03Feb2013
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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Camping Trade Show Exhibits – For the Latest and Greatest Camping Gear
Those who said that it takes a lot of money to enjoy a vacation with your family probably haven’t tried going camping. People who love to go out of their house and do some outdoor activities with family and friends should consider camping. There is always a camping experience that is meant for everybody. Those who want to be alone with nature or those who want to experience the beauty and wonder
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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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Metal Water Bottle and Sleeping Bag Warmer
Here's a very quick but very useful tip for any camper to use. This tip is especially handy if you tend to get cold while sleeping at night when out camping. Metal Water Bottle and Sleeping Bag Warmer What you Need: Metal water bottle/s (Sigg bottle). Boiled water Sock/s Sleeping Bag Warmer Instructions: Before you go to bed, boil and purify your water if you are in the wild. Ca
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Camping Spontaneous and Special
Are you worried because your camping date is approaching but you haven’t yet planned or prepared for it? Don't work yourself into a frenzy getting ready for your trip. Remember; there are always Walmarts and other stores with supplies at almost every exit. Do your best to prepare what you’ll need but keep in mind, camping is supposed to be an adventure. Sometimes the most special and memorable
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Over Pack When Camping/Hiking the Himalayas, Nepal
I have one - and only one - rule for camping and hiking the Himalayas, Nepal. Over pack. Short and sweet. Stupidly easy to follow. So why does no one pay attention to me? “It’ll hurt my back.” “I won’t be able to find my stuff.” “It’s unnecessary! I’d never use half of the stuff anyway!” Camping and Hiking the Himalayas, Nepal Ignore them. Over pack. Over pack. Over pack
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