Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at
5:10 am
Going camping? Staying warm in cold weather is much more difficult than cooling off in warmer weather. Finding a sleeping bag that will keep you cozy while camping involves several considerations:
TEMPERATURE RATINGS
This is the most important consideration. If you are looking for a basic sleeping bag, a three-season bag
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at
6:16 am
I have always enjoyed serving with the Boy Scouts in my neighborhood. Passing on the lessons of my life and scouting to the boys is one of my favorite things. The Boy Scouts Motto is “Be Prepared,” which is a good reminder since the scouts are always heading into the
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at
11:38 am
If you look at the cost of camping gear, you may quickly become dismayed, unless you have the money to spend. For a lot of people, spending a few hundred dollars on a tent, fifty on a sleeping bag, and about the same for a camp stove, is an extravagant
Friday, January 15th, 2010 at
9:54 pm
You may have heard a few of these lightweight backpacking tips before. Chances are, though that you haven’t read all of them. In any case, sometimes we need reminding.
– Lost and in danger? Want to be a survivor? Read some survival stories before you are in this
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at
8:44 am
Camping is a fun activity that you can do to be closer to your family. It is the best time to bond with your family and be in touch with nature. If you are planning to go on camp, there are lots of things that you must consider to ensure
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at
12:25 am
Tent, check! Flashlights with batteries, all working! Jugs, spoons, and plates, all here! Jacket, extra clothes, caps, all in the bag! Matches, utility knife, I almost forgot! Sleeping bag, ok! Hammock, why not? Camping chair, hmmm… My Coleman Camping Chair that I had for Christmas. Should I bring it with
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at
4:18 pm
Camping conjures up images of campfires, tents, sleeping bags and generally roughing it. However, now there are so many pieces of furniture available for use in camping, you can deck out your campsite to look almost as good as your home. There are lounge chairs available, ottomans, tables and lamps
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at
6:59 am
What kind of sleeping bag should you get? That depends on how you will use it. Of course, it also depends on what your budget is. So decide what you can spend, and then consider the following six questions before you go shopping.
1. What is the coldest weather
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at
2:39 am
Going camping generally means that you get into a mad rush to find all of the items that you need. To help prevent this occurrence you can gather all of the camping gear that you need into one room. Next make a checklist of the various items that you have