National Weather Service lightning advice for campers, why tents aren’t shelter, and how to stay safe from flash floods and high wind.
Camping in Cold Weather: Staying Warm and Avoiding Carbon Monoxide
How to stay warm on cold camping nights with layers, sleeping bag and pad ratings, plus the signs of hypothermia and why heaters don’t belong in tents.
Food Storage in Bear Country: Lockers, Canisters and Camp Layout
What counts as ‘food’ to a bear, how lockers, canisters, vehicles and hangs compare, and what park guidance says to do if you meet a bear.