2021 Campout #1
More that half the year has gone by and I am just now getting the first camping trip in. Got a lot of ground to cover and not much time...
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Trail Guide Joe
Jun 20, 20216 min read
How To Properly Load Your Trailer
If you are a trailer owner, or are thinking about getting a trailer soon, there is one big, important detail you need to be aware of....
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Trail Guide Joe
May 18, 20214 min read
Why I Went With A Truck
You have a lot of choices when picking a vehicle for your adventures. Depending on what your needs are, you could pick between an SUV, a...
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Trail Guide Joe
May 14, 20212 min read
Why I Went With A Camping Trailer
They are big, hard to store, terrible for fuel mileage... So why did I go with a camping trailer? Quite simply, it made sense! Really, it...
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Trail Guide Joe
Apr 3, 20212 min read
Chigger Awareness!
"My old nemesis..." They go by many names, Berry Bugs, Red Bugs, Harvest Mites... but I call them Chiggers. These bugs are small. Really,...
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Trail Guide Joe
Apr 3, 20213 min read
Tick Awareness!
"The scourge of the wilderness..." Ticks can be found on nearly every continent of this planet so your chance of avoiding them completely...
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Trail Guide Joe
Mar 24, 20214 min read
4 North American Plants To Identify & Avoid!
Poison Ivy What is it? Poison Ivy can be found as a vine, climbing on a support such as a fence or tree, a trailing vine, cascading from...
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Trail Guide Joe
Jan 2, 20214 min read
Be BEAR Aware! Camping & Food Storage Safety
Camping in the wild, particularly in bear territory, doesn't have to be a scary thing. By no means should you be completely fearless...
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Trail Guide Joe
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Leave No Trace!
Maybe you've heard it before, "Take only pictures, leave only footprints". If not, you have now! This single line summarizes all 7...
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 19, 20202 min read
The Bare Essentials for a Successful Camping Trip
Packing for camping can seem more like moving than taking a vacation. So what do you really need to get the trip off on the right foot?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Tips for the Perfect Camping Trip
Not everyone is enthusiastic about camping so how do you make it as enjoyable as can be?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 8, 20203 min read
2020 Campout #4
October is here once again! And that can only mean one thing... The annual Montauk State Park trout fishing trip is here once again! The...
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 8, 20202 min read
The Cons of Survivalist or Minimalist Camping
What is minimalist camping and who could possibly be a fan of this?!
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 7, 20202 min read
The Pros of Survivalist or Minimalist Camping
What is minimalist camping and why should I like it or even try it?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 6, 20202 min read
The Cons of Overlanding
Overlanding is surging in popularity so what's not to like?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 5, 20202 min read
The Pros of Overlanding
Overlanding is surging in popularity so what's the draw?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 4, 20202 min read
The Cons of Glamping or Cabin Camping
Glamping or Cabin Camping is surging in popularity so what's not to like?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 3, 20202 min read
The Pros of Glamping or Cabin Camping
Glamping or Cabin Camping is surging in popularity so what's the draw?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 2, 20202 min read
The Cons of Car Camping
Car camping is arguably the most popular type of camping so what's not to like?
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Trail Guide Joe
Oct 1, 20202 min read
The Pros of Car Camping
Car camping is arguably the most popular type of camping so why is it so popular?
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How to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle for Overlanding Adventures
Whether you are overlanding or just driving your daily commute, car maintenance is a must! By following a maintenance schedule, you can...
Overlanding - Car Survival Kit
When out on an extended overlanding adventure, or really any long road trip, you will likely plan - and over plan - for your own health...
Off-Roading Lighting
I know you've seen them on just about every off-road or overlanding vehicle so you want them too. Why not, they do look pretty cool,...
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