Camping Gear

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How to Plan a Group Camping Trip (infographic)

June 9, 2016
Planning a camping trip for a family of 3-4 is one thing. Planning a group trip for a family reunion, a club gathering, or a church retreat is another thing entirely. Doing it right takes focus,…
News & Tips: The Camping Bucket List: 7 Destinations Every Adventurer Should Visit...
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The Camping Bucket List: 7 Destinations Every Adventurer Should Visit

June 19, 2015
If you like to get away from it all, cook meals over an open flame, and lay in a sleeping bag under the stars, you’re probably a camper. While you more than likely have a few spots you visit…
News & Tips: Make Your Cast Iron Cookware Last a Lifetime (video)...
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Make Your Cast Iron Cookware Last a Lifetime (video)

June 11, 2015
The savory aroma of dinner sizzling in a cast iron skillet intertwined with the smoke from a campfire is a fitting end to a great day outdoors. Cast iron cookware is durable, easy to use, and adds…
News & Tips: 7 Christmas Gift Guides for Every Outdoor Enthusiast on Your List...
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7 Christmas Gift Guides for Every Outdoor Enthusiast on Your List

November 26, 2014
Are you building a wish list or shopping for someone who didn’t provide one?  We have the perfect solution! Find Christmas gift ideas in guides specific to hunters, anglers, target shooters, campers…
News & Tips: Bass Pro Shops Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoor Adventure and Family Fun...
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Bass Pro Shops Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoor Adventure and Family Fun

November 20, 2014
On Christmas morning, you can tell the outdoor adventurers in the group.  While they are sitting next to you opening gifts and observing the traditions, they likely have a far away look in their eyes…
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12 Camping Gear Items Designed to Make Your Fall Trips Even More Amazing

October 16, 2014
Those planning to go camping this fall have a host of exciting products to check out. 1. Bass Pro Shops First Aid Kits – The entire line has been revamped with the help of industry leader Adventure…
News & Tips: Primitive Camping: How & Where to Camp For Free...
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Primitive Camping: How & Where to Camp For Free

September 12, 2014
For some campers, the thirst for “getting away from it all” is not quenched by spending a night in a developed campground. But a dose of dispersed camping, camping outside of a developed camping area…
News & Tips: 5 Tips for an Efficient Camp Kitchen
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5 Tips for an Efficient Camp Kitchen

August 29, 2014
Camp cooking is an extension of the line of fun had while camping. For some campers, cooking over an open fire with various cast iron vessels is the main camp attraction and activity. For others, a…
People sleeping in a tent in a grassy area
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3 Tips to Choosing the Right Tent Size for Your Camping Style

July 18, 2014
Camping tents come in dozens of shapes and sizes, designs and intentions. So do campers. I recently observed a perfect example of this at a state park campground, at neighboring campsites. On one…
News & Tips: Rainy Camping Trips: 8 Must-Do's to Stay Dry...
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Rainy Camping Trips: 8 Must-Do's to Stay Dry

June 13, 2014
Even though the weatherman may be right more often than not, weather patterns can be unpredictable. So that camping trip that was supposed to be dry and beautiful can turn into a soaked mudfest in…
News & Tips: Tips for a Happy, Successful Camping Trip...
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Tips for a Happy, Successful Camping Trip

March 28, 2014
Having a bad camping experience, especially if it's your first, leaves a negative impression on one of the best ways to enjoy the natural world. That is unfortunate because it is so simple to have a…
News & Tips: Pre-Season Camping Gear Maintenance (video)...
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Pre-Season Camping Gear Maintenance (video)

January 17, 2014
A common early season occurrence at campgrounds is when campers discover one or more gear items are not up to par. The first camping trip of the year is a bad time to realize that gear maintenance…