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
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
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
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
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
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
We can be spoiled so easily by the comforts of home, however, when we go out into the wilderness, the one thing that most campers do not want to leave behind is an easy way to keep clean. Choosing the right camping shower is essential for an enjoyable trip. There is no need for you to have to bathe in freezing cold lake or river water. The good news is that camping showers of today … Continue reading
Traveling across the country in an RV can be fun and exciting, but don’t forget that even though you have the comforts of home, there are still plenty of camping activities that you can be doing. It can be tempting to spend all of your time inside the cozy vehicle, but when the weather is good, don’t resist the temptation to partake of the great outdoors. Many RV sites offer fantastic locations for fishing. Whether … Continue reading
I have been camping for over 35 years and am reaching that point where I like the good things in life, even while camping. Over time, I’ve found a number of resources which have become essential to my camping trips. If you love the outdoors but don’t want to rough it any more than you have to, these simple solutions might be the answer. First, are collapsible buckets, which can be purchased at most camping … Continue reading
Wintertime camping out supplies new experiences and new challenges that you will grow to love. If you are camping out during wintertime then you have to prompt yourself to take your warmest down clothes, a durable tent and plenty of healthy camping food.Snow shoeing is a fun alternative for you to get to your remote winter camping place. This supplies you with a larger foot expanse to allow for easy walking on top of the … Continue reading
