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New to camping and not sure where to begin?

If you’ve never camped before, you’re in for a real treat: starry nights enjoying s’mores around the campfire and beautiful days spent hiking in the wilderness.

Are you ready to camp but not ready to give up all the comforts of home?

Car camping is a great way to spend the night in nature while staying close to modern day conveniences. Drive right up, park your car, and pitch your tent. 

All of us on the 52 Hike Challenge team have had at least one botched camping trip, and we’re here to help you avoid common mistakes that can make or break your experience.

In this Ultimate Camping Guide for Beginners, you’ll find tips from the 52 team on how to go camping safely and comfortably — and have lots of fun while you’re at it.

As you've been hiking away, you will naturally evolve and want to try backpacking, which opens up a treasure trove of opportunities.

We've compiled a backpacking gear checklist to help you get started on your backpacking journey safely!

If you love spending time in the great outdoors, then you need to know about the Ten Essentials. The Ten Essentials are the items you should bring with you on all your outdoor adventures. Whether you’re camping, hiking or backpacking, get ready to learn the must-haves for you to stay safe while on the trail or at camp.

Going backpacking for the first time? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Backpacking for Beginners. Learn how to stay safe in the backcountry, the best backpacking trails for beginners, and how you can get started right now.

In September we headed to Big Pines, California to backpack hike and explore the beautiful Big Pine Lakes trail. We decided to backpack for two nig...