Posted by Reid Mark in Gear & Equipment
on Jun 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
by Reid Mark
For all those MacGyver fans out there Switzerland is not just all about chocolate and amazing scenery. Rather there is another great invention to have risen from the land of the snow capped Alps which makes them its fan and that is the concept of Swiss army knives.
Swiss army knives are personalized totally and they are absolutely terrific. They have amazing features. The whole tool box can be fitted into a small packet looking like a large key chain and remain entirely practical.
The starting of the Victorinox factory by Karl Elsner in the year 1884 was the cause for the invention of...
Posted by Dan in Outdoor Skills & Survival
on Jun 16th, 2010 | 0 comments
To survive – to hang in there – to keep your head while all around you others are losing theirs – to stay in play – is a critical skill of leaders. Let’s face it – even the most astute, successful person will suffer setbacks, and surviving and overcoming those setbacks is the true measure of a leader.
To some, survival sounds like a skill for a loser. And, frankly, there are many who try to survive by holding back, by not taking risk, by getting as invisible as possible. Those are not the behaviors of leaders – they are not what survival means in this article...
Posted by Aaron Smith in Gear & Equipment
on Jun 15th, 2010 | 0 comments
by Aaron Smith
The utterance of the word Swiss Army reminds you of the knife. Obviously so since the Swiss Army knife is one of the most famous item after the chocolates that initiated from that place.
However, there is a wide range of other Swiss Army products that the market gives us and hence the knife is not the only product manufactured by them.
The Swiss Army pocket watch is a new product that has been introduced in the market. Though its not quite new and has already been sold in the markets but as compared to knife it iscomparatively new. Some people want it to be fashionable while for the...
Posted by Bob Baxter in Motorcamping & RVing
on Jun 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
by Bob Baxter
Many people do not seem to be traveling as much these days due to the recent decline in the job market as well as the stock market. If you are nearing retirement, or you just want to take your family away on a vacation, then used RV’s are going to come in handy. There are many places that you can purchase one and get an excellent deal. Take a look at this simple guide to help you along!
Write out a budget. The very first thing that needs to be done is you need to figure out how much you can actually spend on a used RV. If you are leasing one, then you need to figure out how much of...
Posted by Paul Cameron in Checklists & Guides
on Jun 11th, 2010 | 0 comments
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,...
Posted by Jack Colville in Gear & Equipment
on Jun 10th, 2010 | 0 comments
by Jack Colville
Are you planning on going camping soon? You can make your stay in the outdoors much more comfortable with the simple addition of one or more camping chairs. No matter what sort of camping you’re planning on doing – backpacking or car/RV camping – there is a camping chair that will fit your needs and your budget. And when you get back home, just put the chair on your deck and use it year round.
Air chairs, or hammock chairs, are another solid option for relaxing in on camping trips. These sorts of chairs can come with a stand, but that’s not really a practical...
Posted by Alexandra Vrugt in Camping
on Jun 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
by Alexandra Vrugt
Summer is the perfect time to head out on a family camping trip. But, many families are trying to figure out how to squeeze in a good camping trip without doing major damage to their budgets and bank accounts during this economy crisis. There are definitely ways that families that are concerned about saving, cost-cutting, and getting more for less can enjoy a camping trip that they will remember for a lifetime. Here’s how:
Don’t let the equipment cost you a mint. Buy for cheap all of the equipment that you need for a great camping trip. Look in places like thrift stores,...