Good weather means road-trips, camping and eating around the campfire. Unfortunately, campers know that sandwiches get old. So do hot dogs, chips and pretty much everything that comes out of a bag; not to mention all sense of nutrition going down the drain. With a little bit of planning beforehand, however, it is easy to eat well, deliciously and nutritionally. Here are 5 tips for eating well while camping. 1. Prepare – While the thought of preparing food for a camping trip might sound a little daunting it is really easy. For about a week before the camping trip you can make extra’s to freeze and...

If you’re a U.S. consumer with too much stuff, you have a few options. You’ve probably already tried to downsize – Goodwill, thrift store, and antique shop your way out of clutter. This is a great practice for any homeowner, but rarely yields the type of results a household really needs. You can try to organize your way into a home in which every nook and cranny has a place for stuff, but this really equates to buying more things that happen to serve as a place for other things. It’s a temporary solution to a very persistent problem. Probably the best and quickest approach is to find some cheap...

When backpacking, it is crucial to bring a proper tent as this is your protection from weather and bugs. There are several different characteristics of tents that you should keep in mind while choosing a tent. Depending on the length of your trek, the weather conditions and the terrain, different tents will be ideal. You will want to choose the lightest tent possible for the conditions and comfort that you require. For warmer weather, this is much easier as lighter-weight fabrics and poles are sufficient. In cold weather, especially when there is heavy snow or wind, you may need to sacrifice some...

While there are as many reasons to camp as there are campers, there are some common themes that show up often in discussion. One is to gafiate, or Get Away From It All. Camping provides an opportunity to leave behind the stresses of the day-to-day life and recover for another bout in the ongoing fight for survival. Everyone needs a way to escape to recharge the batteries, and for many camping is it. Another reason to camp is to promote togetherness on family vacations, forcing everyone to work together. I have vivid memories of a camping trip twenty odd years ago with a new tent for which we...

The most important rule when packing a backpack is never taking an item that “you may need”. You will hate it if you have to carry something you are not going to use. Every little bit of weight counts. When you pack a backpack, it is not like packing a car with every possible thing you may need. I spent two and a half years walking across the United States to show what you can do on faith in God. I was on the walk for about a year when my brother wanted to join me while I was in the Mississippi Delta. His bus arrived in Greenwood, Mississippi. I went to pick him up at the bus station and...

Buying the right hiking boots means not spending more than you have to and not buying more boot than you need. Before you head to your favorite outdoor sporting goods store, give some thought to the type of hiking you plan to do in the boots. Buying a boot that fits every foreseeable adventure may sound like good planning, but that waterproof boot will leave you with sweating blistered feet after a long mid-summer hike through dry terrain. Consider when, where, and how far you will be hiking. Will you carry a 25 pound pack for several miles over a weekend or 40 pounds over a six-day off-trail trek...

Are you looking for something to do this summer, spring, or even fall? Whether you are looking to do so something independently, with your family, or with your friends, have you ever though about going camping? If you have yet to examine camping, you may want to think about it, as camping is often referred to as a fun and exciting pastime. Although it is nice to hear that camping is a fun way to spend some free time that you may have, you may be wondering if you should really go camping. In all honesty, you will find that it depends. While individuals from all walks of life enjoy camping, camping...

Tents are categorized in three main ways: season, capacity, and use. Finding the right tent involves selecting the right features from each category. SEASON The category “season” is used to describe the time of year the tent will be useful. Rather than using summer, fall, etc., tents are described as two, three, or four season tents. A two-season tent is one with excellent ventilation that will be useful in warmer months by keeping you protected from the elements, but by also allowing adequate air-flow to keep you as cool as possible. A three-season tent is a tent that has less...

For camping equipments to last long, they should be handled well. Camping stoves are no different. By taking care of your stove, you are guaranteed to enjoy campfires and cookouts for a long time. By following these maintenance tips, your camping stove is guaranteed to last. Get yourself acquainted with the camping stove. Before using your stove, be sure that you have read the user’s manual from start to finish. People usually ignore manuals and prefer to assemble equipments by themselves. But oftentimes not reading user’s manuals could result to improper usage and incorrect assembly of...

Many think of the desert when they imagine Arizona but the state actually has a very diverse variety of ecosystems and wildlife. From canyons to mountain tops the Grand Canyon State has no shortage of places to go camping. Whether you are a tent camper or an RV camper and into hiking, fishing, hunting or just getting away from it all this state has you covered. In fact, there are so many quality places to camp here that trying to nail down which is best is dependent on what you want to get out of the experience. Fortunately if you live in or are planning a trip to Arizona there are definite places that...