Articles by Savage Camper

The XPTray: Aluminum Camper Flatbed with Storage by XPCamper

The XPTray is designed and manufactured by XPCamper in Grass Valley, CA.  It’s at custom aluminum flatbed system with ample storage, and a solid foundation to fit an XPCamper or use strictly as a flatbed. Each XPTray is designed specifically for your particular truck application, from a Toyota Tacoma to…

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Lightweight Tigermoth Trailer Weighs Only 900 Pounds

It’s awesome when someone comes up with a new take on an idea that works. When it comes to lightweight trailers that can be towed by 4-cylinder vehicles, the Tigermoth trailer is no exception. There are essentially 2 Tigermoth models, “Camp” and “Trek”. The base trailer is essentially the same…

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7 Affordable Teardrop Trailer Brands Under $8,000

If you’re not already familiar with today’s selection of teardrop trailers, there’s alot of manufacturers that have taken their well-known design and function to a whole other level. However if you are familiar, you’ve probably seen that many of these are not necessarily an affordable teardrop trailer, coming with a…

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Backpacking First Aid Kit – What To Look For in a Good Kit

A good, serviceable backpacking first aid kit and the basic knowledge of how to use it are essential gear and preparation for any outdoor activity. Minor cuts and scrapes, blisters, sore muscles, chafing from poorly fitting clothing, these are all common occurrences on any camping tips or even a day…

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Small Tent Trailers – Lightweight Tent Trailers for Camping

Small tent trailers are lightweight and easy to set up, usually by one person. They enable the outdoors person who may not be interested in backpacking to enjoy more remote areas that are not accessible to larger campers or trailers. These small trailers, some weighing as little as 265 pounds, can…

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Car Camping Tents: Key Features to Look For

Car Camping tents come in all sizes from a two-person tents to roomy family tents. And since weight is not going to be the controlling factor in your choice of tent, as it often is in backpacking, you can choose the style of tent and features that suites the particular…

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Hammocks for Camping: An Inexpensive Alternative to Tents

Hammocks for camping provide a lightweight, inexpensive alternative to tents. The nice thing about hammocks is, if there are places to tie off, the ground does not have to be level. Rocks and tree roots do not present obstacles. You can string up a hammock between trees or rocks. A…

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DIY Teardrop Trailer – How to Build a Teardrop Trailer

Teardrop trailers might be small in stature, but are just plain cool. If you’ve spent any time browsing the web looking at some of the different trailers available, the possibilities are endless.  For the do-it-yourself crowd out there like myself, a DIY teardrop trailer project is definitely feasible. Why not save $$$ and…

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What is Ultralight Backpacking?

Not long ago it was common for a backpacker to carry a 65 liter pack loaded with 50, 60, even 70 pounds of gear. When Chris Lundy, the owner of Sawtooth Mountain Guides in Stanley, Idaho, jokes that what a lot of people think about as “suffering” in hiking and…

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