Archive for March, 2010

Mountaineering—Game of the brave

GigaPan Mountaineer I

Mountaineering is an interesting sport, but dangerous. You will need courage and perseverance, as well as equipments of good quality to climb to the top. Here are some suggestions on how to choose mountaineering equipments and what you need to notice during mountaineering.

Mountaineering was once considered very dangerous.

The best day hikes in Vermont – Part 1

Mt Rainier day hike

From experienced hikers, to anyone interested in a healthy way to enjoy the great outdoors, Vermont is the place to visit. There are many different trails, offering spectacular views, native vegetation and wildlife.

Inexperienced hikers should start out on smaller trails, working their way up to 20 mile rigorous hikes.

Ultralight Backpacking Skills – A Three Day Test

Ultralight backpacking pillow

On Lake Michigan, at the end of the Stonington Peninsula, there’s a stretch of empty beach. Part of the Hiawatha National Forest, it’s framed on either side by private property, with no easy access. To walk on the beach, however, is legal. Past the last cabin, the public land starts,

Holiday camping gift ideas for teen boys – Part 1

camp list

Hitting the Holiday Shopping Trail for Teen Guys’ Camping Needs

Teen boys love camping gifts. Just like starting a tool collection that will take a young man into adulthood, camping gifts will be gifts that last. Quality and durability are key

factors in selecting camping items for teens. A teen’s

Outdoor Somnia With Coleman Sleeping Bags

montbell-spiral-fill-sleeping-bag

Ah, yes. The first night out in the great outdoors is truly the best moment in a camping trip. Stars twinkling, birds chirping, frogs… doing their thing, truly brings us closer to nature’s beauty and diversity. Sounds of the leaves and grass as the night breeze pass by, wooing the

Caravan Awnings, A Way to Improve Your Holiday

Camel Caravan

Caravan awnings come in a liberal depth of shapes and sizes, with many kinds on hand to suit any configuration of caravan or budget. Caravan Awnings give holidaymakers the opportunity to inflate the accommodation and storage space of their caravan on demand. Caravan awnings are made of several materials, the

Selecting a Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag Cocoon

Choosing a sleeping bag for your camping trip may seem like a simple process, but you should know a few things before making your purchase. If you were to land in store aisle or online retailer full of sleeping bags, you would see many different brands and many different styles,

Don’t Leave Home Without Your Camping Knives

Camp Kitchen

People through the ages have always been fascinated by knives, and they have always been used for all kinds of outdoor activities like hunting and wood cutting. When we talk about camping knives we mean knives that are specifically made to meet the needs of a camper. A knife can

Camping Tent Advice – Which Tent Should I Buy?

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TENT ADVICE – Camping Tent & Equipment Advice

Going camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. Choosing a tent and buying camping equipment that is right for you is fun too, so make sure you know which camping tent is the best suited

How to keep the bees away from a camping site

Path way to camp site

Nobody wants to be bothered by wasps and bees flying around them when they are camping. The problem is that both bees and wasps zero in on sweet aromas, and yellow jackets in particular can smell meat from quite a distance. This means that if there is a