Choosing the right tent comes down to how you actually camp. This guide breaks down family camping tents, backpacking tents, and basecamp shelters so you can compare comfort, weather protection, weight, setup, budget, and real-world use before buying the wrong shelter.

A practical beginner camping guide covering the small things first-time campers often miss, from day hike basics and weather prep to wildlife, fire, water, food storage, bathroom basics, and simple emergency gear. Learn how to feel prepared, stay comfortable, and enjoy your first camping trip with confidence.

The first cold front has arrived, and our Yule tradition begins — brewing Fire Cider. These spicy, immune-boosting tonics warm the body, lift the spirit, and bring a little magic to winter with every jar.

This weekend, my family and I packed up and headed into the Blackwater River Forest in Holt, Florida — one of the purest, wildest remaining longleaf pine ecosystems in North America. It wasn't just a camping trip. It was a test, a homecoming, a little spiritual recalibration, and a field laboratory for what Six Point Survival is all about: connection, resilience, and remembering who we really are when the modern noise drops out. And yes — we brought Skelly , our Six Point Hal