With well over 50 different hydration packs to choose from, deciding which CamelBak to buy can seem a bit overwhelming. But once you start to narrow down exactly what you need from your pack, the picture becomes a lot more…
In my years hiking I’ve learned that there are only so many solutions that actually work to repel ticks. Ticks are stubborn little devils, and while chemicals like permethrin and DEET are proven to stop them in their tracks or…
I like to keep my backyard (and campsite when I’m away) free from snakes but because I have kids and pets, I prefer natural snake repellents. Luckily, there are many effective natural methods to deter snakes that you can choose…
You’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t drink anything other than water from your hydration pack. And while it’s not necessarily bad advice, it doesn’t quite tell the whole story. Sure, your bladder will tend to absorb the flavor of whatever…
Vinegar is a cheap, natural, and eco-friendly alternative to all those harsh cleaners and detergents. It also has the ability to kill black mold, which is known to buildup in CamelBak bladders. I’ve been using vinegar for years to clean…
When I go camping, especially with my kids, one thing I am very cautious of is snakes. There are a lot of snakes in the areas with camp and I like to keep them away from my campsite as much…
I’m always on the lookout for effective snake repellents for my backyard or even my campsite. I’ve seen those ultrasonic snake repellents advertised and they seem like a fantastic, hands-off solution. But they also seem a bit too good to…
I don’t like bringing too many things with me when camping and if I can avoid taking extra gear that’s always ideal. When I’m camping in areas and I know there are snakes about I like to bring snake repellent…
When I go camping, I’m always afraid of encountering a snake at my campsite. I’ve heard that the smoke from a campfire can repel a snake – is this true? Snakes are both attracted to and repelled by campfires. As…
When you live in an area with a high snake population you want to invest in an effective snake repellent powder. One that is actually proven to work, works long term and will repel snakes and keep them away. There…