Author: Happy Camper

Don’t Leave Home Without This Hiking Gear

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Aside from making sure that the weather is ideal for hiking and the trail is set, hikers should always remember to pack the right hiking gear. Not only will it make their hiking trip more fun, it will also make it safer. If you’re clueless when it comes to hiking gear, here are some of the things that you shouldn’t leave home without. Start with basic gear. Always pack food and water stored in spill-proof containers. Carry additional clothing … Continue reading

RV Campsites – What To Expect

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RV camping is a rewarding and fun experience, especially if you choose your RV campsites well. A good RV campsite that provides top quality amenities can lift your RV experience from ordinary to spectacular! Some of the things to expect in a RV campsite can include: 20/30/50 amps power cable TV hot showers dumping station wifi/internet access laundry grocery store pull-through parking pets allowed handicap access outdoor kitchen grills rec center flush toilets hiking fishing … Continue reading

Custom Made Limmer Hiking Boots

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Custom made Limmer hiking boots are American made, traditional style hiking boots for outdoor adventurers. Why Are Limmer Boots Special? Peter Limmer Sr. arrived in the USA in 1925 bringing with him his traditional craftsmanship. The Limmers’ great reputation is based on just one thing – this hiking boot which is made from one single piece of leather and has only one seam. Although it is an expensive and time-consuming way to create a hiking … Continue reading

Best RV Camping Sites

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Camping was previously done with tents which make you vulnerable to different weather conditions. Tiring of that, some people opted to rent cabins in select locations instead. Out of the elements, true, but you were still away from home without the creature comforts you were used to. Today, people rent RVs to vacation in, they bring the best of two worlds together when they visit the right camping sites. If you want to give your … Continue reading

Camping Supplies

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Long time campers know that costs can quickly mount up when purchasing camping gear. Durable equipment is a must, because you want this purchase to last a long time. Food and other more expendable supplies, on the other hand, are a recurring cost because they have to be bought over and over again. If you can save on the cost of supplies, it will earn you more money for more trips. Make a list of … Continue reading

Going Camping With Kids

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Many campers who already have children think that they can no longer enjoy their favorite hobby. This is simply not true. Camping with kids can be even more enjoyable than before, especially when you introduce your love of nature to your children, and see their eyes light up with all the fun they will have. The age of your child is a big factor when deciding whether it is time for you to take them … Continue reading

Action Guide To Snow Camping

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Although it is something that most people will never try, snow camping offers an exciting experience and different activities to camping in summer. You should be aware, however, of some definite ‘must haves’ to take along on your snow camping trip. The list presented here is meant, for the most part, for those first time campers who want to try snow camping. Generally speaking, this camping equipment can be carried in one pack. You need … Continue reading

Specialist Camping Guides

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Camping guides previously tended to be written only by those with military experience, and often were too technical for the average camper. Today’s camping guides usually take a more friendly approach, and now provide for the wider range of interests of the average camper. There are several genres of camping guides available, covering most of the specialist concerns of today’s campers. One genre is the total guide. These camping guides are the next generation of … Continue reading

Winter Camping Meals

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Cold weather camping can be more uncomfortable than camping in warmer weather, but with the proper camping meals, your experience doesn’t have to be an ordeal. The best way to deal with colder weather is to take extra care to stay warm and to eat the proper diet for the climate. A cold weather camper should increase their caloric intake by about 1000 calories per day for optimum cold weather survival. Therefore, your winter camping … Continue reading

Your Camping Checklist

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There is nothing worse than getting all the way out to your campsite only to find that you have left something important behind. The best way to avoid this is to create a camping checklist. Doing this simple task will help you avoid critical errors that can ruin your entire trip. Getting organized even a few days before you take off can mean the difference between being fully prepared, and trashing the trip because you … Continue reading