It's good practice to set up a tent long before nightfall on a cleared, flat area.

The beginner tent consists of tent poles, tent stakes, the tent body and rain cover (also known as a rainfly of fly.) Some tents also come with an extra floor, known as a f...

Bringing the right gear is key to comfortable camping.

The minimum needs are:

• Shelter
• Food
• Warmth

These can be expanded to include equipment for:

• Comfortable and sound sleep.
• Every kitchen gadget to ...

Camping in the great outdoors can beat a stay in a hotel. Front-country camping, also known as car camping, means driving to a campground and pulling up to a designated campsite, often not far from home.

A first-time camping experience can be comfortable with the right camping gear,...

A developed campground is best for beginner campers as they have dedicated campsites to park a car or RV, potable water and restroom facilities. They also have picnic tables and fire rings.

Use the internet to find campgrounds in the desired area of travel, such as national park campgrounds...

Comfort is critical for every camper. The best way to get a good night sleep is to keep everything relatively dry, warm, and off the ground.

• A quality sleeping pad prevents cold from creeping through from the ground.
• A quality sleeping bag radiates heat back.

Many campers build up their "camp kitchen" over the years.

• Standard items include propane two-burner stover, durable dinnerware sets, dishwashing stations, foldable tables, and camp coffee makers. 
• Food could include hot dogs, s'mores, and barbecue items.

Primitive camping is spending the night outside of a designated campground. It is most often done in national forests or on crown land. Primitive camping is usually free but does not include amenities such as water, bathrooms, or electricity.

Backpacking in...