Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Advantages of a Three Man Backpacking Tent

The capacity of people it can accommodate and the quality of the design determine the price range of a tent. You can opt for 6 man tents or a single person tent dependant on your needs. It is preferable to invest in a tent that is easily collapsible so that you can effortlessly roll it and fit it inside a backpack. Another thing to keep in mind when buying a tent is that it should have enough room to suit your …

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Camp Stool – Small Things Come in Big Use

Ever had the feeling of being tired of packing chairs for camping? What makes it tiring is the fact that these chairs are big in a way that it takes out an amount of energy just squeezing them in your car or SUVs. Plus the fact that you will eventually take them out of your automobile and set it up for camp. That’s inconvenience at its worst. If you are a family guy who wants to spend time with your …

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What to Bring for Camping in Conversion Vans

When you are planning to go camping with your family in a conversion van, you must create a list to bring with you for that long trip to your camping site (national parks are great places to go!), and your even longer stay for adventures and sightseeing. You can never leave for that camping trip without planning on the all the necessary preparations for food. You’ll need to start a camping checklist.  Bring with you a (1) small propane or …

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Travel Coffee Mug – Picking The Perfect One

Purchasing a travel coffee mug doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience. Getting a handle on just a few facts will vastly increase your chances of picking the perfect mug on the first try. Let’s get this item crossed off your camping checklist! What is most important to you — temperature retention, stylish design, durability, getting to work without spilling coffee, or tea, on you clothes? Or something else entirely? Only you know the answer; whatever it is, use that …

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Six Essential Hiking Items You Should Never Leave Home Without

If you’re into the outdoors, taking the right equipment with you when you set out on that mountain or forest trail could mean the difference between survival and disaster. While modern gadgetry like cell phones and GPS devices are becoming increasingly available in the most remote locations, you cannot always rely on them to work.  What sorts of things should go on your camping checklist? Here, then, are seven key items you should always bring with you: 1) A map. …

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How To Choose The Best Camping Knife

If you are an outdoors man (or woman!) that enjoys camping and hunting then you know that the knife you carry in the field is very important as it can mean your survival. In this article we will look at some points on how to choose the best hunting knife for you. Hunting knives come in many makes and styles as well as many types of steels from carbon steel like 1095 carbon to stainless steels such as 440C,S30V,154CM and …

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Tips On Selecting An Appropriate Caravan Porch Awning

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Caravan porch awnings are useful for a variety of reasons, the most noteworthy of which is the increased protection from adverse weather conditions that they offer. A proper caravan awning can also help to create space in a campground setting, establishing an alternative outside room for campers to make use of. However, as is the case with most camping products, it is important to ensure that the featured quality of the awning is of the highest standard available. Lower-end awnings …

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Camp Well With a Dome Tent

A dome tent provides plenty of space for camping. When you are camping in an area that doesn’t have room for your folding camper, or need to walk in to your favorite streamside site, the dome tent is a great option. Its design is highly desirable for many reasons. A rounded top makes it more difficult to blow over, which is helpful when storms and high winds come unexpectedly.  This shape helps water roll off more easily when it rains, …

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How to Choose a Trailer Tent

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If you are a lover of the great outdoors, you can’t do without a good trailer tent. For those of you who like fishing trips and camping out, a trailer tent is a good investment. Bigger than the regular tents, this kind of tent can provide additional space. They are expandable because of their awnings. However, trailer tents are smaller than a full size camper, but are functional and are easy to transport and set up. Many families step up …

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RV Refrigerators – Fulltimer Essential

Living fulltime on the road in a recreational vehicle is cherished dream of many people.  These people aiming to live a life of perpetual travel are willing to give up the benefits of a large house on land in exchange for the freedom to travel wherever and whenever they like.  Thankfully, many of the luxuries of a traditional home are available in RV’s.  This article will briefly discuss RV refrigerators. Fulltime Rving? You’ll Need a Great RV Refrigerator! Most RVs …

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