Camping Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 3rd December 2008 @ 11:44 PM

If you were lucky enough to have been taken camping as a youngster, the chances are a little of your parent's adventurous spirit may have gravitated towards you also. We can all check in to a fancy hotel, anywhere around the country and be waited on hand and foot. However it takes a little more imagination and audacity to set off on the road, make your own bed under the stars and cook you own meals on a camp fire. Camping is an excellent way to enjoy outdoor leisure and with the sheer r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Sean Burton @ Saturday, 15th November 2008 @ 5:29 PM

Solar funnel cookers are the least expensive and easiest solar cooker to construct. Solar funnel cookers are portable, making them ideal for campers, including RV owners and backpackers. Even kids can help with the construction of solar funnel cookers. It is the ideal do-it-yourself solar project, melding both cost-efficiency and environmentally friendly energy use. The first step in constructing a solar funnel cooker is to cut a half circle along the bottom of the cardboard sheet. This c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Sean Burton @ Saturday, 15th November 2008 @ 5:14 PM

Camping and backpacking are popular outdoor activities. The downside to camping and backpacking can often be attributed to weight. Outdoor enthusiasts carry heavy loads of gear with them, especially during longer journeys with many overnight stays. Cooking utensils, assorted pots and even starter wood could be packed on an outdoor adventure. However, these items can be cumbersome and add unnecessary weight. For this reason, many who choose to camp or backpack bring items with them that do not ha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 28th October 2008 @ 10:01 PM

While spending times in the great outdoors this winter it is extremely important to keep you feet warm and there are some really great socks available on the market today that maintain a level of comfort that helps keep your feet in luxury. The Bass Pro Shops Lifetime Hunting Socks are more than just tough, they are the kinds of gear that go into a successful hunt. You feet are buried in boots and the last thing that you need in the great outdoors is to have them start hurting. Good boots... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 27th October 2008 @ 5:08 AM

Most individuals would avoid camping all together if they considered all the many comforts found in homes, but are lacking in the outdoors. However, there are now so many camping accessories available today that you can escape to the great outdoors but do so with a feeling of being at home. Manufacturers have created many great accessories that can make your camping vacation more comfortable and they continue to come up with new things all the time. Coleman, for instance, supplies a varie... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 27th October 2008 @ 4:49 AM

Camping and kayaking is the perfect way to spend a weekend in the outdoors, because it is peaceful and quiet and an awesome way to get away from it all but if you have never tried it, then you need to know what to expect. Basically, your first experience will be one of the most romantic experiences of your life with paddling, camping, sleeping, and eating on the edge of the shore. There is nothing else like it in the world. There is nothing like paddling across a hidden lake that not too ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 27th October 2008 @ 4:39 AM

Any motorcycle camping trip is one of the most exciting ways to explore the country and to become one with the great outdoors. However, make no mistake in differentiating between motorcycle camping trips and a regular road trip, because there is a different type of gear that you will need. On a motorcycle camping trip, you actually pitch a tent and spend the night in the lap of nature as compared to a regular road trip where you pull over and check into an inn or motel to spend the night.... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 11:58 PM

Spending time together with your family is often one of the most important aspects of going on a family camping trip, but if you do not have the right equipment then there may be more family togetherness than anyone desires. The number of campers that can fit in a tent is usually marked clearly on the tent, but it can often become confusing, especially when a two-person tent is designed to comfortably hold two campers, but this comfort level does not include two campers plus all of the ca... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 11:00 PM

On the market today there are a variety of great two way radios that are available, which will allow you to keep up with other member of you camping party or hunting party. When you introduce yourself to a set of two ways radios in your hunting camp this season you will appreciate the great benefits that they will bring to your hunting experience. A set of two way radios, two belt clips, two headsets, a desktop charger, rechargeable batteries, AC & DC adapters, and an easy-to-read owner&#... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 10:51 PM

Whenever camper go out for a little weekend excursion one of the most important thing that they need to be sure to bring along is there tent. Some campers enjoy going to the outdoors by themselves with no family or friends just to enjoy the great outdoors. The Eureka Solitaire 2 Tent is a solid tent with an entrusted name that is a well built solo tent and has a new design. There are a lot of solo camping tents available on the market and individuals have the choice of purchasing a high d... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 10:34 PM

