Practical tutorials: leveling, stealth camping, tire pressure, fire safety, etc.
Boondocking is one of the most rewarding ways to camp — quiet nights, open space, and the freedom to choose your own view. But finding good boondocking spots isn’t about luck. It’s about understanding…
Cold weather camping is one of the most rewarding ways to camp — quieter sites, fewer people, and a sense of self-reliance you don’t get in peak season. But winter doesn’t forgive assumptions, shortcuts,…
A fire that works while you sleep In places where winter owns the land, fire was never built for convenience. It was built to endure. The Siberian all-night fire is one of those designs…
Pick comms by use-case. Two-way SOS messengers for safety and texts anywhere; Starlink for true internet (with higher power draw). The tiers Field notes on power Product spotlights: Best practices
A shunt-based monitor is the single most helpful power tool you can add. It measures every amp in and out, so SOC is trustworthy. Options in plain language What to watch daily Field tip…
Modern vehicles with smart alternators need DC-DC chargers for safe, consistent charging—especially with lithium house batteries. Three approaches Why DC-DC wins Field note With a 30–40A DC-DC, we routinely add ~360–480 Wh per hour…
MPPT is more efficient (especially in cold and cloudy conditions) and best for larger arrays or mixed panel conditions. PWM is simpler, cheaper, and fine for small, budget builds. The difference in plain English…
List every device you use in a day, total the watt-hours, then size your batteries, solar, and charging around that number. It’s the simplest path to a stress-free off-grid setup. Why this matters Guessing…