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SPORTZ TRUCK AND SUV TENTS - THE NEWEST TRENDS IN CAMPING by Linda Youngblood	6/21/2008 at 15:22

The latest and greatest way to go camping these days is to simply jump in your pick-em-up-truck or SUV, drive to your destination and set up camp. But, before you leave, do not forget to pack your Sportz truck tent or your Sportz SUV tent, whichever applies to you. These tents are great! If you have a truck, you no longer have to look for hours for the perfect spot to pitch your tent when you go camping. And there is no need to dig up rocks and fill the hole with dirt to get a flat surface for your tent. Just park your truck anywhere and pitch the tent right there in the bed of your truck faster than you can gather firewood from an old logging deck! It would be easy enough to set up, but the manufacturer made it even easier with color coded poles. The tent comes with huge mesh windows that let fresh air in while keeping out the bugs. If that is not enough, these tents even come with an awning so you can have instant shade while you are eating your camp meals. Now, you can sleep comfortably and be up off the damp ground at the same time while you are camping. With a Sportz truck tent, you don not have to worry about the ground critters or bears. The small critters can not get up in the truck and the bears are not going to go through metal just for a meal. A Sportz truck ...

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SHEDDING LIGHT ON CAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS by Ken C. Morris	6/21/2008 at 15:21

While a certain percentage of avid campers prefer to see by the light of a wood fire and a simple flashlight, there are dozens of choices when it comes to lighting the way around an outdoor site. Some of these alternatives involve electricity, while others call for bringing along a kerosene lamp or propane for such items as a cook stove. Should the camper decide to stay with a simpler plan, such as a combination of wood fire and fuel-driven lamps, preparations will include stocking up on wood, liquid fuel and wicks for the lamps. As a backup plan or alternative, many campers who rely on natural fuels for light also take along battery-powered flashlights and lanterns for those wet nights and quick trips away from the campsite. But if the climate you are traveling to calls for more comfort than wood and fuel lamps can provide, it may be necessary to make arrangements for a campsite with electricity. When campers move beyond the more "primitive" level of tent camping and open fires, they often arrive at their outdoor destination in a truck-mounted camper or self-contained motor home. Connecting to electrical service at the campsite provides power for cooking, indoor lighting, recharging battery-powered items and much more. (While some campers and RVs may have electric heat, campers are often warmed by bottled LP gas.) With most campgrounds it will be necessary to take a few minutes for booking the electric campsite, as the number of RV campers has gone through an amazing growth ...

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CAMPING WITHOUT A TENT by David Harvey	6/21/2008 at 15:20

When you think of camping out for one or more nights, then most people think of snuggling up in a sleeping bag inside a camping tent. Few people think who have actually gone camping outdoors seriously imagine camping out without a tent. But those who have never tried it may daydream about it. Certainly we have Hollywood to thank for hundreds of romanticized Westerns and adventure movies where the heroes lie down next to a camp fire and pull a blanket over themselves. The reality is that one blanket wouldn’t be anywhere near enough, and with nothing underneath them as a barrier to the cold and damp from below, they’d be lucky to get any sleep at all. John Wayne only had to lie down for the cameras. But you need to get a proper eight hours of shut-eye... warm and dry. So yes, you can enjoy camping without having to carry a tent along with you... As long as you know what you’re doing. You have to take care of several things that a camping tent would have normally done for you... (1) Shelter. Mainly this is keeping off the rain from above, and in windy weather, from the side as well. (2) Insect Proofing. This can be by having a mosquito net of some kind, or else smearing yourself with insect repellent. (Better than nothing, but not particularly effective.) (3) Keep your Sleeping Bag Dry. Even if it isn’t raining overnight. Your sleeping bag can be soaked from above with dew and with moisture sucked up ...

