About Us

We’re Marco and Clint, the campers behind The Avid Campers. We created this site to share practical camping advice, outdoor inspiration and the lessons we’ve picked up from years of travelling, camping and exploring the outdoors.

From camp cooking and choosing the right gear to planning better trips, our aim is simple: to help you spend less time figuring things out and more time enjoying life outside.

Marco from The Avid Campers
Marco from The Avid Campers

Hi, I’m Marco

Travel and the outdoors have been a big part of my life for years. I’m originally from South Africa and now live in Portugal, and along the way I’ve been fortunate enough to travel extensively and spend plenty of time traveling, camping, hiking and exploring new places.

I also have close to 20 years of experience working in the travel industry, which has shaped the way I research, plan and approach our trips.

I’m also the co-founder of the European travel blog Travel-Boo, where I share destination guides and practical travel advice.

I am also the co-founder of a European based travel blog, Travel-Boo!

Hi, I’m Clint

I’m the other half of The Avid Campers. Like Marco, I’m originally from South Africa and now call Portugal home.

I’ve always loved being outdoors, whether that means camping, hiking, exploring somewhere new or simply escaping into nature for a while. As an interior designer, I’m also naturally drawn to the practical details – how things work, how they’re put together and how small improvements can make an experience better.

Together, we use The Avid Campers to share what we’ve learned and researched, along with practical ideas that can help make your own camping and outdoor adventures easier and more enjoyable.

Clint from The Avid Campers
Clint from The Avid Campers

How We Create Our Guides

We combine our own camping and outdoor experience with detailed research to create practical, useful guides. When we recommend gear, we compare product specifications, manufacturer information and other reliable sources, and we’re transparent about what we have and haven’t personally used.

Our goal is to give you clear information, useful comparisons and practical advice so you can decide what makes sense for your own trips.