No list of tent camping tips would be complete without a good discussion on fire building. Ever since Prometheus brought fire to man, its properties have been cherished throughout our history. Its importance during a camping trip almost takes on a spiritual healing significance as it can boost morale and provide strength even on a rainy or cold day. With that said, the task of building a fire can be done many different ways. However, here are a few camping tips to keep in mind....

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by Paul Cameron Do you love going on camping vacations? If you’re a camping fan then you are evidently the sort of person who likes the great outdoors and finds pleasure from running away from the everyday stresses of life in the city. Because the plan is to escape from civilization for a short time, the last thing you need is the inconvenience of something going very wrong during your camping trip. That’s how come it is worth preparing a camping checklist to help you remember all the things you might need. At times it may be challenging to settle on what to add to your list. After all,...

You want to hike, but you only have a day. What do you take to make your day more enjoyable? Be sure you have a decent day pack. You may not want to lug along a huge backpack. Keep the big pack for your overnight trips. Your day pack will be just big enough to hold the essentials. Take a cellphone, but realize that all phones may not work in the back country. Also take a GPS or compass. You will want to know where you are in case of an emergency. Then you can find your way back to your trailhead, or your car. Clothing choices depend on when and where you are hiking. The appropriate gear for the...

So you dream of going on a week long backpacking experience, or you have already been on several such trips but felt that your gear was inadequate and did not fully enhance your backpacking experience. Backpacks for longer trips should be designed to distribute the weight of more gear and supplies evenly and provide much needed ergonomic support for carrying larger volumes. The Osprey Crescent 70 backpack has these features and more. The Osprey Crescent 70 backpack retails at around $349.00 and is designed with the backpacker’s comfort in mind, made possible in part by the new BioForm CM...

So, you are dying to go hiking. You want a weekend to relax, see nature and maybe relieve some strees. You’re getting ready to pack, you look in your closet, and see a beat up, over used hiking bag that belongs in a garbage can somewhere. You sigh. Your trip requires something with a little more spaz. More haul. More power! Less work! You deserve better than that! You deserve TOP OF THE LINE! The North Face Skareb 55 Backpack. Actually out of stock in many places, but if you look around you’ll find it for sure. This baby is loaded! The North Face 55 is is designed to offer optimal...

A well-prepared emergency survival list can help you survive a disaster or emergency situation that you may confront anytime. This becomes even more important for the outdoor enthusiasts who spend their days outside, away from the comforts of home. Be it camping, hunting, hiking or any other activity, these people are often exposed to more challenging obstacles. Hence, they are required to carry with them emergency survival kits that could help them to survive even in unfavorable situations. A fully equipped kit can help individuals reduce the risks that cause threat to their life. The right kit is...

Why van camping? It certainly doesn’t give you the luxury of life in an RV, but then you don’t have the discomfort of sleeping in a tent, either. It’s cheap compared to an RV, and you can go places they cannot. That’s why we spent more than 25 nights sleeping in our conversion van last year. Van Camping 101 You need a system of organization to keep your space inside the van livable. We noticed after our first long trip that we had brought many things we never used. We learned to be more efficient after that. We also learned how to keep the space open, by using plastic storage...

Camping is nice – but at times it is not as charging or as long as it might be. If you desire to have a holiday that just you or a small group of friends are able to enjoy then you have to consider trail camping. This is contrasting from the ordinary camping trip because you do not spend a couple of days in the exact same region. The idea is to pick out a trail that is mapped out for campers. One of the most frequently utilized is the Appalachian Trail – which is also the greatest in the United States. Although it can be nearly impossible to complete the entire trail you and your friends...

The checklist here includes the essentials for camping in the backcountry. I’ve also included some hot tips and links to necessary gear which can keep the load to a minimum and yet not compromise the gear’s performance. This checklist can be modified and adjusted as necessary. Backpacker’s Checklist of the Essentials: _____ Backpack _____ Water filtration system _____ Tent _____ Topographical Map _____ Sleeping Bag- down or synthetic _____ Tarp and Rope _____ Sleeping Pad- lightweight, self-inflating or closed cell _____ Headlamp/Waterproof Flashlight _____...