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SETTING UP CAMP - HOW TO CREATE A SAFE AND FUNCTIONAL CAMPSITE by Steve C Boulden	6/21/2008 at 15:19

Your campsite is your fortress in the wilderness. That’s why setting up camp should be done wisely and strategically. So be sure to keep these tips in mind next time you are on a camping trip to create a safe and functional campsite for a better stay outdoors. Preliminaries In Setting Up Camp Finding a good site to set up your camp is the key into having a safe and functional campsite. While searching for a spot where you can set up camp, there are a few points you should take into consideration. First off, when setting up camp, you should look for moderately high, and level ground. Go for somewhere high and also dry when deciding on which spot you will set up your camp. Slopes are a big no-no to put your tent on because, if you do, you\’ll be slipping out of your sleeping bag through the night. Waterworks In setting up camp, you should also take into consideration your water source. See if there is a nearby water source in your preferred spot. Water is vital for camping; you\’ll require it for cooking, cleaning up, and drinking. Having a nearby water source will save you from the exhaustion of walking far away with a five-gallon water container at hand. Your Own Kitchen In The Wilderness You should also find a nice spot for cooking. You should never cook inside your tent. What you can do is find a flat area that you can clear of twigs, leaves or brushes that might catch fire. ...

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GREAT OUTDOOR MEALS FOR THE ULTIMATE CAMPING EXPERIENCE by Bradlley Mckoy	6/21/2008 at 15:18

Camping outdoors means a lot of fun, excitement, and a lot of blah tasting canned goods - well, not if you have carefully planned and packed your meals. Unless you’re camping outside your home, you won’t be anywhere close to a fast food restaurant. So if you’re planning a 3-day camping trip, you need to consider all the ingredients and cooking utensils you will need for every meal of each day. To ensure that your camping trip runs smoothly and your meals are diverse as well as good, make sure to bring the following items: charcoal, mini charcoal grill, matches, wind-proof lighter such as a Zippo lighter, an old pan and pot, and a roll of heavy duty tinfoil. It would also be wise if you assigned cooking responsibilities among the adults in the group before the actual camping trip. As for the meals, the following are some of the most practical, yet delicious camping meal ideas. Breakfast You need to include protein rich food for breakfast since you will need all the energy you can get to start your activity-filled day. You’ll want to keep things quick and simple since you will have more activities to attend to after the meal. Great camping breakfast ideas include cereal with milk, oatmeal mixed with nuts and dried fruits, scrambled eggs and bread, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and of course, a glass of milk or juice. Lunch If you’re assigned to cook lunch, make sure to prepare ahead of time. Get up and prepare the ingredients ...

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WHAT IS THE BEST CAMPING LANTERN FOR YOU? by Ian Kurz	6/21/2008 at 15:15

Have you thought about which camping lantern would be the best one lantern for your camping trip? Sure it’s nice to be out by the fire at night but when you need to rummage through your tent then the fire doesn’t help you out like a lantern will. I can remember camping with my family when I was just a young boy. We had a camping lantern that required a liquid fuel and my father would be constantly warning me to stay away from it for fear of knocking it over and spreading fire everywhere. Fortunately there is a multitude for you to choose from these days so we don’t need to have those specific fears. All the same, most lanterns on the market these days still have flame whether they use candles or propane fuel or LPG gas. With that in mind you still need to be aware that even though they may not be the spilling hazard they were years ago, they can still become very hot and still cause fires if not used correctly. I’ve seen some lanterns that are battery operated and have fluorescent type lights. This type of lantern is perfect for the true urbanite that is just trying to get away with their family for the weekend. A lantern like this is obviously far more kid friendly and you would have no worries at all using one. The only problem with this type of lantern is the battery life and the fact that battery disposal is somewhat ...

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NEVER BUILT A CAMPFIRE BEFORE? LEARN HOW NOW by Lorena B Angell	3/15/2008 at 09:14

With spring and summer just around the corner, many people will venture out and go camping. Some for the first time. Knowing how to build a basic campfire is essential for many reasons. First and foremost is your own pride. Don’t find yourself in an embarrassing situation where your fire won’t burn. Imagine the ridicule from the all-knowing teenagers who always know how to do anything better than you or the disappointment from the children who are holding their roasting sticks laden with marshmallows, just waiting for the fire that you can’t seem to get started. Fire is the end all, be all of existence. Anyone that can build a fire completely from the elements of mother nature and get it to light with a single match can conquer the world. Everyone around will look upon you with new found respect and awe. Well, they might. More than likely, they will say "It’s about time, we’re starving here." Let’s cover what this article is not about. It’s not about squirting lighter fluid all over the wood to get it to burn. It’s not about building your fire out of the prefabricated easy burn logs. This article is about learning how to properly gather and arrange the wood to ensure that the fire will burn once flame is applied. It’s not as easy as you might think. Especially in the morning when everything is moist with the morning dew. The key to a roaring campfire is dry wood. Green wood is full of moisture and if ...

