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Best Camping Chairs of 2024

Best Camping Chairs of 2024

Best Camping Grills & Stoves

Best Camping Grills & Stoves

How to Choose a Backpacking Pack

How to Choose a Backpacking Pack

What to Wear Hiking: A Complete Guide

What to Wear Hiking: A Complete Guide

Best Hiking Boots of 2024

Best Hiking Boots of 2024

Best Sleeping Bags

Best Sleeping Bags

How to Choose Hiking Boots

How to Choose Hiking Boots

Hiking Shoes vs. Boots vs. Trail Runners: What's the Difference?

Hiking Shoes vs. Boots vs. Trail Runners: What's the Difference?

Choosing a Camping Tent

Choosing a Camping Tent

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

7 Gift Ideas for Campers

7 Gift Ideas for Campers

Family Camping Essentials

Family Camping Essentials

Backpacking Checklist: What Gear to Pack

Backpacking Checklist: What Gear to Pack

Backpacking Food: Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying

Backpacking Food: Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying

10 Essentials for Hiking

10 Essentials for Hiking

How to Choose Hiking Socks

How to Choose Hiking Socks

How to Pack a Backpacking Pack

How to Pack a Backpacking Pack

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad

How to Set Up a Campsite

How to Set Up a Campsite

Winter Hiking Gear: How to Layer

Winter Hiking Gear: How to Layer

How to Make Coffee Camping

How to Make Coffee Camping

Camping Expert Brandon's Summer Essentials

Camping Expert Brandon's Summer Essentials

How to Build a Campfire

How to Build a Campfire

Best Hiking Shoes of 2024

Best Hiking Shoes of 2024

How to Break in Hiking Boots

How to Break in Hiking Boots

How to Clean Hiking Boots

How to Clean Hiking Boots

Hiking Boots 101

Hiking Boots 101

Hiking Shoes vs. Boots vs. Trail Runners: What's the Difference?

Hiking Shoes vs. Boots vs. Trail Runners: What's the Difference?

Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners—A Complete Guide

Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners—A Complete Guide

How Should Hiking Boots Fit?

How Should Hiking Boots Fit?

How to Break in Hiking Boots

How to Break in Hiking Boots

How to Choose Hiking Socks

How to Choose Hiking Socks

How to Choose Hiking Boots

How to Choose Hiking Boots

Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Shoes

Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Shoes

What to Wear Hiking: A Complete Guide

What to Wear Hiking: A Complete Guide

How to Clean Hiking Boots

How to Clean Hiking Boots

How to Build a Campfire

How to Build a Campfire

Best Backpacking & Hiking Packs

Best Backpacking & Hiking Packs

Best Camping Tents

Best Camping Tents

Best Camping Chairs of 2025

Best Camping Chairs of 2025

Best Camping Grills & Stoves

Best Camping Grills & Stoves

Gift Ideas for Campers

Gift Ideas for Campers

Best Hiking Boots

Best Hiking Boots

Best Hiking Shoes of 2025

Best Hiking Shoes of 2025

Best Sleeping Bags

Best Sleeping Bags

Family Camping Essentials

Family Camping Essentials

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad

Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes

Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes

How to Clean a Tent

How to Clean a Tent

How to Clean a Sleeping Bag

How to Clean a Sleeping Bag

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

2025 Summer Outdoors Sale Highlights

2025 Summer Outdoors Sale Highlights

Best Hiking Sandals

Best Hiking Sandals

How to Set Up a Campsite

How to Set Up a Campsite

How to Store a Sleeping Bag

How to Store a Sleeping Bag

How to Make Coffee Camping

How to Make Coffee Camping

10 Essentials for Hiking

10 Essentials for Hiking

Winter Hiking Gear: How to Layer

Winter Hiking Gear: How to Layer

Backpacking Food: Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying

Backpacking Food: Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying

Backpacking Checklist: What Gear to Pack

Backpacking Checklist: What Gear to Pack

What to Wear Hiking: A Complete Guide

What to Wear Hiking: A Complete Guide

How to Choose a Backpacking Pack

How to Choose a Backpacking Pack

Hiking Boots 101

Hiking Boots 101

Hiking Shoes vs. Boots vs. Trail Runners: What's the Difference?

Hiking Shoes vs. Boots vs. Trail Runners: What's the Difference?

How to Choose Hiking Boots

How to Choose Hiking Boots

How to Break in Hiking Boots

How to Break in Hiking Boots

How to Build a Campfire

How to Build a Campfire

Choosing a Camping Tent

Choosing a Camping Tent

How to Choose Hiking Socks

How to Choose Hiking Socks

How to Pack a Backpacking Pack

How to Pack a Backpacking Pack

How Should Hiking Boots Fit?

How Should Hiking Boots Fit?

Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners—A Complete Guide

Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners—A Complete Guide

How to Clean Hiking Boots

How to Clean Hiking Boots

How Long Do Hiking Boots Last? | Expert Advice

How Long Do Hiking Boots Last? | Expert Advice

Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Shoes

Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Shoes

Camping & Hiking Expert Articles

From choosing the right hiking footwear to creating your perfect sleep system, our Experts outline everything you need to stay safe and comfortable as you have fun in the great outdoors. For more information or answers to specific questions on hiking, backpacking, or camping, visit your local SCHEELS to speak to an Expert!