Camping basics
Clear answers for camping gear and trip care
Find plain guides on tents, stoves, cookware, sleep gear, RV add-ons, and packs. Learn how to choose, use, and care for each item.
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We keep each guide short, plain, and easy to follow.
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What we cover
Guides by topic
Pick a topic and get straight answers for your next trip.
Camp Stoves
Camp stoves compared and explained: stove types, which to buy for family or backpacking trips, and how to use and clean one safely.
Tent Care & Fixes
How to waterproof, clean, store and repair a tent, plus the common reasons tents leak, get mouldy or condense.
Camp Cookware
Camp cookware sets compared by material, what a family trip really needs, and how to clean burnt pots and pans.
Sleeping Bags & Pads
Sleeping bag temperature ratings explained, choosing a bag or pad for your sleeping style, and how to wash and store them.
RV & Camper Accessories
Useful RV and camper accessories: leveling blocks, kitchen and storage ideas, and must-have items for new owners.
Backpacks & Hiking
Choosing a hiking backpack size and fit, daypack vs overnight pack, hiking gear basics and how to clean your pack.
From the blog
Latest guides
See the newest guides on camping and hiking gear.
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How to Install an RV Water Filter System Step by Step
Install the main RV water filter before the fresh-water tank for whole-coach treatment, or after the hookup for campground water only. Then follow the…
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How to waterproof a canvas tent: special steps and products
Use a canvas-specific waterproofer, treat seams first, and skip nylon sprays made for synthetic fabric. Covers prep, application, and over-coating risks.
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Cast Iron vs Stainless Steel Camp Cookware: Which Is Better?
Stainless steel camp cookware is the better all-around pick for most camping; cast iron suits steady heat, heavier loads, and careful care.
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Can You Waterproof a Tent with a Tarp? Methods and Tips
A tarp can add rain protection over a tent if it stays above the tent with a sloped ridgeline and 6–12 inches of air…
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Best camping cookware set for couples: size and feature guide
Pick a 1.5- to 2.5-liter pot and a 7- to 9-inch skillet for two people, then match size, nesting, and stove fit to your…
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About CampingtheCamp
CampingtheCamp publishes plain guides on camping and hiking gear. It covers tents, stoves, cookware, sleep gear, RV parts, packs, and care tips.
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How we write our guides
- Research-basedGuides start from real search questions and product details.
- Plain EnglishShort answers first, with no jargon.
- Updated when products changeWe revisit guides as products and advice change.