When ever you are spending the night in the great outdoors it is important that you have either a sleeping bag or air bed that will provide you with a comfortable nights sleep. Fortunately, there are some great sleeping bags and air beds that are available on the market today. The popularity of outdoor camping is increasing day by day as a result of which more people are now interested in hiking and camping. For this reason you have to be well equipped with the right outdoor gear and the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Sean Burton @ Friday, 24th October 2008 @ 2:26 AM

Social and environmental responsibility doesn't end at the front door. Increasing numbers of RV owners are recognizing this fact. Many have begun a movement, taking environmental care on the road in response. Outfitting an RV with a solar kit can greatly reduce the regular traveler's carbon footprint. Fortunately, solar kits make solar how-to simple and efficient for the average recreational vehicle owner. Converting an RV to solar power has numerous implications. Naturally the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 1:02 AM

If you're going camping, you're going to need light. Yes, the stars are beautiful. Yes, it's wonderful to get back to nature. And yes, your eyes do adjust to the darkness with time. But what if you want to do something silly like, I don't know, read a book? Or find something in your backpack? Or go to the bathroom? In those cases, you're going to need light; and that's OK. After all, the ability to produce light (aka fire) has set man apart from the other animals fo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 1:01 AM

Backpacking can sometimes be about the big things: big backpacks, big boots, big mountains, big rivers, big bears, etc. It can be a dramatic pastime, one that requires a big physical effort and provides a big visual payoff. But when it comes to backpacking gear, it's not always about the big things. Some people say, "don't sweat the small stuff," but there are times when the small stuff counts. When preparing for a backpacking trip, there are plenty of small items you need to m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 11:50 PM

Do you have old camping gear that you have been wondering if it needs to be cleaned up or simply just tossed in the garbage while having to go purchase more? Many avid campers have come across this dilemma many times before, but now there is an answer to this on-going problem for campers. The Wilderness Workshop is such a business that plays the very uncomfortable role of figuring out whether or not their customer's camping gear can be cleaned up to go through another season of vigo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 12:31 PM

For some people, the entire point of going camping is to "rough it." To live off the wild eating things like berries and mushrooms; to make a fire without matches or a lighter; to sleep outdoors without the comfort of a tent; some individuals consider such pursuits to be the height of fun. But such an approach to camping is not for everyone. Some people prefer to retain their creature comforts while getting back to nature, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Fortunately for ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 11:52 AM

Serious sleeping bags (i.e. those intended for outdoor camping) are rather incredible feats of human innovation. Compact, reasonably durable and wonderfully warm, sleeping bags make it possible to truly enjoy sleeping outdoors. In essence, these bags are simply blankets that can be secured around an individual's body by means of a zipper or other similar device. In practice, sleeping bags are specially designed pieces of outdoor equipment that provide an incredible amount of warmth without ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 11:52 AM

For some people, the entire point of going camping is to "rough it." To live off the wild eating things like berries and mushrooms; to make a fire without matches or a lighter; to sleep outdoors without the comfort of a tent; some individuals consider such pursuits to be the height of fun. But such an approach to camping is not for everyone. Some people prefer to retain their creature comforts while getting back to nature, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Fortunately for ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 10:54 PM

When camping, access to water is one of the most important aspects of a camp site. After all, after a long day of hiking, everyone is thirsty and no one wants to have to go very far to get a drink. But even if you are right next to a stream, you still have one hurtle you must clear in order to replenish your liquids-the water has to be made safe. Ingesting water straight from a mountain stream is a great way to end up with giardiasis, or "beaver fever." This disease is a common cause of ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Camping | By Aydan Corkern @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 7:06 PM

When you have a sleep over you can do a lot of things. You can have a pillow fight, tell ghost stories, watch movies all night, play truth or dare, and much more. If you make popcorn on the stove you need to watch it so it won't catch on fire. You can order pizza or Chinese food and listen to music. When most girls have a sleep over, they talk about boys and do their make-up and their nails. They watch romantic movies and gossip about anything. When boys have a sleep over they talk about gi... more...