Posts by Christopher Schopf

I've owned the Kelty Redwing 50 for about five years now and I've gotten a lot of use out of it.  Over the years, I've discovered some things I love about it, some things I like about it, and some...

Canvas tents have been around for centuries and for good reason.  These tents offer a lot of benefits that you just can't get from other types of tents. This being said, you won't receive any of...

Staying in a tent can make people feel vulnerable.  One way tent campers try to make themselves feel a bit safer is by locking their tents up. But is it even possible to lock a tent?  You can...

Some people go camping to get away from it all, while others go camping to add some excitement to their life.  Neither is right or wrong and there are plenty of reasons why you might want to be able...

The idea of sleeping in a tent without any hard walls to protect you can feel scary. In the movies, campers find ax murderers in their tents.  Other campers are torn apart by angry bears,...

When camping or backpacking, you have a lot of sleeping options.  You can sleep in a tent, a hammock, or even your vehicle.  However, most backpackers and campers choose to sleep inside a...