The Latest in Camping Gear and Supplies
Like gear for most hobbies, camping gear and supplies are regularly developed to take advantage of advances in technology. Although many camping purists feel that camping is a way to escape from the hi-tech world we live in, it’s a rare camper that wouldn’t find temptation in the convenience and comfort offered by the latest developments in camping gear and supplies. When we think of technology, it’s natural to think of electronic equipment, and a variety of camping gear and supplies have taken advantage of new developments. For example, you can get high tech combination radio clocks that also give you ...
Camping Tent Rental is an Economical Equipment Alternative
What happens if you’re invited on a camping trip and don’t own a tent? If you’ve never gone camping—or, haven’t been for a while—buying a new tent for one trip might be a daunting chore. Camping tent rental is the perfect solution, for it provides the best tent for your needs without exceeding your vacation budget. If you camp occasionally, you can save money renting rather than buying an expensive tent that spends most of its life stored in the garage. If you’re returning to camping after a long absence, camping tent rental allows you to try out today’s best tents ...
Tips for a Budget Family Camping Holiday
With the rising costs of everything in today’s society, it is difficult to afford a fun vacation for the whole family. Many people try to save throughout the year for that one special week on a beach or in a resort. Others give up on the idea altogether. With careful planning and forethought, almost any family can have a pleasant, memorable trip. Parents and kids alike will enjoy taking part in a budget family camping holiday. It doesn’t have to break the bank or cause a lot of stress. A few simple tips can ...
Camping – There’s Something for Everyone
Once upon a time, camping was equivalent with 'roughing it'. Many of us would not have considered camping as something we would find enjoyable or interesting. The idea of sleeping outdoors in a sleeping bag or in a tent on the hard ground, cooking a can of beans over a fire and using the bathroom outside were not necessarily what the majority of people might want to do on their holidays. It might have been okay for the young, energetic and childless people out there, but for the average family or older generations, camping was something that was seldom thought ...
Gone Camping: Your Guide to the Best That a Campground Can Offer
If you’ve never been camping before, you’re in for a real treat. The right campground can provide you with an amazing vacation experience. In addition to getting in touch with nature, a campground can help to promote family harmony and actually strengthen the marital bond. Camping is a communal experience which is meant to be shared with family and friends. Therefore, it’s the perfect opportunity to solidify the most important relationships in your life. But how do you go about finding the perfect campground? Admittedly, it may take some effort on your part. For instance, ...
Get the Best From Your Outdoor Camping Equipment
Some pieces of outdoor camping equipment can be quite expensive, but they will last you a long time if you look after them properly. Whether you go camping once in blue moon or whether you want to be out in the open every chance you get, you do much better if you have the right camping gear. Nobody wants to sleep in a tent that lets water, or where there is not room to move once you have got everything in it. If you are taking the family camping then think about buying a six berth rather than a four ...
Getting the Most Out of Recreation Vehicles
Recreation Vehicles, or RVs, are climbing in popularity in the United States, for good reason. When you have your own RV, you have a movable home that you can take anywhere you want to go: to the lake, on a cross country sightseeing tour, or to the beach for a month. But some things about RVs can be counter intuitive or less than obvious. So, there are a few things that everyone should know so that they can get the most out of recreation vehicles and use them without having any problems. The first thing to know about recreation vehicles is ...
Use a WAPI to Indicate Safe Drinking Water When Camping
Some of the most beautiful untamed places to camp are also the most remote and without a way to pasteurize your water trouble is sure to follow. When camping in the back country you just can't bring enough potable water so this means you will be drinking water right out of a stream or lake. While the water might be palatable, it is those hidden pathogens that can make us sick. Contrary to popular belief... [Read more]
Mountainsmith Borealis AT Recycled Camera Backpack: Everything and the Kitchen Sink
If you have a ton of camera gear (and what true photographer likes to go anywhere without all his toys) you'll want to take a look at the Mountainsmith Borealis AT Recycled Camera Backpack. What first caught my eye was that it is recycled, made from 100 percent recycled PET ReDura fabric. I admit I'm a true eco geek so if you are a fellow outdoor lover who stops to hug a tree now and then the Mountainsmith... [Read more]
Osprey Packs Poco: Super Cool Child Carrier for Outdoor Geeks
I was eagerly looking through the latest "How Will You Spend Your Dividend" REI members mailer and came across the brand new Osprey Packs Poco child carrier. Since when did they start making cool outdoorsy baby carriers? When I was a kid I tooled around on mommas back in a simple aluminum framed nylon baby carrier that had the required two leg holes and an opening to stick my butt. Oh, and did I mention... [Read more]
Wolverine Shoes that Walk on Water: Terrain Low iCS Waterproof
When I got my hands (well feet rather) on my first pair of Wolverine Shoes - the Terrain Low Wolverine iCS Waterproof my immediate reaction was bliss. I had been trying out a couple pairs of hikers that just didn't fit my feet so when I slipped on the Wolverine Terrain I could hear my feet gasp with the difference. I did notice however that they fit a bit loosely so perhaps going down a half size would... [Read more]
Hydrapak Morro: Not Just for the Hardcore Outdoor Adventurer
If you are a serious hiker or mountain biker you've probably heard of the Hydropak, but you don't have to be a hardcore outdoor enthusiast to love the Hydrapak Morro. I'd like to offer up another option for using your Hydrapak - shopping. Oh come on guys before you deafen me with your groans imagine this… you are out shopping with the wife or girlfriend and she pulls the dreaded "hold my purse move".... [Read more]
Ultralight Joe’s Moose Goo: Recipes and Variations
I just stepped into a big pile of moose goo this morning, well Ultralight Joe's Moose Goo to be precise, and it wasn't as bad as it sounds. What is Ultralight Joe's Moose Goo? Let me backtrack a bit. We just got back from a family camping trip to Gooseberry Falls State Park north of Duluth MN and had some great weather for camping and hiking. And we have another short trip planned for some local camping... [Read more]
Rock Hopper Hammock Tent: Play Me Tarzan You Jane
The Camping Equipment Company (CEC) known for their King Kong sized family tents takes an incredible shrinking pill with their hammock tent offerings. The Rock Hopper Ultra Lite Camping Hammock Tent Hybrid is a two in one single person tent that can be laid out on the ground for some beach front dozing or hung between two trees so you can play Tarzan looking for your Jane anywhere you can find trees... [Read more]
