Fred Hoffman

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t leave home without your tent stakes. They are an essential part of setting up a tent, after all. But what if you find yourself in a situation where you forgot to pack your stakes? Or, worse yet, what if you discover that the campground you’ve arrived at … Read more

One of the most common camping fails that we generally come across is a poorly staked tent. All your camping trip fun is going to blow away with just a single windstorm if you don’t have a proper tent. Strong winds and sudden rainfalls can make staking a tent complicated for anyone. It’s even more … Read more

When it comes to camping against hostile weather conditions, canvas tents are the most commonly used ‘tent’ option for many camping enthusiasts. With regular usage, there will surely come a time when your canvas tent will go through wear and tear and you may feel like buying a new one. You can actually use your … Read more

You’ve found that perfect camping spot, you’ve pitched your tent, and now all you want to do is sit back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Then suddenly, something feels off. The feel of the wind just doesn’t sit right with you. And you can’t seem to shake it off that feeling that winds are picking … Read more

Winter camping is a blast! It’s a great way to enjoy the winter and see the beauty of nature up close. Yet, some challenges do come along with it — most notably, keeping your tent warm, since sleeping in a cold tent is like sleeping atop a snowbank. Though I would argue that all-season alpine … Read more

If you are an avid camper, your tent must have seen you through some glorious times in the great outdoors: that night when you first saw the Northern Lights, your epic hike along the Appalachian Trail, and all of those cozy nights by the campfire. But what if you have a tent worn out from … Read more

Being a regular camper, you already know the hassles that come along with spending nights in a tent. Especially when it’s winter or cold outside, you need to keep the interior of your tent warm and cozy for a comfortable sleep at night. There are different ways through which you can heat up your tent … Read more

Canopy tents are a popular choice as outdoor event decorations. Many people love to use canopies for various events such as block parties, graduations, weddings, and family reunions. These handy open-air structures also make a great shelter wherever you need a little cover from the rain or sun. However, while installation and takedown of these … Read more

Having been camping, have you ever woken up to everything you left outside your tent last night soaked up in the rain because you didn’t have the space to store them? Or how about messing up the cozy tent interior with muddy boots because you couldn’t take them off elsewhere? If you have, then this … Read more

Does sleeping in a tent make you feel unsafe or fearful? It’s not just you; countless other campers are wary of sleeping in insecure tents as well. After all, when out in the wilderness, there’s no telling if you’ll have your belongings stolen by thieves or some wild animal break into your tent. For this … Read more