Friday, January 15th, 2010 at
2:35 pm
My cloth Coleman sleeping bag with pictures of flying geese on the inside worked great for warm Arizona nights in the backyard. But since the 1970s, sleeping bags have become highly specialized. There are sleeping bags made for different temperatures, bags designed specifically for women, and even a
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at
6:11 am
Rarely have I ever been cold during a camping night. I learned the hard way by sleeping in puddles in leaky tents with scout groups. Since then, I have camped comfortably in cold weather in wilderness areas and state and private campgrounds.
Unless you are camping with family and kids,
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at
7:12 pm
You will find that when it comes to the sleeping bag, you will want to consider many things, including the material that it is made out of. You will find that the older sleeping bags is made out of cotton and wool blends. You will find that it is
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at
6:03 am
Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce your packweight most by concentrating on the “big three;” backpack, shelter, and sleeping bag. Forget those 6-pound backpacks, 9-pound tents and 5-pound sleeping bags. Reduce that 20 pounds to less than 5, keep the other gear to 5 or 6
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at
9:29 am
Group or family camping is a great way to build closer relationships between individuals. If you are a beginner, the best way is to start with tent camping, as the camping gear required can be purchased at a reasonable price. Tent camping includes car camping, canoe camping and backpacking.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 at
4:16 pm
Great Tips for Car Camping Enjoyment
Camping is fun. With a little education your camping experience will be everything you dreamed it could be.
Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
1. With a little pre-planning and some organization once you get to
Sunday, June 28th, 2009 at
11:06 am
If you’re planning to head out camping in the great outdoors – but you’re not exactly a seasoned camper – you may want to take a few moments and think about the kinds of things you’ll need while spending time outside. If possible, grab a seasoned camper and take him Read the rest of this entry