My Camper Friend
Journal
Practical guides, honest gear reviews, and road-tested tips for camping and RV adventures.
Oct 21, 2026
Campground WiFi: Tips for Staying Connected on the Road
Campground WiFi is famously unreliable. Here are the real options for staying connected when you need internet on the road.
Oct 14, 2026
How to Pack an RV for a Month on the Road
Packing for a weekend is easy. Packing for a month without overloading the RV or forgetting essentials takes a system. Here is one that covers both.
Oct 12, 2026
Best Camping Stoves for RV and Tent Camping
Whether you are cooking at a campsite picnic table or inside your RV galley, the right camping stove makes mealtime genuinely enjoyable instead of a chore.
Oct 7, 2026
How to Set Up a Campsite Like a Pro
A well-organized campsite makes everything about your trip easier and more enjoyable. Here is the setup routine I have refined over dozens of trips.
Oct 5, 2026
Night Driving in an RV: Safety Tips You Need
Sometimes you have no choice but to drive after dark. When that happens, these safety habits make night driving in a big rig much less stressful.
Sep 28, 2026
Camping Coffee: 5 Ways to Brew on the Road
Bad camping coffee is not inevitable. Here are five ways to make genuinely good coffee at the campsite without hauling your entire kitchen.
Sep 18, 2026
Camping Journal Ideas: How to Document Your Adventures
Photos capture moments, but a camping journal captures feelings, details, and stories that photos miss. Here is how to start one that you will actually keep up.
Sep 14, 2026
How to Find Last-Minute Campsite Reservations
That campground showing 'fully booked' is not always the end of the story. These strategies have helped us grab campsites that seemed impossible to get.
Sep 9, 2026
Teaching Kids to Love Camping (Without Forcing It)
Dragging reluctant kids into the woods rarely creates camping fans. But meeting them where they are, with the right activities and expectations, usually does.
Aug 28, 2026
Camping With a Toddler: Sleep, Safety and Snacks That Work
Taking a toddler camping sounds chaotic, and honestly it kind of is. Here is what makes the difference between a hard trip and an easy one.