I’ve been camping since I was a kid, and the experiences sparked my adventurous lifestyle. Soon after college, I moved out West to live in the mountains full-time. Today, my family spends our free ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. "He who marvels at the beauty of ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter camping, especially in extreme temperatures and weather, is not for the faint of heart. However, there's gear to help make the cold ...

On my first night camping in Western Maryland two weeks ago, the mercury dipped into the 30s, and I had naively optimistic hopes for the 20-degree sleeping bag I’d borrowed: Inexplicably, I decided ...

I’m a big fan of being as comfortable as possible when you’re car camping. Come winter, that means upgrading a few of your essentials to stay warm. With just a few smart purchases, you can get out ...

In today’s video, I’m heading out for solo winter camping in heavy snow. The snowfall was steady the entire trip, covering ...