So, everythings ready for your first camping trip, eh? Everything on your checklist has been prepared and youve already practiced with your camping equipment. The food, the drinks, even the first-aid kit is stocked. Youre set and raring to go! Well, congratulations on being well-prepared. Youve come a long way indeed. But you still have to know a few important things before running off into the wilderness and plunking down that tent. Here are a few things that a fi…
Selecting A Good Campsite
Let it be known that Im an avid, happy camper and I love the outdoors. With that said, Ive also met a lot of people who would love to try camping but dont know where to start. Its perfectly understandable that they wouldnt want to go out and try something new without preparing for it, so I decided to write a short article that will provide some essential information for camping beginners, and send them on their way to experiencing and enjoying the joys of camping and t…
Prepare Your Fishing And Camping Gear
Some people camp, some people fish. As for myself, Im never really sure which category do I belong to. I mean, I love going out into the woods and camping out for a few days, either alone or with my family. But I also love fishing, as my wife and kids will probably tell you. If ever push comes to shove, I would probably say that I camp out just to fish. I cannot bear the thought of having just one day fishing or camping, so I usually plan my outdoor trips to last at lea…
Intelligent Camping For All
A lot of people still think that all they need to do when planning a camping trip is find a good campsite and prepare all their gear. Dont get me wrong; this is very important. But thats not all there is to do when youre making preparations for camping. As a matter of fact, I personally think that thats only about half of it. The other half involves using a little bit of smarts and a lot of common sense. A lot of times, campers tend to find themselves in situations w…
Hiking For Skiers
You may think that youre just gliding along the smooth snow when youre skiing, and Im almost inclined to agree with you. Skimming along the snowy ridges and curves of the mountainside almost feels like youre effortlessly sailing, but this is just a misconception. Experienced skiers know that underneath the surface, your leg muscles and your upper body are getting a tough workout.
Camping Without A Fortune
Youre stressed out from work, the kids are getting rowdier and unmanageable by the day, and your wife is giving you that look. Its definitely time for a family vacation. In fact, it was time for a vacation several years ago, but you just kept putting it off because you could never afford it. Or dont you? Ive known lots of people who have wanted to take a well-deserved vacation for so long, but never got around to it because they thought it took a lot of money to make …
Plan your Camping Gear Ahead for a Safe Trip
This article is about the important need to think ahead when planning a safe camping trip into the wilderness.