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BEGINNING CAMPING TIPS by D. Sturgeon	3/15/2008 at 09:14

Safety and Situational Awareness Safety and situational awareness are one two of the most important elements of any outdoor activity. I’m sure we’ve all heard the horror stories of what can happen if they aren’t given enough consideration. Yet despite those warnings uneducated people still keep falling into the same situations. Even now, after the popular "Survival Guy’s" and "Safety Expert" documentaries have appeared on countless travel and educational channels, we still go out unprepared. Now I don’t at all claim to be any kind of expert in how to keep yourself safe... I’ve had my share of injuries... However I can share with you some clear common sense items: * Map out your camp site before you arrive, identify roads, landmarks and Ranger Stations and be aware of fire danger levels if you are in heavily forested areas. In winter time, if you are snowshoeing, be aware of avalanche areas. * Cooking and campfire: Keep your cooking and campfire away from your tent. * Children: Be certain to teach children to respect fire, sharp instruments, wildlife and to stay nearby. * Let friends and family know where you will be camping and when you expect to return. * Never sleep with portable heaters running over night in your tent. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be lethal, or at the very least, seriously uncomfortable. Plus, plastic melts! * Wildlife: Respect their habitat - you ...

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CAMPFIRE SAFETY TIPS by Jeremy Biberdorf	3/15/2008 at 09:13

Camping and campfires go hand in hand. It is difficult to imagine going camping without building a fire to roast marshmallows over and to tell ghost stories around. Without proper safety etiquette, your campfire could turn your camping trip into a disaster. Choosing a Safe Location For Your Campfire Most commercial campgrounds already have preexisting fire rings to use. Unless the fire ring is in a dangerous spot, you should build your fire there. The campground owners have likely already deemed this as a safe location to build a fire. The fire ring will help contain sparks and prevent your fire from spreading. If your campsite does not have a fire ring, you will need to create one. First find a spot that meets these criteria: - downwind at least 5 feet away from your tent and firewood - away from trees, bushes, logs, stumps and overhanging branches - away from dry grass and forest debris - away from any other flammable items If your campsite does have a fire ring already, check if it meets the above criteria too. The landscape around your campsite could have changed since the fire ring was initially built. There might now be a branch that overhangs the current fire ring. Preparing Your Campfire Area Once you have chosen where to build your campfire, you need to ensure that the area is completely clear of anything that could ignite. It is best to clear the ground right down to the soil within about 5 feet of your fire pit. Surrounding twigs and dry leaves ...

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CAMPING ESSENTIALS - FIVE ITEMS YOU REALLY NEED by Joe Macmillan	3/15/2008 at 09:12

We have all seen great lists of camping essentials, but in our opinion there are five items you absolutely should not do without. Your camping trip sometimes may end up being a total write-off for the simplest reason. That’s because we don’t get to do it very often. The average camper may get to spend 15 or 20 days per year sleeping out in the great outdoors. Judging by the many accessories in today’s RV’s, roughing it may not mean the same as it did years ago. As a couple who have had a great many nights under the stars we have compiled a short list of five items we would not leave home without. Your list may differ from ours but that’s human nature. Our five most important camping items. A large tarpaulin with plenty of rope. We camped on the west coast of British Columbia, as well as many years on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. In these two areas it rains plenty. On the east coast we simply put up with the rain. On those days we put up with it or went home. The ground would get wet. Everyone was bored while trapped inside the tent. Not until we camped in British Columbia did we learn what to do. Our first spring weekend trip took us to a beautiful BC Provincial park. The couple next door to our site had a huge tarpaulin set up and lashed to the trees. Two extension poles raised the center up high. It ...

