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The Happy Camper, Kevin Callan, shows us how to make the best fire starters at home
Kevin reviews the Trangia—an alcohol burning stove—and shows how to light it in -10 degrees Celsius
The bow-legged Happy Camper shows off his snowshoeing talents & shares his tips
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...
By Ian Merringer
It isn’t easy to bare all in public. But camping au naturel does have its rewards
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...
Dehydrated camp meals have come a long way since the days of greenish egg powder and the chili that didn’t necessarily look like...
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...
• Forget about those closed-cell foam sleeping pads. An inflatable Therm-a-Rest—or similar model—is essential. •...
Jerry Vandiver's album True and Deep: Songs for the Heart of the Paddler is reminiscent of those classic albums like Meatloaf's...
The best cookware kits are the kind in which the different pieces nest inside one another—cups are inside a small pot, which is...
When you’re camping in an all-day downpour, you need seriously waterproof clothing to keep you dry. A good Gore-Tex-style jacket...
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,...
Which predators have you encountered in the outdoors?
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