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How Long Does Dry Ice Last? Handling & Storage Tips

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Kaylee Keech
Kaylee Keech
Kaylee is a science writer and outdoor enthusiast. She loves sharing the joy of nature with others, and hopes to inspire.
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How long does dry ice last? The answer depends on how you store it. Five pounds of dry ice in a cooler will last about 18-24 hours. Without any protection, it will last for about 3-5 hours. When …

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How Hot Is A Campfire? Wood Tips, Temperature, Color Facts

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Dakotah Blanton
Dakotah Blanton
Dakotah Blanton is a Florida outdoorsman with countless hours spent on the water, learning about local wildlife, and spending time in nature.
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Campfires are staples on camping trips, invaluable in a survival situation, and perfect for roasting marshmallows. But how hot is a typical campfire? Can you make them hotter or cooler? And what can …

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How To Make A Camping Tent From Scratch: An Emergency Shelter, or For Fun

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Dakotah Blanton
Dakotah Blanton
Dakotah Blanton is a Florida outdoorsman with countless hours spent on the water, learning about local wildlife, and spending time in nature.
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Camping can be incredibly fun, but all of the “necessary” gear starts to add up quickly. Some people want to go camping but can’t afford to buy a nice tent. Others would rather build their own shelter …

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6 Different Types of Camping Styles

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Kendall Casey
Kendall Casey
Kendall is an extreme outdoor enthusiast, adventurist, and overall nature lover who has a passion for educating people on all things outdoors. She enjoys helping others find their outdoor niche and connecting people with their wild side.
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Camping in the wilderness is a beautiful experience of adventure, recreation, and bonding. Each family, situation, and dynamic is different, which is why camping is such an excellent experience. There …

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How To Keep Food Cold While Camping

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Ann Briggs
Ann Briggs
Ann is a freelance writer specializing in travel, science, and the outdoors. She enjoys helping others gain an appreciation of nature and the knowledge to get outside and experience new adventures.
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Just because you’re out in the woods doesn’t mean you have to eat everything from a can.  With a little planning and prep work before your next camping trip, you can be dining in style in the …

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Camping in National Forests: Your Ultimate Guide

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Gaby Pilson
Gaby Pilson
Gaby works professionally in the outdoors as a guide, instructor, and educator. She enjoys helping others gain the knowledge and experience they need to get out and adventure in the mountains.
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National forests are home to some of the wildest and rugged landscapes in the United States. While they perhaps don’t get as much attention as their more famous national park cousins, national forests …

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13 Tips for Camping With your Cat

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Each year, over 40 million Americans enjoy a camping trip of some sort. But very few of these campers bring a cat along with them. But while the practice is not common, having a camping kitty is …

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Camping with a Dog: Where Does He Sleep?

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Jennifer Schultz
Jennifer Schultz
Jennifer is a professional outdoor guide, instructor, and naturalist with a passion for helping people get outside.  She enjoys helping others gain the knowledge and experience they need to get out in nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
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Your dog is a member of your family – and what's more fun than family camping? My dog and I enjoy all types of camping trips together, including tent camping, car camping, backpacking, and …

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Cot vs. Air Mattress: Which One’s Right For Your Next Camping Trip?

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Welcome to the great cot vs. air mattress debate! Campers and backpackers have long argued over which one is best.  For some, sleeping on a cot is the only option. Cots are durable, easy to …

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8 Tips for Car Camping in Bear Country

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Car camping offers several benefits compared to sleeping in a tent, including increased comfort, convenience, and protection. Unlike a tent, your vehicle provides a strong barrier against animals, …

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Don’t Drop the Connection: How to Use Internet While Camping

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Over 80 percent of people in RVs want to be able to access the internet while camping. And almost 60 percent of them work while on a trip. Luckily, there are multiple ways you can access the …

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How to Safely Ground a Generator When Camping in 3 Easy Steps

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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If you are camping with a generator, your equipment should be safe to use. It isn’t complicated to learn how to ground a generator when camping. The process of grounding is vital to keep everyone …

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Camping Without Electricity

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Having access to electricity can make your camping experience more comfortable, but camping without electricity can open up new possibilities. You could, for instance, plan an off-grid camping trip if …

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Bonfire vs Campfire: What’s the Difference?

