Field notes and long reads
The Campfire Journal
Useful stories, hard-won lessons, and thoughtful perspectives from the outdoors.
Latest field notes
Lighter Pack, Better Trip: The Ultralight Mindset for Weekend Campers
You don’t need to count grams to benefit from packing smarter — just question every item once.
The Family Campout Playbook: Turning ‘Are We There Yet?’ Into Core Memories
Camping with kids isn’t a lesser version of the real thing — done right, it’s the best version.
Going Solo: Why Your First Trip Alone in the Wild Changes Everything
No itinerary to compromise on, no one else’s pace but yours — solo hiking is a different kind of adventure.
Campfire Cooking, Upgraded: 5 Meals That Beat Anything From a Packet
Cast iron, real fire, and fifteen minutes — campfire food can be the best meal of your whole trip.
Sleeping Under the Milky Way: A Beginner’s Guide to Stargazing Campouts
You don’t need a telescope to fall in love with the night sky — just a dark site, a warm bag, and a little…
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