After several winters and falls spent chasing summer seasons around the world, this writer made a few mistakes on winter and cold-weather camping trips. Sleeping cold, not planning the proper gear, and underestimating the elements all contributed to some very cold nights. Discover the key lessons learned, great tricks, and winter camping essentials you need to make the cold more comfortable.

Don’t get caught on the water without kayak essentials for a multi-day trip down the river. This packing list covers all the equipment you need to bring on your next kayaking adventure.

With so many different sizes of packing cubes, and so many different types of clothing, it begs the question: How should you actually go about packing your jeans, shirts, bras, undies, and more? Here’s everything you need to know about packing your suitcase with packing cubes.