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Bonfires and campfires sound similar. I mean, they are both forms of outdoor fires, so what could be the difference? Surprisingly enough, they differ in size and purpose. Campfires are small and …

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Cooking While Camping: Campfire Cooking Equipment To Bring Along

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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What’s the first thing you think of when camping? “S’mores” pops into the heads of plenty of campers, with breakfast around the campfire running a close second.   Whether it’s a weenie …

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How to Pick the Best Time and Season to Go Camping

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Are you interested in going camping but are struggling to pick a time of year to do so? If so, this article is for you.  While there are many times of year that you can go camping, some are …

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How You Can Stay Safe Camping in Thunderstorm

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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If you go into the backcountry enough, eventually, you’re going to end up camping in a thunderstorm or similar severe weather event. While this is more likely to happen in some parts of the country …

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The Top Seven Tips for Using Dry Ice for Camping

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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Camping with dry ice is, quite simply, much better than camping without it. Dry ice has several properties that make it able to do things that regular ice just can’t, like go up to two weeks before …

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How to Stay Warm in a Tent: 20 Actionable Tips

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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As someone who loves camping, I don’t want the cold weather to limit the days I can get out in nature. Being able to do it all year requires learning how to stay warm in a tent. There are many ways …

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Top 12 Cowboy Camping Tips & Gear Essentials

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Carl Borg
Carl Borg
Carl is the founder and strategist of Outforia. Annoyed by the lack of quality online outdoors publications willing to uphold high standards of value and ethics, he decided to make the resource he would have wished to read. Living by the beach in Norway, Carl is never far from outdoor adventure. When not curating Outforia, Carl spends his time kayaking, forest bathing, diving, and camping.
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When you look back to the wild, wild west times in the United States, it wasn’t actually all gunfights. In fact, this time period is better characterized by hardworking men and women just trying to …

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How to Keep Raccoons Away from Campsite: 8 Tips For Critter-Free Camping

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Gaby Pilson
Gaby Pilson
Gaby works professionally in the outdoors as a guide, instructor, and educator. She enjoys helping others gain the knowledge and experience they need to get out and adventure in the mountains.
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Camping is awesome. Having raccoons and other woodland critters scurrying around your campsite at night, however, is not. Thankfully, if you’ve ever wondered how to keep raccoons away from a …

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23 Campfire Games To Get Everyone Laughing On Your Next Camping Trip

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Gaby Pilson
Gaby Pilson
Gaby works professionally in the outdoors as a guide, instructor, and educator. She enjoys helping others gain the knowledge and experience they need to get out and adventure in the mountains.
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There are few better ways to spend your time outdoors than with your family and friends around a campfire.  Exploring the great outdoors as a family or friend group can be an excellent way to …

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Do I Need A Tarpaulin Under My Tent? Your Camping Questions Answered

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Gaby Pilson
Gaby Pilson
Gaby works professionally in the outdoors as a guide, instructor, and educator. She enjoys helping others gain the knowledge and experience they need to get out and adventure in the mountains.
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Placing a tarp under your tent can provide protection and extra waterproofing for your shelter in harsh environments. However, there’s no requirement that you do so, especially in nice weather. …

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Can I Go Camping Without A Sleeping Bag? 8 Sleeping Bag Alternatives To Try

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Gaby Pilson
Gaby Pilson
Gaby works professionally in the outdoors as a guide, instructor, and educator. She enjoys helping others gain the knowledge and experience they need to get out and adventure in the mountains.
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Sleeping bags are a mainstay of any camping trip, but you don’t necessarily need one in certain situations. Sometimes, you can stay warm and cozy at night without a sleeping bag by using a quilt, …

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