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USED CAMPING GEAR CAN BE A WISE INVESTMENT FOR YOU by David Hiller	3/15/2008 at 09:12

You Can Save Big With Used Camping Gear Taking your family on a camping trip has become increasingly more popular over the years. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your entire family and at the same time, share the kinds of challenges with your loved ones that no ordinary resort-hotel vacation can offer. However, without the proper quality camping equipment, the camping vacation that you and your family have been looking forward to can be a disaster. Spending time in the outdoors requires equipment that you must be able to count on in almost any type of environment or unexpected weather event. Of course, our family budgets do not always allow us to get the kind of quality gear to assure the safety our families need to be comfortable and enjoy a camping trip. If that is the situation that you find yourself in, you should turn your attention to the huge savings that you can find when you are able to purchase used camping gear. Where To Find Great Used Gear Perhaps the best place to grab some terrific bargains are yard, garage and tag sales. Of course, many times, what you’ll find will be worn and damaged, and of course, should not even be considered. However, almost as often, you may find quality equipment that is in excellent condition. Since it’s being sold at tag or yard sale, it’s obvious that the family has no need for the gear, putting you in a powerful bargaining position. More often then not, ...

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NOT SO INTERESTING OPTIONS TO CAMPING CHAIRS by Jerry A. Blackburn	3/15/2008 at 09:11

Simply put, camping chairs are one item that should always be found at a campsite as they make life far more comfortable for campers of all ages. You can find camping chairs in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit everyone at the campsite. Even better, with the low prices you can also find, it is hard to find good reason not to invest in camping chairs. It surely doesn’t make sense to escape to the outdoors to relax away your day-to-day demands yet do so sitting on a hard, wood log. Justification for the latter would surely be interesting to hear. The newer fold-up styles made with nylon material are lightweight and good for either the campsite "dinner table" or sitting around the campfire. Some chairs are designed with only a single leg on a hinge and done so specifically for the active camper. This seat offers the camper quick an easy set since the seat simply folds under and can be opened with a quick flip. These chairs are not the most comfortable out of all the options, but they do offer the active camper somewhere to sit while fishing by the lake or anywhere else a convenient, lightweight chair might be needed at the campground. Camping chairs that only fold in half are far more comfortable than the more simple chairs described above, but they also take up more space. Such chairs have cushions attached or removable cushions. However, since the other option is a hard log or ...

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IDEAS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY CAMPING TRIP by Eric J. Slarkowski	3/15/2008 at 09:11

Thoughts about camping vary from person to person as camping is not everyone’s idea of a fun time. However, a family camping trip can be an unforgettable vacation if you are willing to try it. Yes, the family will be living in close quarter during the entire trip but it is far different than living closely at home. There are many sizes and styles of tents available, from single room tents to multi-room tents. Some can sleep anywhere from six to eight people while others can only comfortably sleep one or two. Multi-room style tents have dividers providing some amount of privacy, which some family members may very much appreciate. Peace and quiet is often a challenge to find when living so closely. Two smaller tents rather than one large tent may even be the best choice in tents, allowing family members to have separate sleeping quarters. Being prepared is an important part of a successful and enjoyable camping trip. Camping can be a great time, but it can also have its stressful moments especially after a long trip to the campground. During a family camping trip, it is probably okay to relax a little compared to structure maintained at home. For instance, letting the kids stay up later may work well during this special time. You can stay up later singing by the campfire or roasting marshmallows. One of the benefits of family camping trips is the fresh air you and your family will get. Take advantage of this time and plan ...

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KID SLEEPING BAG - TYPES OF SLEEPING BAGS! by Abhishek Agarwal	3/15/2008 at 09:10

When we are young we love to sleep in a sleeping bag. Do you remember the days when you used to go for an overnight stay at friend’s house and used to snuggle into your sleeping bag with your favorite cartoon character. Some sleeping bags even have bright colors design on them. When children grew up, the only thing that changes is the cartoon characters on the sleeping bag which does not fit the scene then. Nowadays, there are various types of sleeping bags for kids with several features and designs. Parents also look for sleeping bags for their kids that can provide adequate protection for their kids. Such sleeping bags are specifically designed keeping in mind the security and interest of kids. If you are looking for a sleepover for your kid, both for indoor and outdoor, then a big sleeping bag could easily solve the purpose. But when it comes to camping, then the requirements are completely different. These large sleeping bags have more area than required to warm up a small body. Therefore, companies have recognized this requirement and designed sleeping bags that provide better security and protection to children in such outdoor excursions. You would find extra insulation near the chest and foot area of the sleeping bag. These bags have fun little pockets, snag-free zippers etc. for added comfort. Most of the children do not like their bags to be difficult to repack. Therefore, these bags are designed in such a way that they can easily be repacked ...

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