Before I went to the camping tent sale, I did not realize how elaborate camping gear could get. You see, I had not been on a camping trip since my Boy Scout days. Back then, things were simple. I had never seen anything but a basic pop up tent. There was the simple camping tent [...]
Are you an outdoors lover? I find that less and less people I come into contact with like the great outdoors. What’s with this? A bout with Mother Nature is probably exactly what many city-goers need. It’s a wake-up call. You know, one of those experiences that make you realize that there’s more to this [...]
When was the last time you got away from it all? You know, headed out to the wild and took a breath of fresh air. We all need that escape from the urban jungle or suburbia. You simply can’t beat a friendly bout with Mother Nature. Okay, so you’re headed out on that big camping [...]
When I first started camping, I was surprised by how much outdoor camping equipment costs. Although it was possible find cheap camping gear, Sometimes it was hard to come by. Camping gear stores try to sell you everything. They try to sell you all new outdoor clothes, high-tech sleeping bags, synthetic thermal underwear – you [...]
One of the most important elements of any camping or backpacking experiences is your food preparation. A fun trip into the great outdoors can quickly turn into a nightmare without the right cooking equipment. Chewing on raw macaroni and eating cold beans is no way to end a day of vigorous hiking or a really [...]
It’s great to get away for the weekend into the countryside under canvas. There is nothing to beat breathing fresh air and eating outdoors, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Of course, having the right camping supplies and equipment makes the experience all the more enjoyable.
Though camping is not for everyone, there are many families that enjoy a weekend away in the wilderness. Some don’t go that far, but like to find an organized campground to camp for a few days or even a few weeks. Though some like to have travel campers when they go camping a lot, some [...]
People go to great lengths to get ready for camping holidays. They will research camping sites months ahead of time, buy expensive clothes that they don’t really need, watch the weather every day, and plan out an entire weekend of meals. They will haul in beer, portable inflatable mattresses, Coleman grills, and all the rest [...]
Camping is fun for the whole family. It also happens to be cheap entertainment, an unpredictable adventure, and a way to commune with nature. But sleeping in a tree or on the cold hard ground is a bit too extreme even in the spirit of “roughing it.” And renting a nearby motel defeats the whole [...]
When was the last time you went camping? Come on, Mother Nature is one of the best ways to find peace and quiet. Just you, a crackling camp fire, and the trees. Leave the hordes of people and smog behind you for a weekend. It’s time to clean out the lungs and bond with the [...]
One of the biggest hassles of camping is getting clean. Camping can be great fun, but not having a camping shower can take away from the enjoyment. Many camp grounds do provide camping shower buildings in the larger parks, however going to these types of parks is not the kind of getting back to nature [...]
My husband and I used to camp several times a year when we were first married. We lived in a duplex and it was nice to get away from the neighborhood on weekends. Camping also fit our budget because it was so much cheaper than staying at a hotel. The worse part about camping for [...]
Done any camping lately? What do you haul along these days anyway? When it comes to that bout with the wilderness, there are just so many things we can acquire to make nature seem like a home away from home. Well, at least it’s that way for me anyway. From resilient and water-proof tents, to [...]
I always thought camping hammocks were cool, but assumed that they were sort of a novelty. Portable hammocks, or so I figured, would just like folding camp chairs – something to make you a little bit more comfortable while you are hanging around your campsite, but far from a necessity. I am a pretty serious [...]
There are many great camping grills on the market, and before you choose, you should think about a few things. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on something that you will only use once a year when you are going camping, but at the same time, you don’t want to buy something [...]
Though camping is not for everyone, some will do it if they know they don’t have to sleep outside in a tent on the ground. This means that they should have some sort of camping trailers to go with them when they decide to brave the great outdoors. This is a great way for families [...]
A good camping stove can make or break a camping trip. If all goes well you can have home cooked meals while deep in the woods, and if it doesn’t you’ll end up with charred food or raw, mushy meals. With so many camping stoves to choose from, how do you decide which to buy? [...]
The joys of camping are numerous. Being thrust into nature in the great outdoors provides many natural pleasures. Remembering my days as a girl scout, I remember the old fashioned tents with poles and spikes that took hours to put up as well as all of the heavy equipment we had to lug with us [...]
Last year we loaded up the kids and joined a bunch of friends for a long weekend camping trip out at Rushing River. Rushing River is a fantastic camping spot. The campsites are spacious (most have electrical), the washrooms are clean, the beaches are sandy and close to the campsites and Rushing River boasts a [...]
Camping air beds are a dream come true for many of us who go on regular outdoor trips. I love going on hikes and I really love sleeping outside at our campground. My back, however, isn’t really crazy about the whole thing. I actually thought that my camping adventures were a thing of the past [...]