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10 Pieces of Camping Gear That Will Make You Happy

10 Pieces of Camping Gear That Will Make You Happy

Okay, This Gear Makes Me Happy Campfire Guy Here. From June to late September, weather in North Texas is a little too “scorched Earth hot” for camping. I take this time to reflect on the gear I used over the cooler months and make adjustments for trips I have planned this fall and winter. Remember, I am the serial gear returner.  For this gear to still be under my roof is seal of approval.  I currently own and use everything…

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How to Pick Out a Sleep System for Car Camping

How to Pick Out a Sleep System for Car Camping

Campfire Guy here.  The season for gearing up continues with the next installment of, “How to Gear Up For Car Camping”.  Aside from a tent, your sleep system is the second most important step in the path to camping bliss and a good night’s rest.  A sleep system consists of some sort of mattress or pad on the ground with something to cover up with on top.   Put Something Between You and the Ground If you ever camped out…

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How to Pick Out a Tent for Car Camping

How to Pick Out a Tent for Car Camping

Campfire Guy Here.  We are planning a camping trip with some friends for this coming Fall.  During our correspondence (fancy way to say Facebook Messenger), they asked me, “we are new to car camping, where do we start with buying gear?” My inner gear dork squealed with glee.  Every time Campfire Guy gets to dispense gear advice, either an angel gets its wings or Campfire Wife rolls her eyes and groans.  I can’t remember, though I’m pretty sure it’s the wings…

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Gear Review: Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Tent

Gear Review: Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Tent

Overview Campfire Guy here.  The Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Person 3 Season Tent is one of my favorite tents.  As you can see in My Quest for Perfection,  I’ve been a bit picky when it comes to buying tents.  To the delight of both Amazon and my wife, the Mountainsmith Genesee, was not one of the tents that I returned. This 4 person, 3 season tent has been my go to tent for the past two years.  So far I’ve taken eight trips, spanning fifteen nights in…

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