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Choosing the Right Camping Supplies

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:11:05 +0000

Choosing the right camping here is going to pay one of the major deciding factors of your trip either paying an excellent experience or a total nightmare. Even though disasters make for good stories later on, it's for the most part a good idea to invest some time and effort into getting the prop...

Camping out with Reiki - Developing your Personal Reiki Practice

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:01:22 +0000

Let's go camping.

(If you have never been camping before then we recommend you suspend your disbelief and we'll attempt to conjure up a likely image for you.)

It's a gorgeous day, you've been wandering through the bush for a couple of hours looking for the perfect camping spot (ye...

Why Is The Humble Australian Camping Swag So Popular All Of A Sudden

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:09:07 +0000

The Australian swag has been around for a long time but not in it's current form.

Swags, or swag bedrolls as they are also known, are becoming the must have camp bed for camping, fishing, outback adventure, motorbike clubs, school camps and staying overnight at friends.

Traditionally...

Camping With Kids - How Smart Parent Do It

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:05:33 +0000

Camping is one activity the whole family can truly enjoy. That is, when it is prepared for properly. Otherwise, parents will have to listen to the perennial "are we there yets," and "can we go home nows."

When camping with kids, certain considerations must be made. This is to ensure a s...

A Safe Camping Adventure Starts With the Right Camping Gear

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:08:36 +0000

No matter what the season, camping can be a wondrous experience and a welcome relief from the cramped confines of city life. With the proper preparation and camping gear, hikes and overnight stays in the outdoors can rejuvenate the mind and body. Unfortunately, poor planning can result in acciden...

Camping Food Easy & Warm Camping Meals.

admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:08:20 +0000

Dehydrated/freeze-dried camping food is great for hiking, backpacking, or camping meals because you don't have to keep it cold to avoid spoiling.

While coolers/refrigerators can work well in some situations, ice or electricity isn't always available making dehydrated/freeze dried food ver...

Have You Considered A Camping Tent For Your Truck

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:10:31 +0000

Truck tents are becoming more and more popular everywhere from West Coast to the East Coast and all the cities in between. Most stores are selling out of truck tents. Truck tents are a great way to incorporate the extra space from the back of the truck as your own personal camping area. For the p...

Camping Meals That You Can Cook Around The Campfire

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:01:28 +0000

Citrus Trout

3-4 lb lake trout
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
salt & pepper
butter & oil

How to Prepare:
Gut fish and remove head. Thinly slice the lemon, orange and lime. Lightly rub the cavity of the fish with salt. Place fruit slices in cavity with a couple ...

Don’t Even Think Of Camping In The Winter Before Reading This

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:06:17 +0000

Winter camping is an interesting alternative to ordinary camping. When planning a winter camping trip, it is important to remember that speed reduces considerably in winter. This, with the fact that there are fewer daylight hours, makes your mileage less than half the original mileage.

You ...

Great Tips for Car Camping Enjoyment

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:03:08 +0000

Camping is one of my favorite activities and my favorite type of camping is car camping. However, there are many other types of camping such as base camping, canoe camping, RV camping, tent trailer camping and back yard camping. Regardless of how you spend your time out of doors or how much time ...

Camping with Dogs - Campground Etiquette

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:05:16 +0000

Camping Etiquette for Dogs

1) Always keep your dog on a leash:

This sounds so trite and as a dog owner you have heard it time and time again. But, it is one of the most common problems. There are a number of issues associated with letting your dog off-leash in a campground. Fir...

Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:06:05 +0000

REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF!
Campground reservation info.
Directions to the actual campground.

Packing - Put food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)
Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
Cardboard boxes if needed
Ic...

Camping on a Motorcycle

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:07:33 +0000

Camping on a motorcycle can present a real challenge, because you can't carry much weight or volume, and there are few places to store your equipment on a motor bike.

Most motor cycle riders use bags or panniers at the back of their machines to hold the camping gear. These have to b...

How to Pick Warm Comfortable Sleeping Bags For Camping.

admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:02:06 +0000

Should sleeping bags be made of down or synthetic? What sleeping bag is best for camping, hiking or backpacking? A guide to make your decision easier.

First off it should at least be rated for the lowest possible temperature you'll encounter. You may want to even go a little lower just to ...

Outdoor Marriage Proposals - The Camping Trip

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:09:09 +0000

Everyone has thought about how they are going to propose at some point during their life. Usually the romantic dinner reservations at some fancy restaurant comes to mind. Well, that can be romantic but that does not mean it was very creative. Not very creative at all actually. A marriage proposal...