May
01
2010
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Tips For Choosing A Camping Spot

Planning on going camping? Great! One of the first things you need to do is choose a spot. Here are several factors you should consider when choosing a camping spot, as well as a few tips for finding a good one.

Accessibility

How are you going to get to your camping spot? Is it a “drive up camping spot” or is access via a foot trail. If access is via a foot trail, I would suggest finding a spot with a half mile or less hike for your first trip.

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Apr
07
2010
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More Camping Safety Tips: Campfires And Wildlife

Respecting nature should be a top priority anytime you relax or play in the great outdoors. Camping safety and protecting yourself from common outdoor hazards should be just as important. Each year, thousands of accidents occur in the outdoors as a result of camper and backpacker carelessness. Protect yourself with these camping safety tips.

Campfire Safety

Campfire negligence is a leading cause of forest fires and also causes many camping injuries and deaths. Only build your campfires in designated areas. Most campgrounds provide fire rings or pits for campfires or you can use a Coleman fireplace to safely contain your campfire. Keep the area surrounding your campfire free of trash and other debris that could ignite and set your tent, chairs, and other gear a safe distance from the flame.

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Dec
06
2009
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Best Advice for Your Camping Holiday

The first thing you need to do before setting off for any camping trip is to produce a check list whether your going for a couple of days or for a whole week. You will need to think about such items as tents, sleeping bags, extra blankets, firewood and cooking equipment. Talking from experience I find preparing a night in advance is idyllic so you’re not rushing on the day and forgetting to put those essential items on the list.

Just before heading off on your camping trip it will also be a good idea to research what kind of services the camp site has to offer, such as canteens or whether they allow any pets on site. I always try to leave enough time between departing the house and journeying to the camp site so I can unwind as packing a car and remembering all the necessary gear can be very stressful.

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Oct
20
2009
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Tips and Tricks for Your Happy Camping Experience

Your main priority before setting off for any camping trip is to produce a check list whether your going for a couple of days or for a whole week. You will need to think about such items as tents, sleeping bags, extra blankets, firewood and cooking equipment. Talking from experience I find preparing a night in advance is idyllic so you’re not hurrying on the day and forgetting to put those crucial items on the list.

Just before heading off on your camping holiday it will also be a good idea to find out what facilities the camp site has to offer, such as toilets or showers or whether they allow any pets on site. I always try to leave enough time between exiting the house and journeying to the camp site so I can unwind as packing a car and remembering all the necessary gear can be very hectic.

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Oct
10
2009
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Best Advice for Your Happy Camping Holiday

The foremost element before setting off for any camping trip is to produce a check list whether your going for a couple of days or for a whole week. You will need to bear in mind such items as tents, sleeping bags, extra blankets, firewood and cooking equipment. Talking from experience I always find arranging everything a night in advance is best so you’re not panicking on the day and forgetting to put those crucial items on the list.

Prior to leaving on your camping holiday it will also be a good idea to find out what facilities the camp site has to offer, such as canteens or whether they allow any pets on site. I always try to leave enough time between exiting the house and journeying to the camp site so I can unwind as packing a car and remembering all the necessary gear can be very hectic.

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Oct
01
2009
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Essential Camping Checklist – For A Thrilling Camping Experience

Planning to gift yourself and your family the surprise of a lifetime? Arrange for a well planned and fully equipped camping!

Before planning for any vacation we should have a checklist handy so that we do not miss to pack the most important and essential things whose presence or absence could actually make or mar our whole trip or vacation.

Hence before leaving for camping we should be all the more cautious about the things we carry because camping means adventure at every step, thrill at any moment and expecting the unexpected with every passing minute.

Hence the most essential part of camping deals with the list of Camping equipment:

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Sep
28
2009
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Best Advice for Your Camping Holiday

Your main priority before setting off for any camping trip is to produce a check list whether your going for a couple of days or for a whole week. You will need to think about such items as tents, sleeping bags, extra blankets, firewood and cooking equipment. Talking from experience I find preparing a night in advance is idyllic so you’re not hurrying on the day and forgetting to put those crucial items on the list.

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Sep
22
2009
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Tips on How to Make a Fire for Camping

Camping is always associated with fire. Beside for the cooking purpose, this fire will keep us warm in the night and to shoo the wild animals away. Find out the tips to make the fire for camping.

Around the Fire
From books and moving pictures we all know that Indians had the ability to maintain smokeless fires, and that trapper could blot out the sites of their fires without leaving the slightest trace behind. But we're not always able to imitate these models. We gaily follow the recipe, take some wood and light it. But there's far more to it than that.

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Sep
08
2009
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Tips on How to Make a Fire for Camping

Camping is always associated with fire. Beside for the cooking purpose, this fire will keep us warm in the night and to shoo the wild animals away. Find out the tips to make the fire for camping.

Around the Fire
From books and moving pictures we all know that Indians had the ability to maintain smokeless fires, and that trapper could blot out the sites of their fires without leaving the slightest trace behind. But we're not always able to imitate these models. We gaily follow the recipe take some wood and light it. But there's far more to it than that.

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Jul
31
2009
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Surviving Camping Equipment Overload – How to Manage on a Small Budget

A camping trip is a somewhat low cost way to take a vacation, but you will need some camping equipment to make it an enjoyable trip. Some people stay at a cabin or take their motor home, but if either of these options doesn't suit you then you will need a tent. Not only must a tent hold you and any other campers, but all of your gear and suitcases.

Proper lighting is camping equipment must haves. You will need a variety of flashlights and lanterns. Many campgrounds have fire pits at each area and bringing your own firewood will save you time when building a fire. You can even take electric lighting if the campground has power for such equipment.

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Other essential camping equipment includes all needed cooking pots, pans and eating utensils. Of course you will need to take any personal hygiene items that you'll want. Other potential element problems include bugs, sun and poison oak. Take along necessary bug spray, sunscreen and any rash cream that you may have. If purchasing a bunch of camping equipment sounds expensive, your local Army surplus store may have the items you need at reduced costs.

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