Basics & Packing

Camp Amenities

4 guides, starting with Where to Shower When Camping: Options On and Off the Grid.

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Where to Shower When Camping: Options On and Off the Grid

Where to shower when camping: campground bathhouses, portable camp showers, hot water options, privacy tips, sponge baths and responsible washing outdoors.

5 min read

Compost Toilet Camping: How It Works and Who It Suits

Compost toilet camping explained: how urine diversion and cover material work, what to use, where to empty it, and who benefits from a portable composting toilet.

4 min read

Propane Tank Sizes for Camping

Propane tank sizes for camping: 1 lb cylinders, 5 lb refillables, 20 lb tanks and larger RV cylinders, with tips on choosing, refilling and transporting safely.

3 min read

Watch TV While Camping: Ways to Set Up Your Screen

How to watch TV while camping: offline downloads, over-the-air antennas, hotspot streaming, projectors and power planning, plus campground etiquette.

3 min read

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