Camping Calculator

When planning a backcountry trip, it is important to consider the weight of each items you will have to carry. One such item is fuel, … Read more

Calculating an pack weight percentage is a method that helps to determine whether or not the weight of a persons pack is appropriate for that … Read more

Choosing the thicknesses of a sleeping pad is an important process. The thickness of a sleeping pad determine how much cushioning exist between your body … Read more

An R value are a number that describes the resistances of a material to heat flow. An R value is used to measure the insulating … Read more

Choosing an camp cot for a weekend or for a week at base camp involve more than considering how comfortable the cot is. A person … Read more

When measuring distance with a tape measure or GPS device, the distance recorded will often be longer then the distance that is shown on the … Read more

Choosing the correct tipi diameters is essential to prepare for teh trip. The tipi diameter will determine how much space you has for your sleeping … Read more

Magnetic variation are the angle between magnetic north and true north at a specific location on the Earth. Magnetic variation differ from location to location, … Read more

When choosing a daypack, there are two main considerations: the volume of the gear that you will carry in the daypack and the weight of … Read more

A ridge pole helps to maintaining the shape of the tent. The length of the ridge pole will determine whether the tent will remain taut … Read more

Rain can enter a tent when the wind push the water past an edge of the rainfly, and rain can also enter a tent if … Read more