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  • Review: Coleman 1900 Collection 3-in-1 Portable Camp Stove – Worth the Weight?

    Review: Coleman 1900 Collection 3-in-1 Portable Camp Stove – Worth the Weight?

    The Retro Revival Meets Camp Utility The first time I pulled the Coleman 1900 Collection 3-in-1 Portable Camp Stove out of the box, I had to stop and admire it. This wasn’t just a stove—it was a nostalgic nod to the golden era of camping, with a rugged build and glimmering retro detailing that practically…

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  • What’s in My Pack for a 3-Day Car Camping Gear List Trip (And What I Leave Out Now)

    Years of trial-and-error taught me what truly matters for weekend car camping—and what’s just dead weight. Here’s the list I actually use. Introduction: My Car Camping Evolution I still remember my first car camping trip. I packed like I was heading to a survivalist bootcamp and a luxury retreat—full cookware sets, two coolers, four jackets,…

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  • The Best Campgrounds for Stargazing in the U.S.: Family Adventures Under the Stars

    There’s something unforgettable about standing with your family under a vast, star-filled sky. As a wilderness photographer who’s spent countless nights chasing the perfect Milky Way shot, I’ve learned that stargazing isn’t just for astrophotographers—it’s for everyone, especially families looking to create lasting outdoor memories. Camping and stargazing go hand-in-hand, and across the United States,…

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  • Osprey Atmos AG 65 Backpack Review – Long-Haul Comfort Tested

    Does Osprey’s Anti-Gravity suspension really live up to the hype? After 100+ miles on the trail, here’s my honest take. Why This Pack Stands Out on the Trail After a few years (and a few thousand trail miles) cycling through different packs, there was one brand and model that I kept seeing strapped to hikers’…

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  • Campground Review: Cades Cove Campground in the Smokies

    Setting the Scene Some camping trips start with perfect planning and blue skies. Ours? It started with two cranky kids in the backseat, a cooler packed with slightly-too-much food, and a race against sunset to get our tent up before dark. But as soon as we pulled into Cades Cove Campground, something shifted. The late-evening…

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  • My First Backcountry Camping Trip: What I Got Right (and Very Wrong)

    Lessons from one woman’s leap into the wilderness—and how you can do it better When Curiosity Meets Inexperience I’ll never forget the night before my first backcountry camping trip. I sat on my living room floor surrounded by gear—most of it shiny, new, and still in its packaging—questioning every decision I’d made. Could I really…

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