Does Horsehair Rope Keep Snakes Away?
When I’m camping, I don’t mind the occasional creepy crawly – I mean if you don’t have a few bugs in your tent are you really camping? But I must admit that snakes scare me and I definitely don’t want…
Does Putting a Rope On The Ground Keep Snakes Away? PROOF
When I camp in the summer and it’s a nice night, I love sleeping under the stars but I always worry about snakes. Other campers have told me that putting rope on the ground can keep snakes away but is…
Does Vinegar Kill Ticks? Is It A Natural Tick Repellant?
It seems like vinegar pops up on every “life-hack” list I see. It’s mainly used for cooking and cleaning, but I’ve seen people claim that it can be used for many things around the house, including bug control and maybe…
Does Salt or Saltwater Kill Ticks?
I had a crazy kid neighbor growing up that would pour salt on slugs, which would kill them. This is because the salt draws water from the slug through osmosis, dehydrating and eventually killing it. Personally, I don’t think slugs…
CamelBak Podium vs Ice vs Chill [Which Bottle Is Best?]
CamelBak’s Podium series is a line of bike bottles optimized for easy one-handed use. I love them for my workouts and my kids love them for taking to school (and spraying their friends). However, there are 3 different versions – Podium,…
How To Clean A CamelBak Bladder For The First Time
One of the most important things to do before using a new CamelBak is to give it a thorough cleaning. Washing your bladder will remove any contaminants from manufacturing or warehouse storage and remove that weird plastic taste that many…
Can You Leave Butane Canisters In Your Stove?
Any butane stove instruction manual will tell you NEVER to leave the canister in the stove but in reality, people do this all the time – myself included (shhh). I personally leave mine in my stove for storage (I just…
Can Ticks Survive in Saltwater?
I grew up at the beach and spending a day on the sand is one of my favorite joys in life. The national park near me has some of the most amazing hikes and beaches in the world. That’s why…
What Temperature Should You Store Butane Canisters At?
When camping, I always bring plenty of butane canisters for my stove. I’ve seen videos recently of butane canisters exploding and I wondered what the safe storage temperatures are for them to prevent an explosion? You should store butane canisters…
Can You Use a Butane Camping Stove Indoors? (+Safety Tips)
You’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t use butane stoves indoors but I’ve personally used mine in my campervan and even inside a tent when it was raining outside. However, if you do use it inside there are some SERIOUS safety…