News – The Camping Elite

Don’t Push Through It: How to Prevent and Respond to Heat Exhaustion Outdoors

May 27, 2025

The sun’s blazing, you’re sweating hard, and you’re pushing through your hike, climb, or paddle. Suddenly you feel dizzy, nauseous, and weak—but you tell yourself to “tough it out.” Don’t. That’s n...

When Thunder Roars: Lightning Safety Tips on Land and Water

May 27, 2025

Lightning kills more people in the U.S. each year than tornadoes or hurricanes. And most victims? They were just out enjoying the outdoors—camping, fishing, hiking, or boating. You don’t need to be...

Silent Danger: How to Prevent Drowning in Kids Around Water

May 27, 2025

Drowning is fast. It’s silent. And it’s the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4 in the U.S. Pools, lakes, rivers, and even bathtubs pose a serious threat—but with the right habi...

Riptide Reality: How to Recognize and Survive a Rip Current

May 27, 2025

You’re swimming, floating, or wading—and suddenly you’re being pulled out to sea. No matter how hard you kick, the shore keeps getting farther away. That’s not a wave. It’s not a tide. That’s a rip...

Overboard Survival: How to Stay Alive After a Boating Accident

May 26, 2025

One moment you're enjoying the water. The next, you're in it—unexpected, unplanned, and possibly far from help. Whether you're thrown from a kayak, tossed from a fishing boat, or caught in a capsiz...

Surviving the Dry: How to Find and Collect Water in a Desert Environment

May 25, 2025

In the desert, water isn't just a need—it's everything. Dehydration can set in fast under the scorching sun and dry wind, turning confusion into danger before you even realize what’s happening. Whe...

How to Build and Use a DIY Cardboard Box Oven for Campfire Baking

May 24, 2025

Craving warm biscuits, baked potatoes, or cinnamon rolls at camp—but don’t want to pack a bulky Dutch oven? A homemade box oven is the perfect low-tech solution. Made from just a cardboard box, alu...

One-Pot Wonders: Easy & Delicious Dinners for the Campfire

May 23, 2025

Cooking in the wild doesn’t have to mean juggling multiple pans or cleaning a pile of gear. One-pot meals are a camper’s best friend—simple to cook, easy to clean, and packed with flavor. With the ...