Quick guide to my Top 5 pieces of gear.
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This is a short post but one I felt worth sharing.
This past weekend I brought my 3 year old daughter camping with me, for her first daddy daughter day camping trip. She is recently potty trained and the week leading up to our trip I was racking my brain about whether or not I was going to pack pull ups.
After much deliberation and thought I decided I did not want to put her back in diapers. This however put me in a dilemma. Will I be able to convince my daughter to drop trough in the middle of the night while out in the woods?
No I Won't.
Come the solution. Last year I was working Ina home DIY project to convert my junk mail into paper pulp and dry the pulp bricks into paper logs to be burned in the fire place. To do this I needed two 5 gallon buckets, one with holes drilled in the bottom of it. I took this bucket and her potty seat and made her a camp potty. I couldn't be any more happy with how this worked. She didn't balk at all to go pee-pee on her camp potty and I didn't stress every time she had to go.
So that's it. Yes I will pat myself on the back.
Camp Potty- potty Training Sear and 5 Gallon Bucket.
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Backpacking Gear List - Hammock Camping 1 to 3 Days - Summer
Are you planning a hiking trip for a few days but not sure what to take? Here is how I go about picking the gear I am going to bring and how I chose the items to bring. Everyone requires something a little different but maybe this will give you an idea of what and how to pack.
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Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Winter Top
So I opted out of purchasing the winter top cover when I first purchased my Blackbird XLC, and regretted it as soon as I received my hammock. My first trip out with the Warbonnet Blackbird was in the winter and I had to get creative to trap heat when I was sleeping. I was in communication with Brandon from Warbonnet Outdoors and asked if it was impossible to order a winter top cover after having already received my Blackbird. His response, "not impossible".
I was told that depending on when I purchased my XLC would determine if I could add the winter top. The Blackbird XLC has a continuous zipper that goes around the entire hammock which allows for removal of the bug net and swapping out for the top cover. These zippers need to be the same make in order for this to be possible.
Removing the bug net and adding the top cover was very easy. I simply laid it out on the floor of my bedroom and paid notice to where the shelf was located. Make sure to disconnect the toggles at either end of the hammock before zipping on the top. The zipper is single direction so it's not that confusing.
Watch video below for my initial thoughts.
Hammock Camping 101
Hammock Camping 101 - A few things you should know before you set out hammock camping.
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How To Take A Toddler Camping For The First Time
Thinking about bringing your toddler camping or hiking for the first time? Great idea, getting kids outdoors at an early age gives them an appreciation for nature and animals. Taking a toddler is not as hard as you think it just requires some attention to detail and a bit of planning. All of the comfort items you have in your home and the safety measures you have put in place are not available outside. Here are a few tips to make this an enjoyable experience not only for your children but for you as well.
Read MoreRain Fly Set Up In Under A Minute
Setting up a rain fly is relatively easy in perfect weather, the trick however is to set it up in the rain. Hence the name rain fly. Doing this in a downpour and wind can be a real pain in the a$$. The last thing you want to do is chase down flapping guy lines and trying to tie tricky knots.
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