...
How to Make it Through the Night if You’re Lost in the Woods
Sometimes, a camping or backpacking trip turns sour. Maybe you went left instead of right at the las...
How To Deal With The 5 Most Dangerous Animals In North America
Whether you’re hiking in the swamps of Florida, the hills of the Northeast, the mountains and desert...
Can Camping Help Anxiety? YES!
According to a recent study, 40 million US adults currently suffer from anxiety. That’s almost 15 pe...
First Aid Skills You Need To Know For The Trail
One of the main reasons people go hiking and camping is to get away from the hectic urban and suburb...
10 Things You Need To Know Before Taking A Motorcycle Camping Trip
While surfing my Facebook feed recently, I saw that one of my high school friends was taking a motor...
The Best Bear Sprays and How to Use Them Effectively
If you’re going hiking or mountain biking or spending a weekend backpacking, there’s a small possibi...
Do You Have To Use Trekking Poles?
Do You Have to Use Trekking Poles? If you were to get in a time machine and go back to the ancient d...
Fathers Day Gift Guide For Outdoor Dads
There was nothing like spending time in the woods with Dad. It seemed like he knew everything. He kn...
Episode 3 of Angler Expedition: Costa Rica Freshwater Fishing
Bass bros Oliver Ngy and Cobi Pellerito are on the ultimate guys trip to Costa Rica. It’s jigg...

Camp Cooking

Class Up Your Campsite With A Jug Of Manhattan Punch
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So I asked a top notch bartender what kind of punch he’d ...
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Yumbutter Superfood Sunflower: Review
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Campfire Planked Shrimp
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Walking Snacks : Just Say Cheese
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Sausage And Hashbrown Dutch Oven Breakfast Bars
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Dutch Oven Chicken Pasta With Herbs
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4th Of July Shots: Cake Vodka Milkshake Shot
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Oliver Thames’ Lowcountry Surf & Turf
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Pickled Stuff – Unusual But Delicious Camping Foods
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Camping Tips

How To Carve A Spoon At The Campsite
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Trailer Tips: Towing Camping Trailers with Water Tanks
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Get Kids Off The Grid at Camp Piomingo
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River Beer Cooling
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Ice Safety Picks Could Save Your Life
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3 Simple Tarp Shelters For The Campsite
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Swim With The Manatees: River Venture Tours
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Don’t Lose Your Best Friend While You’re Camping
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9 Tips For Winter Geocaching
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How To Start A Fire With A Pencil Sharpener
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7 Tips To Keep Your Cooler CRAZY Cold
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How Do I Build A Campfire?
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Top Ten Camping Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Weekend
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Camping Gear

The New Zebco 33 Reel – Available in 2020
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Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener: Review
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Kershaw Reverb: Review
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The Best GPS Apps For Hiking – Pros And Cons
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Can Bike Racks Go On Any Car?
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Are Rooftop Tents Worth It?
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A Closer Look At The Spring Action Rockers From GCI Outdoor
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Zebco ROAM and Spyn Combos: Review
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10 Most Googled Sleeping Bag Questions – Answered!
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Hand Out Pro Glove: Review
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GCI PodRocker: Review
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COAST PX250 Flashlight: Review
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Camp Chef Pro 60X Two-Burner Stove: Review
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