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Living the Camping Dream

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  - Lao-tzu Some might say we’re a little bit crazy, but that’s okay. We love our life of living full time in our RV - living the camping dream! It’s a dream come true, a never-ending story of our continuous journey of freedom. Some will say there is no way on earth they could give up their house and all the stuff it holds, and tha

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Camping Equipment: Should you Skimp or Splurge?

Before camping there is always one question that comes to mind: should I skimp or splurge? If you go on the cheap you will end up saving money but will you lose your sanity while camping? If you splurge or pay for quality camping equipment you will leave with less cash in your pocket but you may have invested in gear that will preform as promised and be worth every penny you've spent. So what will

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Camping Essentials: Should You Skimp or Splurge?

Planning to enjoy the best Mother Nature has to offer by going on a camping trip? Debating on whether or not you should skimp or splurge on your camping essentials? Here are tips on how you can pick the right equipment for the right price. Should You Skimp or Splurge? Everyone needs a break every once in a while. Particularly for those who live and work in the busy city, a vacation to a relaxing

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How to Use a Wire Coat Hanger While Camping

An indispensable item for any camper the wire coat hanger has a multitude of uses. Here I will share with you  a few ways how to use a wire coat hanger while camping. Uses for a Wire Coat Hanger While Camping: Hang it from a traditional tent ridge pole and put your night things on it to air them out; plus, there's more room in the tent and items are easier to find. Use a branch or even a c

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01May2014
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Top Tips for Family Tents

Your family tent will be your house and home for the duration of your camping trip. The tent you choose will probably be the most important piece of gear you buy. A good tent, taken care of properly, will last a lifetime and will let you sleep soundly at night without needing to worry about rain, wind, bugs or other creatures of the night. Select the best tent you can afford, set it up properly,

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Do it Yourself – Glamping

Oxford Dictionary defines glamping as: Pronunciation: /ˈglampɪŋ/ noun [mass noun] British informal A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping: glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature—without foregoing any of life’s luxuries Glamping - How to Do it Yourself Glamping, or

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01May2011
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UK Families will go Camping this Summer Rather than Overseas

The Daily Mail states that “holidays under canvas are booming” this year in the UK. With most Brits feeling strapped for cash in this economy there has been a significant rise of camping and caravanning within the UK. UK families will go camping this summer rather than overseas. This year 26 per cent of families cannot afford the cost of holidaying overseas and have opted to enjoy a family

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14Apr2011
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Camping is Becoming a Vacation Trend

According to the British based newspaper "The Telegraph" camping is making a comeback. It would seem that camping is becoming a vacation trend. Camping is seen by most as being difficult, "uncomfortable" and only for the adventurous or the tree treehugger type. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that camping trips were up by an  increase of 29 per cent compared to the prev

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