Archive for April, 2010

Ultralight Backpacking Tips for Lightweight Campers

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… could mean the difference between a good enjoyable trip, and one that you remember for all the wrong reasons. So learning a few ultralight backpacking tips to help you pack light can be very useful.

The first thing of course is to …

Mountain Climbing: So You Want to Be a Mountaineer

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… ever ignore it. It could mean your life and don’t ever allow yourself to doubt it. I

If you’re going to be a mountaineer, you’ve got to be serious. A few months preparation is not being serious—unless, of course, you’re already …

Fun lakefront family vacations

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… of America. Cabin rentals are available at all of these lakefront sites, but a great way to save some money is to pack up the family tent! Looking for a cheap family vacation? Your tent is the answer. Sleeping in the great outdoors with all of …

General Camping Equipment Selection Tips

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… use, and effective in terms of tough climatic conditions, as well as made of durable materials. Some of the most important camping equipments and, tips for their selection are given here:

Backpacks: The backpack is one of the …

How Do I Shelter When Mountaineering or Climbing?

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While climbing to the summit of a mountain, the weather conditions can become very difficult, posing as much of a challenge to the climber as the rocky and icy surfaces themselves. For the bigger mountain ascents, climbers may have to sleep on …

How To Choose A Sleeping Bag

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… carrying in a pack, and for kids there are a multitude of cool character designs to choose from.

How Do I Choose a Sleeping Bag?

If you plan to do some camping, then you need to buy a sleeping bag. Perhaps you don’t want one …

Selecting A Good Campsite

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… to do so. Websites like Park Net and Reserve USA offer a vast database of information about ideal and available camping spots.

Now that you’ve found your perfect campground, there’s more to learn. First, always stop by the campground …

Winter Camping Ideas

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… do you see the great outdoors in a totally different light, it also offers different challenges from summer camping.

Winter Camping Supplies

It is important to have the correct supplies for winter camping, as this is can, at times, …

Tent Camping Tips On Avoiding The Irks Of Tent Camping

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… a well cooked meal. Few people enjoy the effort it takes to make one. If you are in this group, these tent camping tips may help:

a. Make simple meals: These meals should be ones that are easy to put together, have few ingredients, and …

The best day hikes in Washington

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… in Washington ranked in no particular order.

Sourdough Gap on the Pacific Coast Trail in Enumclaw, Washington is a favorite day hike on the lists of almost everyone that has ever accepted it’s challenge. This is the nature lovers trail, it …

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