Camping Accessories

The Best Way to Set Up a Truck Bed Tent for a Weekend in the Mountains

Planning a weekend in the mountains with your truck bed tent? Excellent choice! Truck bed camping combines the comfort of your vehicle with the freedom of camping in remote locations. With some thoughtful preparation, you can create a cozy, functional basecamp to enjoy those fresh mountain breezes, breathtaking views, and outdoor adventures. Here’s a complete guide on how to set up your truck bed tent for a successful mountain weekend, covering gear essentials, setup techniques, and tips for maximizing comfort and convenience. Why Choose a Truck Bed Tent? Truck bed tents are perfect for weekend trips, especially in mountainous regions. They lift you off the ground, keeping you clear of uneven terrain, mud, or wildlife. They’re easy to set up, provide a secure sleeping area, and allow you to keep all your gear organized inside your truck. Plus, you can park almost anywhere and camp with an incredible view! What…

Camping With My Butane Stove

I recently went out and purchased a butane stove to add to my collection of camping gear. The family and I already had all the necessities like the tent, sleeping bags and flashlights. Usually when we’d go camping we would cook on the fire, making delicious campfire hot dogs, and then smores for dessert. But this camping trip we brought along our butane stove, and man I discovered I had been missing out. The butane stove worked great for many purposes. It was small enough to store in the back of my van easily, and when we got the camping site, and were ready to cook something the butane stove was really simple to set up. Within minutes we were up and ready to cook. After setting up the tent and storing our gear inside, my wife tried out the butane stove. The first thing she made was coffee. It…

Taking Along a Backpacking Stove

Don’t plan long hikes without taking a backpacking stove. Many people truly enjoy camping and the thrills that the entire trip can provide. However, many people may think of camping as an inconvenient hobby and excursion and may not even want to go along for a trip in the great outdoors. Fortunately, camping is slowly becoming more convenient and almost anyone can enjoy the sheer comfort that a well-packed camping trip can provide. One such comfort would be a backpacking stove. This particular item fits easily into a backpack and can be taken out at any time in order to use to cook your food. The days of eating out of cans are completely over when it concerns your camping trip. Because a backpacking stove is light and extremely portable, it’s easy to just put one in your pack before going out on a trip with your camping group. A…