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Summer 2026 Campgrounds Are Booked. Here's How to Dispersed Camp Instead.
If your summer campground plans are already blocked out, stop refreshing Recreation.gov and pivot to dispersed camping. This is the no-BS way to find legal, free spots on National Forest and BLM land without winging it.
Bridget O'SullivanMarch 5, 2026
Why “3-Season” Gear Fails in Spring (And What Works)
“3-season” sounds safe until a March night drops below freezing and your setup turns into a shiver-fest. Here’s what actually works in shoulder season, based on 22 years of cold, wet, unpredictable spring camping.
Bridget O'SullivanMarch 5, 2026Spring Gear Check: The 4 Things You Need to Do This Weekend
Don't wait until Friday afternoon of your first spring trip to discover your gear is broken. Here's the non-negotiable gear check you need to do this weekend.
Bridget O'SullivanMarch 4, 2026Camp Chairs
Bridget O'SullivanMarch 3, 2026
Camp Stoves After 22 Years: Which Ones Actually Survive the Long Haul
I've been through 15 different camp stoves in 22 years. Here's which ones actually survive the long haul — and why cheap ignitions fail.
Bridget O'SullivanFebruary 24, 2026Why Your Sleeping Pad Matters More Than Your Sleeping Bag
After 22 years and 600+ nights outdoors, I'm making a controversial claim: your sleeping pad matters more than your sleeping bag. Here's why R-value beats fill power every single time.
Bridget O'SullivanFebruary 22, 2026