Contact the Camping Experts Whether you are looking for a hiking backpack, tent, sleeping bag, pie iron, or more specialized camping gear visit the experts who know that they are talking about. Where to Buy? Camping-gear.ca experts can be found at 1712 Dundas St. London, ON N5W 3C9 519-451-3173   Just look for the greenContinue Reading Contact Us

Best Waterproof Backpack: The Barrel and Harness Our team have looked at many different waterproof bags.  Most of them suffer from the same problem, a zipper or Velcro closure that can let water in.  The gaps between the zipper teeth and the hooks and loops allows for water to leak through. The solution if youContinue Reading Best Waterproof Backpack: The Barrel and Harness

The Ultimate Hiking Backpack: The US Army Rucksack The first step in a backpacking trip is picking the right hiking backpack.  When it comes to crossing rough terrain with heavy loads no organization does more of that then the army, and there is no bigger army on the planet than the U.S. army. When anContinue Reading The Ultimate Hiking Backpack: The US Army Rucksack

Coleman Propane Lantern’s Provide Bright Light with Less Weight Out in the bush with no power? No problem. Propane lanterns don’t need an outlet, solar panel, or USB charger. They’re a go-to light source in off-grid situations. Features Planning an extended camping adventure? Propane provides better energy to weight ratio Get the reliability of oneContinue Reading Coleman Propane Lantern

What Type of Camper Should Buy a Screen Tent with Rain Flaps? If you are considering buying a screen tent with rain flaps here are the five most popular groups that we found get the most of out of it Those who enjoy camping for a week or longer.  If you are a serious camperContinue Reading Screen Tents with Rain Flaps: Level Up Your Camping Experience

Want to go for a quick getaway?  Pop-up tents are the answer! Life is stressful enough—your escape shouldn’t be.  Want to just get away from all of the stresses of urban living for a night or two?  Pop-up tents are the answer. These tents open up new possibilities.  Want to go to enjoy the wondersContinue Reading Pop-up Tents: The Perfect Weekend Getaway Tent

For the serious hiker camping canister stoves are the way to go.  They heat up fast, are lightweight, energy-efficient, safer, reliable, and wind resistant. Heats Up Fast The Camp Chef Stryker 200 camping canister stove can heat up half a litre of water in 2 minutes.  Other stoves can take over 15 minutes to doContinue Reading Camping Canister Stoves

Planning a trip to the back country? Before you head out to that campsite, consider making a camping checklist that you can use every time you’re getting ready for your next adventure. A little advanced planning will make your camping trip safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable. You can use the list over and over,Continue Reading Camping Gear Checklist: What kind of Camper are You?

It sounds easy doesn’t it? Gather some wood and build a fire. If you’ve ever arrived at your campsite on a dreary, rain-soaked day, you know how hard it can be to get a fire going. Even though the outside of the wood may be wet, the inside of larger pieces is probably dry. SoContinue Reading How to Build a Campfire

How to dine outdoors in style. While the minimalist is content to rehydrate a pouch of freeze dried food , the gear-oriented camper enjoys hearty, camp-cooked meals. There is a variety of easy-to-prepare camping foods available, but many people like cooking from scratch in the outdoors. So, a more elaborate camping stove is required something with more than oneContinue Reading Campfire Dining