Boondocking Basics
Learn the core concepts of off-grid camping, boondocking, and overnight parking
Where to Dump Trash & Garbage When Boondocking
Most people we've met dump their trash and garbage from boondocking at highway rest areas. They also rely on trash dumpsters located in forest campgrounds. Many boondockers will also rely on smaller trash cans found next to...
How Does a Composting Toilet Work?
A composting toilet stores its contents inside the toilet itself. The storage bin has a layer of natural, absorbent material that starts the composting process. The bin fills up in a couple of weeks, at which point you...
Is it Legal to Leave Your RV Unattended While Boondocking?
Yes, it is. It is totally legal to leave your RV unattended while boondocking on all federally managed lands, and even most state managed lands. But for how long can you leave a motorhome, camper, or trailer by itself on public lands...
How to Heat an RV Without Propane
If you run out of propane, or don't have a propane heater, there are still ways to keep yourself warm without it. How to heat an RV without propane goes beyond just running electricity. Learn how veteran boondockers keep themselves...
How Do You Get Rid of Fire Ants in a Campsite?
Fire ants can be a problem when camping in open, sunny areas with grass. You're more likely to encounter them when camping on grasslands, fields, or large grassy areas like fairgrounds. How do you get rid of fire ants in a campsite...
Reasons Why Your RV Black Tank Fills Up Too Fast
The reasons why your RV black tanks fills up too fast have mostly to do with using too much fresh water in the toilet. But there are other reasons too, such as a build-up of solids, too much toilet paper, other sinks draining into...
Best Motorcycle For Camping
The best motorcycle for camping generally falls into one of two trains of thought... spending most of your travel on pavement and enjoying a weekend at a campground, versus enjoying a lot of off-road terrain exploring wilderness and setting up camp in the backcountry. Each side warrants a different type of motorcycle. Even if you're a little bit of both, you might want to take our considerations
Do State and Local Laws Apply to Federally Managed Lands?
No, they do not. State and local laws do not apply to federally managed lands. The U.S. Constitution actually states this. Technically, state and local laws do not apply to national parks, national forests, national grasslands...
How to Take Your Cat Camping
Taking cats camping is not really all that difficult. The difficulty comes primarily in letting it free roam outside. There are ways to train your cat to return to camp on call, and it can be a challenge due to a cat's nocturnal...
What is the Difference Between Three Season and Four Season RVs?
There is no real difference between a "Three Season RV" and a "Four Season RV". Moreover, the terms themselves are an irony because all RVs can be used during any season of the year, as long as you move it to warmer weather...
