11Dec2013
Triple ‘C’ It’s a Camping Life for Me!
Camping should always be a fun and enjoyable experience and if this isn't case, then something has clearly gone wrong somewhere. Now I think that it is fair to say that not everyone warms to the idea of nature in all it's glorious dirt and meyhem, but it really is possible to put all that aside and take a hold of the bigger picture. From past experiences, I have come up with three phrases which
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The History of Camping
How it all Began Camping has been around almost as long as man. Tents have been used as shelter by native americans, armies on the move and for many other things. But it is only since late Victorian times that camping has been thought of as recreation. Thomas Hiram Holding was a British traveling tailor and often considered the founder and father of modern camping. His passion for c
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Jackets for Camping
When out and about in the countryside, going prepared is a must. Quality clothing and accessories can make your camping experience much more pleasant and comfortable and will help you to enjoy yourself even when conditions aren’t looking too good. What to Consider When Buying a Jacket to Use Camping When choosing a jacket, there are a fairly large number of factors to take into consideration-s
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What They Don’t Tell You About Camping
So you're ready for your first camping trip. You've gone through your checklist, and everything is accounted for. You've practiced setting up your tent in the back garden and you've become familiar with using the rest of your camping gear. The cooler is packed with food and drinks, and your first aid kit is stocked. Everything is accounted for, including the kids who are anxiously waiting in the b
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Using a Storm Kettle When Camping
Otherwise known as a kelly kettle or gypsy kettle the storm kettle is a flask-shaped double-skinned kettle. Because of its design the water inside is exposed to a large surface area of heat. Below I will share with you why storm kettles are ideal for camping and how they are best used. Storm Kettles are Perfect for Camping You can use this like any conventional gas-top kettle on your camping sto
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Bringing Back the Bohemian, but Better.
Camping seems to be of those things that fewer and fewer people do these days; but in an age that is simultaneously reviving everything from tartan trousers to neck-ruffles, there really isn’t a better time to get back into it, especially considering the (is it possible to write an article without mentioning this anymore?) current financial situation. This is why I am bringing back the bohemian,
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A Girl’s Guide to Surviving Your First Camping Trip
We’ve all been there. The day our partner or ‘significant other’ tells us they love camping and are whisking us away to the middle of nowhere to live under a piece of tarpaulin for a week. That’s not a good day. Especially for us girls, who rely on electricity to keep us looking like, well, girls. Girl's Guide to Surviving Your First Camping Trip Forget About Your Appearance After being
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What is Camping?
There are varieties of people all over the world, all with their own unique and exotic variations of interests. But, in my personal opinion, the world's total human population can be broadly classified into two distinct groups. Two Distinct Groups of People: Those who prefer to sit at home doing things which do not require a lot of physical exertion Those who just can't wait to waste some c
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