8 homemade firestarters

The Happy Camper, Kevin Callan, shows us how to make the best fire starters at home

trangia-fuels

Trangia alcohol stoves & how to fuel them

Kevin reviews the Trangia—an alcohol burning stove—and shows how to light it in -10 degrees Celsius

Burnt marshmallow anyone?

The art of snowshoeing

The bow-legged Happy Camper shows off his snowshoeing talents & shares his tips

Much colder last year

Can’t wait to freeze to death

I realize that 99% of the population is enjoying the lack of winter we’re getting this season…but I’m part of the 1% hoping it gets colder and...


What it’s like to camp naked
Camping

What it's like to camp naked

By Ian Merringer

It isn’t easy to bare all in public. But camping au naturel does have its rewards


Launching Wilderness Quest film at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show
The Happy Camper

film launch for Happy Camper's Wilderness Quest

By Kevin Callan

The Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show is this weekend . I'll be there presenting in the main theatre as well as doing a number of...


What food to take
Camping

What food to take

By Kevin Callan

Dehydrated camp meals have come a long way since the days of greenish egg powder and the chili that didn’t necessarily look like...


Camping

How to stormproof a tent

By Kevin Callan

It takes more than just buying a good tent to weather a storm. Even the best model won’t stay completely dry. Here are a few...


How to get a good night’s sleep
Camping

How to get a good night's sleep

By Kevin Callan

• Forget about those closed-cell foam sleeping pads. An inflatable Therm-a-Rest—or similar model—is essential. •...



New paddling album reminiscent of Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell
The Happy Camper

Finally - a paddling CD that's as good as Pink Floyd's The Wall

By Kevin Callan

Jerry Vandiver's album True and Deep: Songs for the Heart of the Paddler is reminiscent of those classic albums like Meatloaf's...


What to cook with at camp
Camping

What to cook with at camp

By Kevin Callan

The best cookware kits are the kind in which the different pieces nest inside one another—cups are inside a small pot, which is...


How to dress for rain
Camping

How to dress for rain

By Kevin Callan

When you’re camping in an all-day downpour, you need seriously waterproof clothing to keep you dry. A good Gore-Tex-style jacket...


How much fuel should I pack?
The Happy Camper

How much fuel should I pack?

By Kevin Callan

As a rule, you should plan for 40 minutes of cooking time per day for dinner and 20 minutes for breakfast. For a five-day trip,...

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