Camping Gear & Campsite Living Archives | Page 7 of 14

How Does an Emergency Blanket Work? Heat Science Explained

Staring into the reflective surface reveals how it traps 90% of your body heat.

I’ll show you how to safely empty a composting toilet in simple steps.

Only one chemical reaction chills instant ice packs this fast, but the real surprise lies in its silent heat theft.

Uncover how ice packs numb pain by slowing nerves, but discover why heat might reverse the benefits.

Keep your camping gear custom with a simple DIY sleeping bag liner you can sew in an afternoon.

Want to build a simple DIY composting toilet urine diverter with minimal tools.

Bored by sanitation history? George Harding’s plastic porta potty transformed a WWII necessity into a billion-dollar business.

Discover what the blue liquid in a porta potty is and how its chemical breakdown keeps odors away.

Get a thin, washable liner to protect your sleeping bag and boost warmth by up to 15 degrees.

I explain how to safely dispose of gel ice packs without clogging your pipes.