Tag: adventure
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Road Trip to Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke Island
As we finalized our packing and preparation, I loaded my Yakima Easy Rider trailer in my “cargo without kayak” configuration. The empty space afforded by leaving the kayak home provides room for three more items, bags, or cargo boxes. For this trip, I added one additional Plano box and a cargo bag. One Roam Adventure […]
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Teardrop Vs. Tent Trailer
A comparison in features, tradeoffs, comfort and convenience Small trailers have a lot in common, but there are pros and cons to selecting an enclosed trailer like a teardrop or choosing an adventure trailer with a roof top tent. An enclosed trailer will offer you more protection from the elements and is generally better than […]
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My 10 Favorite Camping Gadgets and Tools that I Use Every Road Trip
There are a handful of items that I use every single camping trip, and have found them to be a fantastic addition to my packed gear. I focus heavily on compact and lightweight, and things that can be used for more than one purpose. Prices range from a few bucks to just over $100. I […]
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Who is Tent Trailer Camping 101 Written For?
I’m writing to the unique group of adventurous people, of all ages, who enjoy camping for the sake of camping, in small vehicles and trailers, immersed in the outdoor experience. People who travel to reach a destination then camp there, not at a hotel or RV park nearby. I’m also writing to those who want […]
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Everybody Needs a Place to Stand Up
Almost all of us with teardrops, tiny trailers and small tents have one thing in common; our sleeping arrangements are tight and we can’t stand up inside them. Therefore, we need some secondary setup for standing up, seating, changing clothes, porta potty area, etc. Our setup uses an awning shelter that I attach to […]
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Refrigeration Without Ice
When car top tent camping off the beaten path, one of the first things you are liable to be looking for is a bag of ice to top off the cooler. In our early days of cartop camping we attached a trailer rack to the hitch mount on the back of the car and used […]